Strategy and Integration Senior Manager M&A

We are seeking a Strategy and Integration Senior Manager – M&A to lead the end-to-end integration of newly acquired healthcare assets across the UAE and KSA.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, finance, and culture, ensuring seamless integration while protecting and enhancing deal value. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, cross-border experience, and a hands-on execution mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Strategy & Execution

• Lead end-to-end integration planning and execution for acquired hospitals, clinics, labs, and healthcare platforms.
• Develop and manage 100-day integration plans, synergy models, and integration roadmaps.
• Align integration initiatives with deal thesis and investment expectations.
• Ensure smooth business continuity during integration phases.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive integration across key functions including Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Supply Chain.
• Act as the central liaison between Corporate HQ and local asset leadership.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery of integration milestones.

Synergy & Performance Management

• Identify and deliver cost and operational synergies.
• Support revenue enhancement initiatives and performance improvement programs.
• Standardize procurement, vendor management, and shared services across entities.
• Track integration KPIs and monitor value realization.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare executive-level reports and integration updates for leadership, investors, and the Board.
• Maintain structured tracking of progress, risks, and action plans.

Change Management & Culture Integration

• Address cultural and operational gaps between acquired entities and corporate frameworks.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth cultural integration.
• Foster alignment across diverse teams and geographies.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure integration activities comply with healthcare regulations in UAE and KSA.
• Monitor licensing transitions, regulatory approvals, and payer alignment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Management, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Mandarin speaker preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in:
• Strategy consulting
• Corporate M&A / Transaction Advisory
• Private Equity portfolio operations
• Healthcare platforms
• Proven experience in post-merger integration or large-scale transformation programs.
• Exposure to multi-country operations (Middle East experience preferred).
• Strong financial modeling, operational analysis, and synergy tracking experience.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

• Integration planning and execution
• Financial and operational modeling
• KPI tracking and performance management
• Program and stakeholder management

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking
• High ownership with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Cross-cultural adaptability and communication skills