Résumé
Corporate M&A is a unique and holistic development experience in a very dynamic environment
The Senior Manager M&A will be responsible for helping the M&A Transactions team achieve key targets including outside-in evaluation, diligence, execution and signing of M&A transactions. The Senior Manager M&A will support M&A Project Leads, Deputy Head and Head of M&A Transactions on presentations, briefings and memos for senior management, the Executive Committee of Novartis, and the Board of Directors on M&A opportunities as well as ad-hoc BoD requests. In doing so, the Senior Manager M&A will act as a center of expertise for project management, ensuring high quality outputs in a timely manner.
About the Role
Participate and support in the execution of Novartis’ M&A strategies and plans. This means:
- Take the lead in preparation of project materials (kick-offs, M&A briefings, ECN presentations) under the guidance of Project Leads
- Responsible for ensuring that final presentations meet the highest quality standards in M&A, ensuring consistency in formatting, accuracy of content, and clarity of communications and messaging
- Support Project Leads, when requested, on end-to-end project management, remaining closely coordinated with M&A Finance
- Collaborate with Corporate Functions (Legal, Antitrust, P&O etc.) on M&A projects and provide support to broader Corporate diligence activities
- Research public information, conduct industry research and competitive landscaping to facilitate M&A screening / assessments
- Keep abreast of M&A transactions in the industry, maintaining precedents and premia analysis for the team
- Participate in banker pitches, when requested, and maintain a log of ideas presented and feedback
- Contribute towards improving M&A processes and systems
What you'll bring to the role:
- University Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any field with financial content)
- Proficiency in English required
- Relevant professional M&A experience from investment banking/M&A advisory/consulting, corporate M&A or transaction services
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with critical thinking abilities
- Deep knowledge of valuation methodologies and financial analysis of public companies
- Ability to conduct research and summarize key findings clearly.
- Good understanding of key subjects such as accounting, tax, treasury, as it relates to M&A
- Displays highest professionalism in an executive setting
- Agility to work under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment
- Resilience to achieve results in a structured and upright manner
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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