Director Corporate M&A (all genders) part-/full-time

Merck Group; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Culture of inclusion

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Merck Group in Darmstadt is seeking a Senior Project Manager (all genders) to lead planning, coordination and execution of M&A projects, including acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments. You will develop project plans, organize meetings, and report progress to top management.

You will support company valuation models (DCF) and other approaches, conduct due diligence, and collaborate with legal and business development to prepare final documentation and decision papers.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in business administration with finance specialization or an MBA.
• At least five years of M&A experience in corporate, private equity, investment banking, or pharma/chemicals.
• Experience in project management, ideally in an international environment.
• Highly structured working style with strong analytical mindset.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate and implement M&A projects, including acquisitions, joint ventures and sales processes.
• Develop project plans, organize meetings and report progress to management.
• Support valuation analyses (DCF) and other approaches, and assist in due diligence.
• Negotiate and prepare documentation with legal and other departments.

Kenntnisse

M&A experience

Project management

International environment

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation (English)

Travel flexibility

Structured working style

Ausbildung

MBA

Finance degree

Jobbeschreibung

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

As Senior Project Manager (all genders) you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing M&A projects (acquisition and sale processes, joint ventures and strategic investments). You will use your expertise to support the divisions and companies of our Group at all stages of the M&A process. You will manage interdisciplinary project groups comprising experts from both the divisions and central functions and external consultants. You will develop project plans, organize project meetings and will report on the progress of these projects on a regular basis. Your tasks will include analyzing and evaluating companies and transactions according to quantitative and qualitative criteria. You will work closely with the Business Development units within the divisions. You will support Controlling in producing company valuation models (DCF models) and will back the results with other valuation approaches. You will also organize and manage due diligence processes and will summarize the results. You will conduct negotiations and will work closely with both the legal department and external legal advisors to create the relevant legal documentation, taking into account the input from all the relevant specialist departments. Last but not least, you will prepare decision papers, present these to top management and coordinate key activities following the successful completion of transactions.

Who You Are

• Degree in business administration with specialization in finance or a university degree in another subject with an additional business qualification (e.g. MBA)
• At least five years of professional experience working in M&A at a company, at a Private Equity firm, in investment banking or in relevant fields within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or chemical industries
• Experience in project management and ideally in an international environment
• Highly structured working style and analytical mindset
• Team-oriented and strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to cope with pressure
• Reliability and flexibility
• Willingness to travel on business
• Ability to conduct negotiations in English

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!