Summary

Location: Hybrid. Prague, Czech Republic

We support the most strategic programs in the company and focus on identifying and delivering high impact engagements. People and culture; knowledge and innovation; performance and value are the key enablers to deliver our consulting strategy & vision. Through our talent, curiosity, and continuous collaboration, we partner with our colleagues across the whole global organization.

As a Lead Consultant - M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations you would become part of our global network of Novartis management consultants located in Prague, Dublin, Hyderabad, Mexico City, and East Hanover. In Prague, you'll find a vibrant team environment that celebrates diversity, with colleagues representing 20 different nationalities.

• Lead Business Transformation Solutions (BTS) teams within Integrations & Separations projects
• Collaborate with Novartis cross-functional Integration | Separation teams - Global Integration & Separation Office (GISO), Biomedical Research, Drug Development, Manufacturing & Supply, Launch Readiness, Medical affairs, Commercial, Human Resources, Communication & Change management, IT, etc.) to develop and implement Post-merger Integration | Separation strategies and plans
• Utilize your project management skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the Integration | Separation process to maximize the deal value, identify potential risks and challenges during the Integration | Separation process, develop contingency plans, communicate progress and updates to senior project stakeholders
• Build and maintain trust with senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with all internal and external project partners towards a common goal
• Actively support BTS leadership team on the proposal development and finding the opportunities to expand the Integrations | Separations management consulting solutions, take an active role in continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. critical initiatives, team learning and culture, capability, methodology development)
• Always maintain a "Can do" attitude towards internal customers' requests.

• 15+ years of total work experience, preferably in the domain of Management consulting or M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations (or Transformations) across Pharma & Biosciences, Technology, Financial Services or Manufacturing industries, including Due Diligence and Integrations | Separations (or Transformations) planning and execution
• Strong business acumen to be able to analyze and interpret business data to propose informed decisions
• Strong leadership, communication & change management, ability to work with C-level stakeholders, adaptability, empathy, ability to secure cross-functional alignment with various senior stakeholders
• Strong Project management skills, experience with end-to-end project lifecycle including planning and all elements of project execution, demonstrated track record of being a team player ('Team Before Self'), proven ability to work independently, managing small consulting teams ensuring timely delivery of the project
• Strong experience in leading diverse project teams, proven ability to lead, coach and develop junior team members
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, ability to exercise mature judgment
• Excellent communication skills in the English language (written and spoken), fluency in another language is a plus. Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite (MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Role requires some international travel

• Master's degree in business, scientific or technical area
• Preferable experience from leading Strategy consulting houses (e.g. McKinsey) or Big 4 management consulting firms (e.g. Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, EY)