IT M&A Deal Architect

Lonza; Schweiz; Hybrid; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An agile dynamic working culture

Inclusive, ethical workplace with top‑

Global benefits access

Job summary

Lonza Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an IT M&A Transaction Manager to lead end-to-end IT deal activities for mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs. You will guide cross-functional teams through due diligence, Day 1 readiness, integration, separation and TSA exits, ensuring business continuity and value realization across global IT functions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and experts to build scalable IT M&A playbooks, quantify costs, and manage risk, while upholding

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT deal workstreams end-to-end from due diligence to TSA exit.
• Strong technical grasp of cloud, networks, cybersecurity, ERP, QMS, LIMS, CRM and DMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT workstreams across acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and carve-outs from due diligence to Day 1 readiness and post-close integration.
• Plan and conduct comprehensive IT due diligence across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Quantify IT deal costs, stranded costs, and technical debt to build robust business cases.
• Define target-state IT operating models and Day 1 readiness plans for identity/access and critical apps.
• Establish TSAs/SSAs including scope, SLAs, pricing, governance, and exit criteria with stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, external advisors, and vendors to execute roadmaps and manage project risks.

Skills

IT deal lifecycle

M&A

Day 1 readiness

RAID management

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

Tools

TSA/SSA

ERP

Job description

Lonza Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an IT M&A Transaction Manager to lead end-to-end IT deal activities for mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs. You will guide cross-functional teams through due diligence, Day 1 readiness, integration, separation and TSA exits, ensuring business continuity and value realization across global IT functions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and experts to build scalable IT M&A playbooks, quantify costs, and manage risk, while upholding