VP, M&A Transactions

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Band Level 8 Job Description Summary: Location: this role can be based in Basel Switzerland or in Cambridge MA / East Hanover NJ US. If based in the US, please apply to REQ-10072526. Novartis is seeking an accomplished M&A leader to take on a pivotal transaction role at the centre of its strategic growth agenda. This executive will lead complex, high-value acquisitions and divestments, shape investment decisions at the highest levels of the organisation, and play a critical role in securing the external innovation and capabilities that will define the company’s future portfolio. Job Description: Key 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 pr...