VP, M&A Transactions

Novartis

M&A leader driving strategic growth through complex acquisitions and divestments at Novartis. Advising senior leadership on transaction strategy and managing cross-functional teams.

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, from deal shaping through signing and closing.
Advise and influence senior leadership on transaction strategy, valuation, risk, and capital deployment.
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 processes, while supporting post-signing diligence, integration readiness, and strategic knowledge transfer.
Develop internal transaction capability through leadership of a small team of direct reports, mentoring junior deal leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and market participants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven track record (10+ years) of leading complex, end-to-end M&A transactions across multiple structures, sectors, and geographies.
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 in high-stakes transactions.
Credibility and presence to lead large, senior cross-functional teams and operate effectively with executive stakeholders and boards.
An academic background in life sciences is preferred, with an advanced degree viewed favourably.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
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 managementintegration readinesstransaction capability developmentcross-functional leadership

Soft Skills

judgementinfluencementoringrelationship managementdecision-makingcommunicationcredibilitypresenceteam leadershipstakeholder engagement