Director, Group Portfolio Execution
$151,900–$227,900 year
On-siteBurlington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Represent integration interests during due diligence and own end-to-end integration or carve-out projects as the primary point of contact with full accountability. Design and drive a structured implementation strategy from project set-up through milestone delivery, while building trusted partnerships with key stakeholders and business leaders. Orchestrate high-impact workstream governance, ensure smooth delivery at country level, and drive fast decision-making to protect deal success. Plan and manage overall integration or separation cost budget, ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and lead the definition of post-closing services including Manufacturing Supply Agreements and Transitional Service Agreements. Track performance against milestones and synergies, maintain stakeholder communication, and create transition roadmaps for handover. Actively coach junior team members and evolve transaction execution best practices. This role supports EMD Serono's mission to create, improve, and prolong lives through medicines and innovative technologies in Oncology, Neurology, and Fertility.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree, e.g., in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
- Minimum 6 years of experience with global, matrixed organizations
- Minimum 6 years of experience in management consulting or similar positions, with demonstrated success in steering large, cross-functional teams and overseeing substantial resources in complex environments
- Demonstrated minimum 2 years of leading operational post-merger integrations and / or carve-outs across various deal types (e.g., share deals, asset deals, standalone / incubator integrations, spin-off)
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
- Broad-based knowledge and project experience in the industries in which our company operates (Life Science / Healthcare and / or Electronics)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Good balance of strategic and operational strength
- Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to work in an agile manner and change course as required; able to systematically work through ambiguity
- Skilled at building credibility and networks – from working teams to C-suite – both internally and with external partners
- Strong business acumen – deep understanding of business processes / operating models, with knowledge of financial analysis, ROI analysis and key performance indicators
- Continuous learning orientation and ability to quickly acquire new skills and domain knowledge in evolving business contexts
- Strong drive, especially in fast-paced, complex and high-pressure environments, showing resilience and adaptability
- Proven ability to make sound, data-driven decisions with confidence and minimal need for escalation
- Culturally and politically savvy, strong in change management and communications
- Must be eligible to work in the US
Desired Qualifications
- MBA degree
- Proficient financial literacy and experience in financial due diligence, valuation, and M&A lifecycle
- Multi-year experience in strategy, business development, portfolio management, investment banking, or related field is a plus
- AI literacy or interest in AI – including critical thinking and experience with AI tools, concepts and prompt engineering to accelerate project execution and drive synergies
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