Department: International Finance
Reports to: Director, International Corporate Development
Location: Utrecht (next to the Central Railway Station) with occasional travel to other locations

About Us

Medline is a leading provider of medical‑surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network, and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois (United States), the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories. Outside the U.S., Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Purpose

In this role, you will support strategy development for Medline International. You will own projects that drive Medline’s expansion into new channels and geographies.

This position plays a pivotal role in supporting both organic and inorganic growth for Medline International - developing strategic insights, ensuring analytical rigor and establishing best‑in‑class processes for investment decisions.

You will also support M&A activities by conducting focused assessments that strengthen business cases and help build a robust pipeline of opportunities.

The role offers significant exposure to Medline International and EMEA leadership, along with the opportunity to drive Medline’s growth into new markets and channels.

How Can You Help Us?

• Lead new‑market opportunity assessments for Medline International: Take a strategic view on new opportunities for Medline International through market attractiveness analysis and assessment on Medline’s Right to Win, leveraging Medline’s strategy and strengths.
  Conduct market and channel intelligence, build robust models to ascertain opportunity and market size (TAM/SAM/SOM).
  Identify market trends, customer behaviors, unmet needs, and growth opportunities.

• Drive channel and market segmentation: develop deep understanding of country‑specific dynamics while identifying regional patterns and opportunities.

• Lead data collection, consolidation, and analysis. Execute market analysis through primary research and data gathering. Partner with market and product leaders to build credible databases and robust analyses.

• Support International Strategy Development by turning coherent and persuasive storylines into robust analyses and presentations for senior leadership.

• Drive channel and market segmentation: develop deep understanding of country‑specific dynamics while identifying regional patterns and opportunities.

• Become a true partner to International and EMEA leadership. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, fostering collaboration and accountability across locations.

• Effectively manage strategic ad‑hoc requests from International and EMEA leadership.

Are You a Match?

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; advanced finance degree or MBA preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in top‑tier strategy consulting, investment banking or a similar analytical environment.

• Strong understanding of strategic frameworks, financial metrics, operational KPIs and analytical toolkits.

• High proficiency in advanced modeling, business‑case development, market assessment, M&A, integration, investments, and organizational growth.

• Proven experience supporting or driving strategic decision‑making, goal‑setting processes, business‑improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration within international teams.

• Strong communication skills (English required; additional European languages are a plus).

• Willingness to travel for business, primarily within Europe.

What We Offer

• One‑year contract, with the expectation of a permanent contract upon successful completion.

• Market‑based salary and bonus plan.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness allowance.

• 26 vacation days + the option to purchase 5 additional days.

• Hybrid working policy.

• International working environment.
  

Ready for a New Challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels connected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and engagement.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, recognizing that diversity of thought enables us to achieve our mission: improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Contact

Please apply below with your CV or LinkedIn profile before March 23rd. We look forward hearing from you!