Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Integration

Overview

In this role you will lead the planning and execution of acquisition integrations, guiding the program from due diligence through steady-state operations. You’ll own the integration plan, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, manage risk and governance, and report progress to executives. You will work closely with acquired leadership and IQVIA stakeholders to achieve the business case objectives and strategic synergies. This position offers the opportunity to shape integration strategy, drive change, and sustain value across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine the overall integration strategy with Corporate Development and the business
• Build and lead cross-functional Integration Workstream Leads across HR, Finance, IT, Commercial, Legal, Quality and Operations
• Develop risk plans from due diligence and coordinate post-diligence reviews with Legal Lead
• Create and maintain the handover deck bridging diligence and integration teams
• Plan, budget, and drive the integration with a high-level cross-functional plan (Smartsheet)
• Coordinate governance cadence with executive sponsors; track progress, past-due tasks, and risks
• Manage Smartsheet and the Integration Team Space for accurate reporting
• Connect workstreams via dependencies and align on priorities
• Establish interim operating approaches to avoid disruption when one integration is delayed
• Facilitate change management and communication to accelerate adoption across acquired and IQVIA teams
• Identify and manage risks and issues, escalate where needed, and drive resolution
• Conduct After Action Reviews to capture lessons learned and refine the integration playbook

Key requirements

• Strategic focus and strong planning/organizational skills
• Impactful communication and ability to build strategic relationships
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and facilitate cross-functional projects
• Sound decision making and delegation/empowerment
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Proficiency with project and portfolio tracking tools, notably Smartsheet
• Ability to navigate politics and manage conflict
• Experience with M&A, post-merger integration, or large-scale change programs is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent is advantageous

• leadership disposition
• change leadership
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• Smartsheet
• project and portfolio tracking tools

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