Executive Director M&A Transactions / Executive Director M&A Transactions

Job ID

REQ-10078730

May 27, 2026

Switzerland

Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Location: This role can be based in Cambridge, MA, East Hannover, New Jersey, or Basel, Switzerland. Please ensure you apply for the position in the correct location for you.

Shape the future of Novartis through transformative deal-making. As Executive Director of M&A Transactions, you will play a critical role at the center of our growth strategy—leading high-value acquisitions and divestments that unlock innovation and drive long-term impact. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you will navigate complex, high-stakes decisions, influence capital allocation, and deliver transactions that strengthen our global portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the enterprise level and directly contribute to reimagining medicine for patients worldwide.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex mergers and acquisitions transactions from strategy through closing.
• Define deal strategies, governance plans, timelines, and engagement approaches with target companies.
• Drive collaboration across legal, finance, tax, diligence, and commercial teams globally.
• Oversee due diligence processes, ensuring rigorous evaluation of risks, value, and strategic fit.
• Lead negotiation of transaction terms, balancing commercial value with long-term strategic priorities.
• Prepare and present decision frameworks to executive leadership.
• Ensure smooth transition from deal approval to integration, safeguarding value realization and strategic intent.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end mergers and acquisitions transactions across multiple deal types and regions.
• Strong financial expertise, including valuation, financial modeling, and scenario planning.
• Proven ability to align transactions with corporate strategy and long-term growth objectives.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, competition law, and transaction governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence complex, cross-functional teams at senior levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience engaging executive stakeholders.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced degree in business, finance, or life sciences.
• Medical or scientific background and experience is preferred.

Benefits

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It requires a community of smart, passionate people like you—collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Together, we can achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

Strategy & Growth

Business Unit

Finance

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG

Functional Area

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No