VP, M&A Transactions

Kerr Dental

M&A leader driving major acquisitions and divestments for Novartis. Collaborating with senior leadership on strategic growth and external innovation initiatives.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $274,400 - $426,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead the full strategic and execution agenda for major acquisitions and divestments
advise and influence senior leadership on transaction strategy, valuation, risk, and capital deployment
direct complex cross-functional workstreams
oversee corporate diligence, governance, and approval processes
develop internal transaction capability through leadership of a small team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in leading complex, end-to-end M&A transactions
deep experience in corporate strategy, valuation, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and value creation assessment
strong judgement in evaluating and managing strategic, financial, operational, legal, and regulatory risk
credibility and presence to lead large, senior cross-functional teams
academic background in life sciences is preferred, advanced degree viewed favourably

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&A transactionscorporate strategyvaluationfinancial modellingscenario analysisvalue creation assessmentrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipjudgementinfluencecredibilitypresencecross-functional team management