Senior Consultant – M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations

Our aspiration is to be the transformation partner that enables Novartis’ purpose through world-class execution. We support the most strategic programs in the company and focus on identifying and delivering high impact engagements. People and culture; knowledge and innovation; performance and value are the key enablers to deliver our consulting strategy & vision. Through our talent, curiosity, and continuous collaboration, we partner with our colleagues across the whole global organization. You would become part of our global network of Novartis management consultants located in Prague, Dublin, Hyderabad, Mexico City, and East Hanover. In Prague, you’ll find a vibrant team environment that celebrates diversity, with colleagues representing 20 different nationalities.

Your key responsibilities:

We are looking for a candidate with a passion for driving M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations (I&S) projects in Novartis. This position is equivalent to Associate Manager | Manager position at BIG4.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with global, cross-functional M&A I&S teams (e.g. Global Integration & Separation Office, Biomedical Research, Drug Development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Medical affairs, Human Resources, Change management, IT, etc.) to develop and implement I&S strategies and plans
• Utilize strong project management skills to drive effectiveness of I&S process to maximize the deal value, identify potential risks and challenges, develop contingency plans, communicate progress and updates with Senior project stakeholders
• Ensure solution and project deliverables are properly designed and implemented with limited supervision, and in accordance with the agreed I&S methodology
• Build and maintain trust with stakeholders in global, high-level leadership positions and work collaboratively with project partners towards a common goal
• Actively contribute on continuous improvement and innovation of internal services (e.g. critical initiatives, team learning and culture, capability groups, business units, methodology development)
• Seek opportunities to share the knowledge back to the team and implement new ways to improve team culture

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 8+ years of experience of project delivery within M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations, Management consulting or Large transformations across Pharma & Biosciences, Technology, Financial services or Manufacturing industries
• Leadership, strong business acumen, successful track record in navigating across complex environments, experience with end-to-end project lifecycle including planning and all elements of project execution, experience in managing small cross-functional teams
• Strong senior stakeholder management, driving cross-functional alignment, communication and change management
• Strong attention to details, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, ability to analyze and interpret business data and propose informed solutions
• Demonstrated track record of being a team player, Team player attitude (‘Team Before Self’) - protecting, developing, and recognizing teammates;
• Proficient in English –The business language of Novartis and the consulting team is English (a second European language would be advantageous)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required (especially, MS PowerPoint). Knowledge of MS Project, collaboration tools (MS Teams, Miro) is an advantage

Desirable requirements:

• Master’s degree in business, scientific or technical area
• Experience working in an international environment or abroad

You’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

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