JOB SUMMARY
Looking for a Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) drives the 'people side of change' during deals. They oversee cultural integration, stakeholder alignment, and communication, minimizing productivity disruptions and maximizing employee retention. Senior role experienced with planning & delivering program communications. Create change management plan. Risk classification. Impact assessment and mitigations planning. Stage gate meetings and town halls. Will coordinate with corporate communications team. Need training plan & review training materials.

Key Responsibilities
Change Strategy & Playbook: Design and execute actionable change management strategies scaled for specific M&A timelines.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust, manage resistance, and maintain alignment across leadership in both the acquiring and acquired companies.
Communications: Translate complex M&A strategies into compelling, transparent, and regular narratives for employees at all levels.
Cultural Integration: Assess organizational culture differences and drive initiatives to blend them successfully.
Training & Readiness: Identify skill gaps, coordinate training workstreams, and measure organizational readiness before and after the deal closes.

Required Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of experience in OCM, Management Consulting, or HR, with direct exposure to M&A integrations.
Soft Skills: 5+ years of exceptional executive presence, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Mandatory Industry experience required: Life sciences

Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Desirable qualifications include Prosci or CCMP (Certified Change Management Professional).