IT M&A Transaction Manager

IT M&A Transaction Manager
Basel, Switzerland
Hybrid Working Policy

The IT M&A Transaction Manager leads the end-to-end execution of IT deal activities for mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs—from initial due diligence through Day 1 readiness, integration, separation, and TSA exits. Working cross-functionally with stakeholders, experts, and vendors, the role protects business continuity, manages deal risks, and builds scalable IT M&A playbooks to accelerate value realization.

What you will get:

• An agile dynamic working culture 
• An inclusive and ethical workplace where you collaborate with senior stakeholders across a global organisation
• Meaningful work that enhances employee experience, operational excellence, and delivers lasting business impact
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Lead IT workstreams across acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and carve-outs—from initial due diligence through Day 1 readiness, post-close integration/separation, and handover.
• Plan and conduct comprehensive IT due diligence across infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, GxP/regulatory compliance, contracts, and licensing.
• Quantify IT deal risks, one-time costs, stranded costs, and technical debt to build robust business cases and realize cost-synergy opportunities.
• Define target-state IT operating models and execute Day 1 readiness plans for identity/access, networks, cyber controls, and critical applications.
• Establish and manage Transition Service Agreements (TSAs/SSAs)—including scope, SLAs, pricing, governance, and exit criteria—alongside Legal, HR, Finance, and Procurement.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, external advisors, and vendors to execute integration/separation roadmaps, manage project risks (RAID), and protect business continuity.
• Capture lessons learned to continuously enhance scalable IT M&A playbooks, estimation models, and repeatable blueprints for future transaction speed and quality.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record managing the full IT transaction lifecycle—from due diligence and Day 1 readiness to post-close integration, separation, and TSA exit.
• Deep technical grasp spanning cloud, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and core enterprise applications (ERP, QMS, LIMS, CRM, DMS).
• Strong expertise in financial modeling for deal costs—including standalone costs, stranded costs, synergy targets, technical debt, and TSA pricing.
• Hands-on experience structuring TSA/SSA service catalogs, defining SLAs/KPIs, managing vendor transitions, and executing exit strategies.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity, data integrity, and GxP/CSV regulatory standards within life sciences or CDMO environments.
• Strong matrix leadership and communication skills, with a pragmatic, high-ownership mindset to solve problems under deal-line pressure.
• Exceptional ability to drive complex project execution using RAID management, dependency tracking, budgeting, and executive reporting.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.