Jarrod Panza
About Jarrod Panza
JD Head of Corporate Development
Jarrod Panza is the JD Head of Corporate Development. This position involves leading key initiatives in corporate strategy and development. His role commonly includes the oversight of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, and corporate legal matters. With nearly two decades of experience in the life sciences industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to the role.
Executive Vice President - Corporate Development and General Counsel at Acumen, Inc.
Jarrod Panza served as the Executive Vice President - Corporate Development and General Counsel at Acumen, Inc. During his tenure, he managed corporate development and legal strategies. The role emphasized leading significant M&A transactions, handling complex legal issues, and steering corporate governance practices to support the company's strategic goals.
Head of Corporate Legal at NuVasive
Jarrod Panza held the position of Head of Corporate Legal at NuVasive, a medical device company. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the company's corporate legal functions. His work encompassed guiding legal strategies, compliance, and governance within the organization, ensuring all operations adhered to regulatory standards.
Senior Corporate Counsel of M&A, Governance, and Securities at Life Technologies
Jarrod Panza worked as Senior Corporate Counsel of M&A, Governance, and Securities at Life Technologies, which is now part of Thermo Fisher. His duties included managing mergers and acquisitions, overseeing corporate governance structures, and handling securities-related legal matters. His contributions were integral to the company's strategic growth and compliance framework.
M&A Transactions Experience
Throughout his nearly 20-year career in the life sciences industry, Jarrod Panza has been involved in $25 billion worth of M&A transactions. This extensive experience underscores his expertise in navigating complex deals, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing corporate value through strategic mergers and acquisitions.