At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is 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 Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

M&A Manager recruitment brief:

A strategic, analytically strong M&A professional with solid deal execution experience in the pharma/healthcare sector, preferably strengthened by BD/licensing exposure, familiar with pharma regulatory landscapes and partnering cross‑functionally to successfully deliver M&A projects.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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 function with good understanding of Regulatory, R&D and Manufacturing

4. 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

5. Preferred Background & Experience

Ideal Experience Requirements:

• 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 (e.g., from platforms like Fintalent referenced in your emails)

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar