Job Overview
Job TitleM&A Manager
Job TypeFull Time
Offered SalaryAED 200,000
LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Job Description
About Julphar
Julphar is on a journey of culture transformation with a mission to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best-in-class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism. Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Compassion, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable talent, create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and the commitment of our employees.M&A Manager Recruitment Brief
We are seeking a strategic, analytically strong M&A professional with solid deal execution experience in the pharma/healthcare sector, preferably strengthened by BD/licensing exposure. The ideal candidate will be familiar with pharma regulatory landscapes and capable of partnering cross-functionally to successfully deliver M&A projects.Core Technical Competencies
- End-to-End M&A Execution Experience
- Target screening & strategic fit assessment
- Financial modelling & valuation
- Due diligence coordination
- Deal negotiation & structuring
- Post-merger integration planning
Sector Knowledge: Pharma / Life Sciences
- Life sciences–specific transaction knowledge
- Exposure to BD/licensing helpful
- Understanding of drug portfolios, regulatory pathways, pharma/biotech deals
Strategic & Analytical Capabilities
- Strategic Thinking and Scenario Modelling: Translate corporate strategy into actionable M&A priorities, assess long-term value creation, synergy realization, and risk.
- Strong Financial Acumen: Financial valuation modelling, forecasting deal impact and scenario analysis, valuation under varied regulatory timelines.
Industry & Regional Fit
- Experience in MENA markets and other emerging markets.
- Familiar with varied regulatory frameworks.
- Exposure to cross-border transaction complexity.
- Ability to collaborate across all functions with a good understanding of Regulatory, R&D, and Manufacturing.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management: Manage cross-functional project teams, present complex deal structures, influence decision-making, manage external advisors (e.g. consultancies, auditors).
- High Ownership & Ability to Drive Processes Independently.
Preferred Background & Experience
- 10+ years in M&A, Corporate Development, or Transaction Advisory.
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or healthcare services.
- Proven track record of closed transactions (deal sheet required).
- Exposure to licensing, partnerships, JV structures.
- Prior roles in: Pharma corporates (M&A/BD), Big 4 Transaction Services, Investment banking (Healthcare coverage), Boutique healthcare M&A firms.
Key skills/competency
- M&A Execution
- Financial Modeling
- Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Deal Negotiation
- Merger Integration
- Pharma/Healthcare Sector Knowledge
- Strategic Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Julphar
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of M&A, Corporate Development, or Transaction Advisory experience, emphasizing pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare services. Quantify your achievements and include a deal sheet.
- Showcase sector expertise: Clearly demonstrate your understanding of life sciences transactions, regulatory frameworks, and pharma/biotech deals in your application.
- Emphasize strategic acumen: Detail your experience in financial modeling, valuation, target screening, and cross-functional collaboration in your cover letter and resume.
- Research Julphar's values: Align your application with Julphar's core values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Compassion.
- Prepare for case studies: Be ready to discuss past M&A deal structures, challenges, and outcomes during the interview process.
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