Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Julphar; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Julphar is seeking an experienced M&A Manager to lead end-to-end transactions in pharma/healthcare. You will coordinate deal sourcing, financial modelling, due diligence, and negotiations while shaping post-merger integration strategies.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in M&A or BD, exposure to licensing and cross-border deals, and strong leadership skills to collaborate with Regulatory, R&D and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 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, Big 4 Transaction Services, or healthcare investment banking
• Leadership and ability to drive cross-functional processes

Responsibilities

• Target screening and strategic fit assessment
• Financial valuation modelling and deal forecasting
• Due diligence coordination across teams
• Deal negotiation and structuring
• Post-merger integration planning

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Due diligence coordination

Deal negotiation

Post-merger integration

Strategic thinking

Scenario modelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

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.

Core Technical Competencies

End-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
• Strategic & Analytical Capabilities

Strategic 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
• 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
• Leadership & Soft Skills

Executive 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

Preferred Background & Experience

Ideal 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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