Director, M&A Finance

Location: Basel (City)

Salary Range

CHF150,500.00 - CHF279,500.00

Job Description Summary

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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.

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.