(Senior) Director M&A Integration

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Corporate Business Development is shaping the future of our organization by identifying, executing, and integrating strategic opportunities that drive long-term growth. Bringing together Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Pharma Partnering (PP) under one roof, we are dedicated to sourcing innovation, expanding our portfolio, and seamlessly integrating new assets and collaborations. We work across therapeutic areas and geographies, leveraging our expertise in business development, deal execution, and alliance and integration management to create value for our patients and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The (Senior) Director M&A Integration is responsible for leading the end-to-end integration of acquired companies into the Roche/ Genentech organization on the Pharma side. This role involves managing sophisticated integration projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all aspects of the merger or acquisition are driven seamlessly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in M&A integrations, outstanding project management and IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments and senior leadership. The selected candidate will work functionally with the M&A Head of Integrations (Pharma) and Real-Estate Transactions (I&RE)  and reports to the Global Head of Alliance and Asset Management. 

• Integration Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement structured integration processes and playbooks.

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to implement integration activities efficiently.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for integration-related communications.

• Change Management: Partner with People & Culture (P&C) to support smooth employee transitions.

• Financial & Risk Management: Supervise financial targets and proactively identify integration risks.

Who You Are

With a strong academic background, you hold a Master's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or a Science-related field. This foundation has equipped you with the strategic and analytical skills crucial for success in M&A integrations. Demonstrating at least 7 years of confirmed experience in M&A and/or Business Development (BD), you have a consistent record of successfully leading and driving complex integration initiatives within corporate environments.

• Project Management: Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional projects.

• IT & Digital Transformation: Strong background in IT systems and digital transformation.

• Leadership & Communication: Outstanding stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent.

• Industry Expertise: Experience in the Pharma drug development process.

If you are passionate about driving seamless integrations and shaping the future of Roche’s growth, we invite you to apply and make an impact!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.