Manager / Senior Manager Inhouse Consulting - Life Science Sector (all genders) (full-/part-time) 1

Work Your Magic with us  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans – so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your role:

We love consulting Do you? As the company's internal consultancy, we tackle strategic projects across Healthcare, Life Science, Electronics, and Enabling Functions. Our diverse team of around 75 colleagues brings expertise from top-tier external consultancies, major industry players, and top academic institutions. With offices in Darmstadt (HQ), the Greater Boston Area (USA), and Singapore, we deliver high-impact projects to the company's most critical business challenges. Working directly with senior management, we lead local, regional, and global initiatives that drive organizational success. Beyond providing consulting services, we serve as a talent incubator for our company, with a considerable number of colleagues transitioning into key leadership or expert roles throughout the organization every year. Combining both, business consulting and people development, we contribute to the company's success and accelerate your career 

You will work as part of project teams, providing business consulting primarily in the field of post-merger integrations before transitioning to the next exciting career step within our company after approximately 2-4 years. As you manage post-merger integrations end-to-end, you will set up and run Integration Management Offices, orchestrate Day-1 readiness, define target operating models, and deliver identified synergies. As a colleague and trusted partner, you inspire change throughout the organization, handle interactions with internal clients and guide project teams in flat team structures. As Data & AI are key drivers of innovation and performance at Merck, you proactively identify and apply Data & AI opportunities in your projects. 

 
Our approach differs from external consulting. We offer: 

Empowerment: You own your projects from proposal development to steering committee presentations, and project closure. Project assignments are matched with your individual development goals and reflect your level of seniority. You will be able to directly experience the impact your work has on our business and patients worldwide. 

Career development: Your leadership in challenging consulting projects will give you high visibility across our business sectors, allowing you to cultivate a deep internal network and ultimately positioning you for a successful transition into your next chapter within our company. While advancing your own professional growth, you simultaneously invest in mentoring and developing junior colleagues. 

Flexibility of work: You will experience our high-impact culture with less business travel and more flexible work arrangements than in external consulting. Moreover, we run a hybrid workplace approach with a healthy mix of remote work and office presence. 

  
Who you are:

Master's degree in natural sciences, engineering, or business. PhD/MBA is a plus Work experience of 4-6 years in consulting with focus on post-merger integrations, ideally in pharma, biotech, diagnostics, bioprocessing, biology, chemistry, semiconductor solutions or similar. Additional experience in post-merger integrations in a corporate setting is a plus Hands-on experience in setting up and supporting integrations, including defining synergy cases, harmonizing operating models, planning and tracking execution, etc. Proven leadership in cross-functional projects (e.g., commercial, supply chain management, manufacturing, HR, Finance, IT) with complex stakeholder landscapes and exposure to different hierarchical levels Proactive, self-motivated work approach with a passion for working in teams Excellent communication, change management, project management, and presentation skills. You excel at balancing creativity and structured thinking  Practical experience in applying Data & AI to solve business challenges, and the passion to continue developing skills in this field Proficiency in English and preferably also in German Willingness to relocate to the Rhine-Main Area (e.g., Darmstadt, Frankfurt) for regular office presence (2–3 days/week) 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team

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