Senior Project Manager M&A (all genders) part-/full-time
About this opportunity
Your role:
As Senior Project Manager (all genders) you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing M&A projects (acquisition and sale processes, joint ventures and strategic investments).
You will use your expertise to support the divisions and companies of our Group at all stages of the M&A process. You will manage interdisciplinary project groups comprising experts from both the divisions and central functions and external consultants. You will develop project plans, organize project meetings and will report on the progress of these projects on a regular basis. Your tasks will include analyzing and evaluating companies and transactions according to quantitative and qualitative criteria. You will work closely with the Business Development units within the divisions. You will support Controlling in producing company valuation models (DCF models) and will back the results with other valuation approaches. You will also organize and manage due diligence processes and will summarize the results. You will conduct negotiations and will work closely with both the legal department and external legal advisors to create the relevant legal documentation, taking into account the input from all the relevant specialist departments. Last but not least, you will prepare decision papers, present these to top management and coordinate key activities following the successful completion of transactions.
Who you are:
Degree in business administration with specialization in finance or a university degree in another subject with an additional business qualification (e.g. MBA)
At least five years of professional experience working in M&A at a company, at a Private Equity firm, in investment banking or in relevant fields within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemical industries
Experience in project management and ideally in an international environment
Highly structured working style and analytical mindset
Team-oriented and strong communication skills
Ability to motivate teams
Strong organizational skills and ability to cope with pressure
Reliability and flexibility
Willingness to travel on business
Ability to conduct negotiations in English
Role level: Expert 4
Department: EF-MA-Y Mergers & Acquisitions Team 2
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How this role compares
Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 35 comparable Manager BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 15 biopharma companies.
Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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