Integration and Execution Lead; m​/f​/d

This position is 100% on-site at the Basel office, no home office.

The Athagoras Group is a forward-thinking, internationally active organization dedicated to empowering Life sciences companies to bring their innovation to market. Our services include market access, real-world evidence, regulatory affairs, and pharmacovigilance. Delivered through a tech-enabled approach that ensures the highest quality and innovation for our clients.

The position is a leadership role for candidates who have personally built and led large‑scale, cross‑functional transformation programs across multiple countries, within Life Sciences, tech‑enabled service platforms, and Buy‑and‑Build environments.

You will be accountable for translating the group’s strategic priorities into measurable execution, establishing a global PMO from scratch, and ensuring that every strategic initiative delivers tangible value.

This role requires mandatory Private Equity experience and a proven track record in leading transformation initiatives within Buy‑and‑Build environments and Post‑Merger integration programs. Full professional fluency in English and Russian is essential, while Spanish language skills are considered a strong plus due to close coordination with distributed AI and IT engineering teams in Spain and Georgia operating in a multilingual environment.

• Function as a trusted execution partner, supporting delivery of the group’s strategic agenda
• Establish and lead a group-wide Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up
• Own and manage the portfolio of strategic and transformation initiatives across the platform, from concept through execution to value realization
• Implement governance and structured delivery practices to drive alignment, effective prioritization, and timely decision‑making
• Coordinate and align senior stakeholders across company leadership teams, central functions, and external partners
• Identify execution risks, interdependencies and bottlenecks early and proactively drive resolution
• Support M&A integration and synergy realization across acquired businesses
• Prepare decision‑ready materials for Executive Committees and Board discussions
• Establish scalable execution frameworks, reporting standards and performance tracking mechanisms.

• More than 15 years of senior experience across strategy, transformation, and corporate development
• Proven leadership managing cross‑functional teams and working directly with the senior leadership team
• Experience in Private Equity‑backed environments within Buy‑and‑Build platforms
• Strong knowledge in Post‑Merger integration and synergy delivery
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset suited to fast‑paced and high‑growth environments
• Extensive expertise leading complex, cross‑functional transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to operate effectively in high‑uncertainty environments and build execution frameworks from scratch
• Experience in leading tech‑ and AI‑enabled transformation initiatives
• MBA or master's degree in economics or finance
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately once per month
• Professional fluency in English and Russian is required. Spanish language skills are considered an advantage.