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

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

Overview

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 .

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!

This is a 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.

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

Lead the integration of newly acquired manufacturing sites into the Adragos network; manage the full PMI process from site carve-out to operational, cultural and systems integration.
Oversee operational improvement initiatives and CAPEX programs at the sites to ensure they meet performance and quality standards.
Develop and implement the Adragos Pharma Production System (APPS) – the internal blueprint for a scalable, high-performance CDMO manufacturing network. Define group-wide principles, ensure site-wide consistency, and identify synergies and opportunities for harmonization.
Coordinate across countries and cross-functional project teams; act as a key architect of the group's operating model.
Lead cross-functional project management approaches (agile or stage-gate); maintain issue and risk logs and develop mitigation plans; build business cases for operational, cost, and productivity synergies.
Drive process and manufacturing systems alignment, assess existing processes and systems, and lead harmonization and standardization efforts (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, manufacturing, logistics).
Develop a change management plan and communications for senior management, employees and stakeholders; facilitate workshops and training to ensure adoption of new processes and systems.

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

About Us

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