Major accountabilities:

- Lead end to end technology M initiatives in a pharmaceutical context, covering IT due diligence, Day 1 readiness, TSA execution, and post merger integration.
- Own technology integration planning across applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity-ty, and end user services, ensuring alignment with pharma regulatory and quality requirements.
- Assess and manage GxP relevant systems (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Laboratory, Serialization among others), including validation, data integrity, and compliance implications dur-ing due diligence and integration.
- Establish and manage integrated technology M plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, reflecting both deal timelines and regulatory constraints.
- Lead multiple technology and business workstreams in parallel, including Manufacturing IT, Quality IT, and Corporate IT, ensuring global alignment with deal milestones, contracts as well as global Tech initiatives.
- Manage tight, deal driven timelines while ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
- Identify technology, compliance, and data risks during due diligence and drive mitigation strategies in collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, and Security teams.
- Prepare concise, executive ready updates for senior leadership and steering committees, translating complex pharma technology risks into business impact.
- Act as a single point of coordination for internal technology teams and external system integra-tors, vendors, M advisors and M Deal Business.
- Ensure effective handover from deal execution to steady state operations, including validated systems and compliant operating models.
- Drive clear communication and stakeholder engagement across regions, time zones, and regulated-ed functions

Key performance indicators:

- Day‑1 Technology Readiness: Deliver 100% of critical technology capabilities (IT, cyber, data, GxP systems)



ready and compliant by Day‑1 of each deal.
- On‑Time Deal Execution: Achieve agreed M technology milestones across due diligence, TSA, and integration within approved timelines.
- Regulatory& GxP Compliance: Maintain zero critical regulatory or GxP compliance findings attributable to technology M activities.
- Risk Identification& Mitigation: Identify and mitigate all material technology, data, and cybersecurity risks before close or within agreed remediation plans.
- TSA& Separation Effectiveness: Exit technology TSAs on time and within budget while ensuring business continuity and compliance.
- Post‑Close Stabilization: Transition integrated or separated technology environments to steady‑state operations with validated, compliant operating models

Minimum Requirements:Work Experience:

- 15+ years of experience in technology project or program management, with exposure to M, carve-outs, or large transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes including applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, and cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience managing complex programs with global delivery teams, including offshore/onshore models.
- Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across business and technology.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for executive audiences.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent) is preferred.

Skills:

- Experience working in fast-paced, deal-driven technology environments.
- Solid execution mindset with attention to detail and deliv-ery discipline.
- Comfortable working across time zones and with culturally diverse teams.
- Ability to balance speed, quality, and risk in high-pressure situations.
- Interest in building deep expertise in technology-led M and integrations.
- Willingness to travel (up to 50 %)

Languages:

- English.

📌 Senior Program Lead – Merges & Acquisitions, Deals -Technology (Telangana)
🏢 Sandoz
📍 Telangana