Director, M&A Finance

Salary Range:

CHF150,500.00 - CHF279,500.00

Job Description Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support: Yes

Imagine shaping some of the most transformative decisions in healthcare. As Director, M&A Finance, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments that help bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide. Working at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business development, you will lead complex valuation and due diligence activities, influence executive-level decision making, and partner with senior stakeholders across Novartis to assess opportunities that drive long-term growth and shareholder value. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise to high-impact transactions while helping shape the future of healthcare.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead valuation model development and financial assessment of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis using market intelligence, company data, and strategic business assumptions.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to challenge assumptions and develop robust investment cases.

• Drive financial due diligence activities and assess the impact of findings on transaction value.
• Prepare and present clear, high-quality recommendations for senior leadership and Board-level decision making.
• Mentor junior team members while fostering collaboration, development, and excellence across project teams.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, or strategic business development.

• Strong expertise in valuation methodologies and complex financial modeling techniques.

• Proven ability to perform financial due diligence and assess transaction-related risks and opportunities.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership decisions.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on value creation and business impact.

• Bachelor's or Master´s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional level of English, both written & spoken.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.

• Chartered Financial Analyst certification or equivalent advanced finance credential.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 150,500 CHF – 279,500 CHF

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If,

because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the

recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Barrierefreiheit und Zugänglichkeit

Wenn Sie aufgrund einer Erkrankung oder Behinderung spezielle Unterstützung während des Rekrutierungsprozesses brauchen und/oder deswegen detailliertere Informationen über die wesentlichen Funktionen einer Stelle benötigen, senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com und teilen Sie uns die Art Ihres Anliegens und Ihre Kontaktinformationen mit. Bitte vergessen Sie nicht, dabei die Referenznummer der Stellenausschreibung anzugeben

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Development Support, Business Partner Relations, Business Strategies, Change Management, Data Analytics, Finance, Go-to-Market Strategies, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Management Consulting, Market Analysis, Market Strategy, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development

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