Head of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration (m/f/d)
Head of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration (m/f/d)
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Adragos Pharma is one of the fastest-growing CDMOs in Europe with a clear mission: to build a world-class network of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites through acquisitions and operational excellence. In just three years we havesuccessfully executed eight acquisitions across Europe and Asia with four more expectedin the near future.
To support this rapid growth and long-term integration we are hiring aHead of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration.
In this role you will be responsible for leading the integration of newly acquired manufacturing sites into the Adragos network. You will manage the full PMI process from the initial carve-out of sites from large pharma groups to their operational cultural and systems integration into our group. You will also oversee operational improvement initiatives and CAPEX programs at the sites to ensure they meet our performance and quality standards.
In parallel you will develop and implement the Adragos Pharma Production System (APPS) our internal blueprint for building a scalable high-performance CDMO manufacturing network. This includes defining group-wide principles ensuring consistency across sites and identifying synergies and opportunities for harmonization.
This is a very seniorhands-onand highly cross-functional role reporting to the Group COO with close collaboration with the CEO and founder. It requires leadership structure and a strong bias for execution. You will coordinate across countries manage cross-functional project teams and be a key architect of the groups operating model.
We are seeking a former top tier strategy consultant or operational transformation leader with solid experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or CDMO environments. You must have worked on complex post-merger integrations or site transformations. You combine analytical strength with a pragmatic entrepreneurial approach.
To support this rapid growth and long-term integration we are hiring aHead of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration.
In this role you will be responsible for leading the integration of newly acquired manufacturing sites into the Adragos network. You will manage the full PMI process from the initial carve-out of sites from large pharma groups to their operational cultural and systems integration into our group. You will also oversee operational improvement initiatives and CAPEX programs at the sites to ensure they meet our performance and quality standards.
In parallel you will develop and implement the Adragos Pharma Production System (APPS) our internal blueprint for building a scalable high-performance CDMO manufacturing network. This includes defining group-wide principles ensuring consistency across sites and identifying synergies and opportunities for harmonization.
This is a very seniorhands-onand highly cross-functional role reporting to the Group COO with close collaboration with the CEO and founder. It requires leadership structure and a strong bias for execution. You will coordinate across countries manage cross-functional project teams and be a key architect of the groups operating model.
We are seeking a former top tier strategy consultant or operational transformation leader with solid experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or CDMO environments. You must have worked on complex post-merger integrations or site transformations. You combine analytical strength with a pragmatic entrepreneurial approach.
If you want to help shape the future of a global CDMO and work at the intersection of strategy and execution this is your seat at the table!
Your mission
- Develop Adragos Pharma Production System:
- Defineprocessesmanufacturingsystems and organizational structuresfor Adragos Operating Model
- Define KPIs and success metrics for the integrated operations organization
- Lead processharmonizationstandardizationand best-practice rollout
- Preparesteering committees track decisions and action items
- Integration Planning & Governance:
- Develop andmaintaina comprehensive PMI roadmapmilestonesand governance structure
- Follow-upworkstreams deliverables and interdependencies across operations functions
- Preparesteering committees track decisions and action items
- Project Management &Synergy Realization:
- Drive cross-functional teams through agile or stage-gate project management approaches
- Maintain issue and risk logs; implement mitigation plans and escalate as needed
- Ensurefollow-upandmonitoroperational synergies (cost revenuecapacity productivity) and build detailed business cases
- Process &ManufacturingSystems Alignment:
- Assess existing processesmanufacturingsystems and organizational structures(incl. entanglements)
- Lead processintegrationharmonizationstandardizationand best-practice rollout (e.g.procure-to-pay order-to-cash manufacturinglogistics)
- Change Management & Communication:
- Develop a change management plan to address people-side risks cultural integration and stakeholder alignment
- Create communication materials (presentations newsletters FAQs) for senior management employees and other stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops town halls and training sessions to ensure adoption of new processes and systems
- Conduct post-integration reviews and lessons-learned sessions
Your profile
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Supply ChainFinanceor related field; MBA preferred
- 7 years of experience inOperations/ PMI/ Organisationaltransformations M&Aintegrationor large-scale process reengineering
- Demonstrated success driving complex cross-functional projects in a global environment
- Post Merger Integrationexpertise: Proventrack recordof leading operational integrations or carve-outspreferablyin manufacturing supply chain or service environments
- Program/project management: PMP strong mastery of MS Project Smartsheet or similar tools
- Financial acumen: Ability to build andanalyzeP&L modelssynergybusiness cases integration budgets and ROI calculations
- Data analysis & reporting: Advanced Excel Power BI/TableauSQLor other analytical tools to track KPIs and drive data-led decisions
- Risk & compliance: Familiarity with regulatory requirements internal controls
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About us
Adragos Pharma is a reliable Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Munich Germany. We provide comprehensive development and manufacturing services for drug products including sterile and non-sterile liquids solids and semi-solids. Our expertise also covers biologicals orphan drugs clinical trials fill-and-finish and lyophilization offering end-to-end solutions from product development to commercial supply.
With production sites in Germany France Greece Norway Japan and Switzerland we ensure high-quality manufacturing across all stages of the drug development process.
Founded in 2020 Adragos Pharma has rapidly grown through an ambitious buy & build strategy supported by FSN Capital. With a team of over 900 professionals we are expanding our operations across Europe North America and Japan to become a global leader in the CDMO sector.
As a key player in the pharmaceutical industry CDMOs like Adragos produce 25% of all drugs globally ensuring access to essential medications. With increasing healthcare demands we continue to innovate and set new standards in drug manufacturing.
You want to be part of our dynamic growth Then apply now!
With production sites in Germany France Greece Norway Japan and Switzerland we ensure high-quality manufacturing across all stages of the drug development process.
Founded in 2020 Adragos Pharma has rapidly grown through an ambitious buy & build strategy supported by FSN Capital. With a team of over 900 professionals we are expanding our operations across Europe North America and Japan to become a global leader in the CDMO sector.
As a key player in the pharmaceutical industry CDMOs like Adragos produce 25% of all drugs globally ensuring access to essential medications. With increasing healthcare demands we continue to innovate and set new standards in drug manufacturing.
You want to be part of our dynamic growth Then apply now!
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