M&A Associate

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB Pharmaceuticals is a growing international specialty pharmaceutical group that is a dedicated ally to healthcare providers treating patients with critical conditions, focusing on emergency care and rare diseases.  We have over 470 employees in 16 countries and a group revenue in excess of €350m.

Our portfolio 80+ rescue medicines make a real difference in the lives of patients and their caregivers and that gives every one of our employees a sense of purpose.

Our Purpose is supported by our 4 key values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with integrity and accountability        
• We work together as one team         
• We look for better ways forward       

Broad Overview

The incumbent will support and assist M&A colleagues in researching the market, presenting findings and providing suggestions for merger and acquisition prospects for the business. The M&A Associate will analyse incoming mergers and acquisitions and support the VP, M&A with activity from initial contact all the way to the finalization of the transactions.

As a M&A Associate, some of your responsibilities will include:

Manage Due Diligence workstreams

Compile and present key DD findings and ad hoc reporting to internal senior management and shareholders

Own operational and valuation modelling for key M&A targets 

Advise and collaborate with the C-Level, management team and key shareholders on M&A projects

Actively engage in screening and sourcing of future M&A opportunities

Communicate with external advisers and assist with their analysis

Support with integration planning and implementation within the business

Business travel as required (0-20%)

Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out in a professional, efficient, courteous manner and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Company values.

Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by the Line Manager.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

2-4 years of experience with M&A, licensing or related transactions

At least Bachelor’s degree level in a Finance, Business or STEM related subject from a top tier university

Excellent attention to detail & established organisational and analytical skills

Highly numerate and highly competent on Microsoft Excel, with operational or valuation modelling experience

Excellent time management skills; able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure across several projects

Strong written and oral communication skills, able to explain complicated concepts with clarity

Passion about healthcare and supporting patients’ lives

Desirable

PhD or Advanced Degree in Medical related field

Deal experience within the Healthcare field

Company Benefits:

25 annual leave days plus bank holidays and 3 annual company closure days (to be taken between Christmas and New year)

Competitive Pension Scheme 

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary Bonus Plan

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Academic Study Assistance

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.