M&A and Corporate Development Head

Eva Pharma; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai seeks an experienced M&A and Corporate Development Head to lead their growth strategy through acquisitions. You will manage the entire deal process from evaluation to integration, requiring over 10 years of experience in a similar role. The company offers a dynamic environment focused on expansion and competitiveness within global markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, or strategic partnerships, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Proven track record managing M&A transactions including cross-border deals.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring companies or marketing authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue global acquisition opportunities aligned with company goals.
• Lead and manage negotiations, due diligence, and deal closures.
• Oversee smooth integration of new acquisitions across stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Strategic Partnerships

Job description

Role Overview

The M&A and Corporate Development Head at Eva Pharma will lead the strategy to acquire companies, products, or marketing authorizations that drive growth and competitiveness globally. This includes identifying opportunities, managing due diligence, negotiating deals, and overseeing integration. The role works closely with legal, finance, and regulatory teams to ensure acquisitions align with business goals and global standards, to expand and diversify Eva Pharma's portfolio across different markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and pursue global acquisition opportunities — companies, products, or marketing authorizations across different markets that fit with the company’s long-term goals.
• Lead and manage the entire deal process, including negotiations, due diligence, and closing.
• Oversee the integration of new acquisitions, ensuring smooth alignment and execution across all stakeholders
• Monitor market trends and assess competition to spot new opportunities that can strengthen the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, or strategic partnerships, preferably in the pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry, with a total years of 20+ years of experience
• Proven experience managing M&A transactions, from deal identification to successful integration, including cross-border deals with complex regulatory and market challenges.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring companies or marketing authorizations in different markets