Director M&A Finance – Novartis, Basel

Keywords

• M&A Finance
• Valuation
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Investments
• Life Sciences
• Corporate Finance

Summary

As Director M&A Finance at Novartis in Basel, you will lead valuation and due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments, influencing executive-level decisions that shape the future of healthcare.

Job Description

Novartis is looking for a Director in M&A Finance to join its team in Basel. In this hybrid role, you will sit at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business development, leading complex valuation and due diligence activities that help bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide.

Your tasks

• 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 and excellence across project teams.

Your profile

• 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.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional level of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry is desirable.
• Chartered Financial Analyst certification or equivalent advanced finance credential is a plus.

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of CHF 150,500 to CHF 279,500, determined based on relevant skills, competencies, and experience.
• Performance-based bonus and long-term equity awards at group level.
• Competitive benefits including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Relocation support available.