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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details About the Role The Senior Director, GDATS M&A Integration, reporting into the VP, Strategy and Planning/Office of the CDIO, within the Global Data and Technology Solutions (GDATS) organization, will serve as the central point of contact and connective tissue to the GDATS Senior Leadership Team for all M&A-related technology integration capabilities. This leader will design and institutionalize the GDATS M&A Technology Integration Playbook to ensure repeatable, scalable success, while driving the execution of integration initiatives with precision. Acting as a strategic bridge between GDATS, corporate development, and business leadership, this role ensures that integration efforts are aligned with enterprise digital and data priorities, accelerate value capture, and minimize disruption. Key Responsibilities · Serve as the primary liaison to the GDATS Senior Leadership Team on all M&A tech integration initiatives, providing connectivity, transparency, and alignment. · Develop, own, and continuously refine the M&A Technology Integration Playbook, codifying best practices, governance, and processes for GDATS-led integrations. · Lead the technology integration strategy and roadmap for all M&A activity, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital, data, and cybersecurity objectives. · Drive due diligence on technology, digital assets, and infrastructure to identify risks, opportunities, and synergy potential. · Partner with GDATS leaders, corporate development, and business executives to prioritize and execute integration initiatives that unlock business value. · Oversee cross-functional integration workstreams, including enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS), cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and cybersecurity. · Manage vendor contracts, licensing, and technology rationalization efforts to optimize scalability and cost efficiency. · Establish integration KPIs, monitor progress, and report outcomes to GDATS leadership and executive stakeholders. · Champion change management and adoption efforts to ensure smooth transitions and minimize business disruption. · Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of technology integration managers and subject matter experts. Qualifications · 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology integration, enterprise IT, or digital transformation. · Demonstrated success leading large-scale M&A technology integrations across multiple geographies. · Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Data Lakes, Cloud, Cybersecurity). · Exceptional ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership levels. · Proven experience in building integration playbooks, frameworks, or repeatable methodologies. · Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree required. Leadership Competencies · Strategic, enterprise-wide thinker with ability to design scalable frameworks. · Skilled connector and communicator who builds trust across senior leadership teams. · Results-driven leader focused on execution, speed, and precision. · Agile and adaptable in navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities. The Senior Director, M&A Integration within Cencora’s Global Data and Technology Solutions (GDATS) organization will lead all M&A-related technology integration efforts. Reporting to the VP, Strategy and Planning/Office of the CDIO, this role develops and institutionalizes the GDATS M&A Technology Integration Playbook, ensuring scalable, repeatable success. Responsibilities include driving integration strategy, aligning digital and data priorities, managing cross-functional workstreams, and overseeing due diligence, vendor contracts, and change management. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of leadership experience in M&A technology integration, deep knowledge of enterprise platforms, and a proven ability to execute large-scale initiatives with precision and impact. What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Salary Range* $156,300 - 241,010 *This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range. Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned . Affiliated Companies: Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. 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