VP, M&A Transactions

About this role

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 closely with finance, legal, tax, diligence, research, 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, while supporting post-signing diligence, integration readiness, and strategic knowledge transfer.
• Develop internal transaction capability through leadership of a small team of direct reports, mentoring junior deal leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and market participants.
• Required Experience

Requirements

• A proven track record of leading complex, end-to-end M&A transactions across multiple structures, sectors, and geographies.
• Deep experience in corporate strategy, valuation, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and value creation assessment.
• Strong judgement 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 and operate effectively with executive stakeholders and boards.
• An academic background in life sciences is preferred, with an advanced degree viewed favourably.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
• Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.