Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

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  • Ras al-Khaimah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.M&A Manager recruitment brief:A strategic, analytically strong M&A professional with solid deal execution experience in the pharma/healthcare sector, preferably strengthened by BD/licensing exposure, familiar with pharma regulatory landscapes and partnering cross-functionally to successfully deliver M&A projects.1. Core Technical CompetenciesEnd-to-End M&A Execution Experience:
  • Target screening & strategic fit assessment
  • Financial modelling & valuation
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Deal negotiation & structuring
  • Post-merger integration planning
Sector Knowledge: Pharma / Life Sciences
  • Life sciences-specific transaction knowledge
  • Exposure to BD/licensing helpful
  • Understanding of drug portfolios, regulatory pathways, pharma/biotech deals
2. Strategic & Analytical CapabilitiesStrategic Thinking and Scenario Modelling
  • Translate corporate strategy into actionable M&A priorities
  • Assess long-term value creation, synergy realization, and risk
Strong Financial Acumen
  • Financial valuation modelling
  • Forecasting deal impact and scenario analysis
  • Valuation under varied regulatory timelines
3. Industry & Regional Fit
  • Experience in MENA markets and other emerging markets
  • Familiar with varied regulatory frameworks
  • Exposure to cross-border transaction complexity
  • Ability to collaborate across all function with good understanding of Regulatory, R&D and Manufacturing
4. Leadership & Soft SkillsExecutive Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  • Manage cross-functional project teams
  • Present complex deal structures
  • Influence decision-making
  • Manage external advisors (e.g. consultancies, auditors)
  • High Ownership & Ability to Drive Processes Independently
5. Preferred Background & ExperienceIdeal Experience Requirements:
  • 10+ years in M&A, Corporate Development, or Transaction Advisory
  • Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech or healthcare services
  • Proven track record of closed transactions (deal sheet required)
  • Exposure to licensing, partnerships, JV structures
  • Prior roles in:
  • Pharma corporates (M&A/BD)
  • Big 4 Transaction Services
  • Investment banking (Healthcare coverage)
  • Boutique healthcare M&A firms (e.g., from platforms like Fintalent referenced in your emails)
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