Program Manager – IT Mergers & Acquisitions (Director Level)

Job Description Summary

The Program Manager – IT Mergers & Acquisitions will lead the design, deployment, and delivery of complex M&A and BD&L integration and divestiture programs across the US and International markets. This role oversees IT cross-functional teams and project managers (internal and external), ensuring strategic alignment with business goals, regulatory standards, and IT solution frameworks. The position demands strong leadership, operational excellence, and deep experience in IT, pharmaceutical, or biotech environments.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead global M&A IT programs, ensuring successful delivery of integration and divestiture projects aligned with business objectives.
• Drive measurable outcomes through strategic alignment.
• Develop and maintain the M&A roadmap, ensuring lifecycle alignment with governance and project management frameworks.

Project Execution & Governance

Risk, Compliance & Quality

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Minimum Requirements

Experience & Skills

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$160,300.00 - $297,700.00

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Relationship Management, Change Management, Financial Modeling, IT Program Management, Managing Resources, Performance Management, Project Planning

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