Executive Director M&A Transactions

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

4d • $284,000 - $426,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the future of Novartis through transformative deal-making. As Executive Director, M&A Transactions, you will play a critical role at the centre 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 enterprise level and directly contribute to reimagining medicine for patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end mergers and acquisitions transactions across multiple deal types and regions
• Strong financial expertise, including valuation, financial modelling, 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• health
• life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive