Organizational Change Management Lead

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).