Job title: Senior Director Due Diligence and Operations 100% (m/f/d)
Company: Acino
Job description: The Senior Director Due Diligence and Operations will play a critical role in managing and overseeing all due diligence and operational aspects related to mergers, acquisitions, and licensing deals within Arcera’s global businesses. This strategic position is responsible for ensuring comprehensive evaluation of potential deals, streamlining operational processes, and facilitating successful integrations. The role demands a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strategic insight, and exceptional leadership skills to drive the company’s growth through effective M&A and licensing activities.1. Due Diligence and Transaction Management:
- Oversee and manage all due diligence activities for M&A and licensing deals, including financial, operational, clinical, and regulatory assessments.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret information to evaluate potential risks and opportunities.
- Develop due diligence frameworks and methodologies to ensure thorough and consistent evaluations across all transactions.
2. Operational Excellence:
- Streamline operational processes related to M&A and licensing deals to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage the integration of acquired assets or companies, coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth transitions and successful post-merger integration.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of integration efforts, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strategic and Regulatory Insight for cross-regional M&A and licensing transactions.
- Collaborate with senior executives to align M&A and licensing strategies with the company’s long-term goals and market opportunities.
- Stay current with industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes to inform due diligence and transaction strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards throughout the transaction lifecycle.
3. Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify potential risks associated with M&A and licensing deals and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements throughout the due diligence and transaction processes.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and the board of directors on due diligence findings, transaction status, and integration progress
Key Skills
- M&A and licensing due diligence & transaction experience: experience on M&A and licensing transactions.
- Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex due diligence and transaction processes, with a focus on aligning activities with corporate strategy and goals.
- Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret data, identify risks, and provide actionable insights.
- Financial Modelling: ability to develop and understand financial models to assess M&A opportunities.
- Operational Acumen: Proven track record of optimizing operational processes and managing successful integrations.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including R&D, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with M&A and licensing deals, ensuring thorough due diligence and compliance.
- Regulatory Awareness: In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements relevant to the pharmaceutical sector.
- Change Management: Capacity to lead and manage change initiatives, adapting to evolving business needs and industry trends.
- Ethical Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of due diligence and transaction management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, M.S., or PhD) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, or licensing within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Proven experience in leading and managing complex transactions and operational processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
- Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are advantageous.
Expected salary:
Location: Abu Dhabi – Schweiz
Job date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:37:46 GMT
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