Competitive Salary & Company Benefits| Ideally located close to Petersfield or Leicestershire

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (potential for flexibility on start/end times based on 7.5hrs/day)

Are you looking to work for a rapidly growing UK Pharmaceutical company, who are passionate about improving patients’ lives across the world?

Aspire Pharma is an asset-light pharmaceutical manufacturer. It licenses and develops niche pharmaceutical products that offer innovative formulations, value for money for payors, and reliable supply arrangements in markets which are often underserved. The business has a highly diversified portfolio of more than 250 products across a number of categories, including branded specialty products and unbranded niche generics in therapeutic areas such as urology, ophthalmology, CNS and dermatology.

Do you want to be part of the journey?

If so, here is your chance!

The Role

An experienced, results-driven Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Manager to lead and manage all aspects of M&A activities within Aspire Pharma, including by not limited to identification, origination, pipeline management, execution and integration of acquisitions.

The successful candidate can expect to be working across a range of opportunities from acquisitions of existing businesses, portfolio carve-outs to divestments.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the pharma sector, including drug development, regulatory landscapes, and market dynamics. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of financial, legal, and operational aspects of M&A transactions. This role involves identifying potential acquisition opportunities, performing due diligence, and executing deals that align with the company’s strategic growth objectives inclusive of European M&A targets.

What will you be doing?

Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Develop and execute M&A strategies to meet organizational growth goals.
• Conduct market research to identify potential acquisition opportunities, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define target profiles and acquisition criteria.

Identify acquisition targets of complementary pharmaceutical companies.

Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:

• Lead due diligence processes, including financial analysis, legal compliance, risk assessment, and operational evaluation.

Build a broad advisor network to source acquisition opportunities across priority geographies

Financial Modelling and Valuation:

• Develop and review detailed financial models to support M&A decisions.
• Perform valuations using techniques such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions.

Analyse synergies, integration costs, and potential return on investment (ROI

Due Diligence:

• Lead due diligence processes, including financial analysis, legal compliance, risk assessment, and operational evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather critical information and assess target companies.
• Summarise and present findings to Executive Team & Board.

Identify potential risks and opportunities related to each transaction.

Negotiation and Deal Structuring:

• Lead negotiations with target companies, advisors, and legal teams to structure favourable deal terms.
• Draft and review term sheets, letters of intent (LOI), and definitive agreements.

Manage communications between internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction process.

Integration and Post-Merger Management:

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired companies.
• Develop and implement 100-day integration plans, addressing cultural, operational, and financial alignment.

Track and report on post-merger performance to ensure expected synergies and value realisation.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Proven experience (3+ years) in Healthcare M&A Advisory, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or Private Equity.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of corporate law, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Ability to develop and retain contacts in the Invest bank community, with corporate development specialists in other investment organisations etc.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Combines professionalism and gravitas with the EQ to interact credibly with owner funders through to corporate executive.
• Have great written and oral communications skills and be able to influence at all levels including C-suite and investors.
• Familiarity with financial databases and tools such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Excel, Power BI.

Why join us?

• As well as a fantastic, inclusive company culture, where employees are truly valued and a competitive salary, we also offer an ever-improving benefits scheme to support your physical and mental well-being which include:
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance cover and Employee Assistant Program.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Excellent opportunities for progression.
• Fantastic Company events and celebrations throughout the year.