Head of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration (m/f/d)

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the integration of newly acquired manufacturing sites into the Adragos network. You will manage the full PMI process – from the initial carve-out of sites from large pharma groups to their operational, cultural, and systems integration into our group. You will also oversee operational improvement initiatives and CAPEX programs at the sites to ensure they meet our performance and quality standards.

In parallel, you will develop and implement the Adragos Pharma Production System (APPS) – our internal blueprint for building a scalable, high-performance CDMO manufacturing network. This includes defining group-wide principles, ensuring consistency across sites, and identifying synergies and opportunities for harmonization.

This is a very senior, hands-on and highly cross-functional role reporting to the Group COO, with close collaboration with the CEO and founder. It requires leadership, structure, and a strong bias for execution. You will coordinate across countries, manage cross-functional project teams, and be a key architect of the group’s operating model.

We are seeking a former top tier strategy consultant or operational transformation leader with solid experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or CDMO environments. You must have worked on complex post-merger integrations or site transformations. You combine analytical strength with a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach.

• Develop Adragos Pharma Production System:
  • Define processes, manufacturing systems and organizational structures for Adragos Operating Model
  • Define KPIs and success metrics for the integrated operations organization
  • Lead process harmonization, standardization and best-practice rollout
  • Prepare steering committees, track decisions and action items
• Integration Planning & Governance:
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive PMI roadmap, milestones and governance structure
  • Follow-up workstreams, deliverables and interdependencies across operations functions
  • Prepare steering committees, track decisions and action items
• Project Management & Synergy Realization:
  • Drive cross-functional teams through agile or stage-gate project management approaches
  • Maintain issue and risk logs; implement mitigation plans and escalate as needed
  • Ensure, follow-up and monitor operational synergies (cost, revenue, capacity, productivity) and build detailed business cases
• Process & Manufacturing Systems Alignment:
  • Assess existing processes, manufacturing systems and organizational structures (incl. entanglements)
  • Lead process integration, harmonization, standardization and best-practice rollout (e.g., procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, manufacturing, logistics)
• Change Management & Communication:
  • Develop a change management plan to address people-side risks, cultural integration and stakeholder alignment
  • Create communication materials (presentations, newsletters, FAQs) for senior management, employees and other stakeholders
  • Facilitate workshops, town halls and training sessions to ensure adoption of new processes and systems
  • Conduct post-integration reviews and lessons-learned sessions

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in Operations / PMI / Organisational transformations, M&A integration or large-scale process reengineering
• Demonstrated success driving complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment
• Post Merger Integration expertise: Proven track record of leading operational integrations or carve-outs preferably in manufacturing, supply chain or service environments
• Program/project management: PMP, strong mastery of MS Project, Smartsheet or similar tools
• Financial acumen: Ability to build and analyze P&L models, synergy business cases, integration budgets and ROI calculations
• Data analysis & reporting: Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau, SQL or other analytical tools to track KPIs and drive data-led decisions
• Risk & compliance: Familiarity with regulatory requirements, internal controls