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

Job description

Our offer

Adragos Pharma is one of the fastest-growing CDMOs in Europe, with a clear mission: to build a world-class network of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites through acquisitions and operational excellence.

In just three years, we have successfully executed eight acquisitions across Europe and Asia — with four more expected in the near future.


To support this rapid growth and long-term integration, we are hiring a Head of Network Strategy and Post-Merger Integration.


  
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.

 
 

Your mission

• 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

Your profile

• 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

Contact

HR-Team Adragos Pharma
career@adragos-pharma.com

About us

Adragos Pharma is a reliable Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Munich, Germany.

We provide comprehensive development and manufacturing services for drug products, including sterile and non-sterile liquids, solids, and semi-solids.

Our expertise also covers biologicals, orphan drugs, clinical trials, fill-and-finish, and lyophilization, offering end-to-end solutions from product development to commercial supply.

With production sites in Germany, France, Greece, Norway, Japan, and Switzerland, we ensure high-quality manufacturing across all stages of the drug development process.



Founded in 2020, Adragos Pharma has rapidly grown through an ambitious buy & build strategy, supported by FSN Capital.

With a team of over 900 professionals, we are expanding our operations across Europe, North America, and Japan to become a global leader in the CDMO sector.

As a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, CDMOs like Adragos produce 25% of all drugs globally, ensuring access to essential medications.

With increasing healthcare demands, we continue to innovate and set new standards in drug manufacturing.

You want to be part of our dynamic growth?

Then apply now!   

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers