VP, M&A Transactions
Novartis
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (East Hanover, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full strategic and execution agenda for major acquisitions and divestments, from deal shaping through signing and closing.
- Advise and influence senior leadership on transaction strategy, valuation, risk, and capital deployment, partnering with finance, legal, tax, diligence, research and development, and commercial leaders.
- Direct complex cross-functional workstreams in competitive environments, ensuring clear decision-making and high-quality materials for executive committees and the Board.
- Oversee corporate diligence, governance, and approval processes; support post-signing diligence, integration readiness, and strategic knowledge transfer.
- Develop internal transaction capability through leadership of a small team, mentoring junior deal leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and market participants.
Required Experience / Qualifications
- 10+ years leading complex, end-to-end M&A transactions across multiple structures, sectors, and geographies.
- Deep experience in corporate strategy, valuation, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and value creation assessment.
- Strong judgment in evaluating and managing strategic, financial, operational, legal, and regulatory risk in high-stakes transactions.
- Credibility and presence to lead large, senior cross-functional teams with executive stakeholders and boards.
- Academic background in life sciences preferred; advanced degree viewed favorably.
Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive; eligibility for annual equity awards depending on level.
- US-based eligible employees: health, life and disability; 401(k) with company contribution and match; and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves).
Application Instructions
- For Europe-based applicants: apply to REQ-10072527.
- Lead the full strategic and execution agenda for major acquisitions and divestments, from deal shaping through signing and closing.
- Advise and influence senior leadership on transaction strategy, valuation, risk, and capital deployment, partnering with finance, legal, tax, diligence, research and development, and commercial leaders.
- Direct complex cross-functional workstreams in competitive environments, ensuring clear decision-making and high-quality materials for executive committees and the Board.
- Oversee corporate diligence, governance, and approval processes; support post-signing diligence, integration readiness, and strategic knowledge transfer.
- Develop internal transaction capability through leadership of a small team, mentoring junior deal leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and market participants.
Required Experience / Qualifications
- 10+ years leading complex, end-to-end M&A transactions across multiple structures, sectors, and geographies.
- Deep experience in corporate strategy, valuation, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and value creation assessment.
- Strong judgment in evaluating and managing strategic, financial, operational, legal, and regulatory risk in high-stakes transactions.
- Credibility and presence to lead large, senior cross-functional teams with executive stakeholders and boards.
- Academic background in life sciences preferred; advanced degree viewed favorably.
Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive; eligibility for annual equity awards depending on level.
- US-based eligible employees: health, life and disability; 401(k) with company contribution and match; and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves).
Application Instructions
- For Europe-based applicants: apply to REQ-10072527.