Murtza Naseem

About Murtza Naseem

With over 20 years of experience, I’ve led strategic enterprise transformations, complex global mergers, divestitures, and post-deal integrations across the U.S, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. From launching 50+ EPMOs and IMOs to managing cross-functional teams of 250+ professionals, my focus has always been on aligning strategy with flawless execution. I\'ve had the privilege of working with leading organizations like Parexel, Syneos Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Ernst & Young guiding end to end M&A integrations, strategic program delivery, and operational readiness. Whether driving Day 1 execution or long-term synergy realization, I thrive in high-impact environments where transformation meets measurable value. Additionally, I continue to support the clinical portfolio at BioTech, BioPharma, MedTech, and CROs by assisting in the Outsourcing, Vendor Selection & Partnerships in the following areas:• CRO/vendor selections (RFIs, RFPs)• Contract and budget negotiations (SOWs, Work Orders, Startup Agreements, SUAs, LOIs)• Change Order management• Financial oversight (QFRs)• CRO Partnership selection and negotiation (MSAs)• Governance development support services, including CRO/vendor relations management (KPIs)

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Yaar Consulting, Llc

   Feb 2016 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Direct and support delivery of a wide variety of M&A, divestitures, and a wide variety of CorporateDevelopment deals globally: typically ranging in value from $10M to above $1B- Lead teams serving clients across various industries (e.g- consumer & industrial products, healthcare & life sciences, high-tech and software, insurance) demonstrating an executive presence with C-level client counterparts, particularly in the context of Office of CIO advisory- Provide expertise in buy-side and sell-side merger & carveout transactions supporting activities through end-to-end M&A lifecycle (e.g. – Technology Diligence, Pre-Close/Day 1 Readiness, Post-Close Execution)- Lead separation planning and integration planning phase by defining separated/integrated state platform strategy, identifying value creation opportunities, performing core architecture disposition strategies, identifying software vendors and system integrators, identifying business capability impacts, identifying critical entanglements, refining one-time and run-rate cost estimates, and defining roadmap for separation/integration- Manage TSAs, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and aiding in the transition process, including managing the data transfer management process with the seller to aid in new system implementations- Interface with Private Equity operations and deal teams to inform on major risks, dependencies, decisions, and progress on transaction- Manage project economics including tracking project budgets, creating and delivering invoices, and managing the collection process - Support storyline development for project teams – drawing together data analysis, visualizations, recommendations, and financial impacts into a cohesive deliverable- Coach and manage other consultants and actively participate in the performance review process- Understand client strategy and investment priorities and turn those goals into concrete engagements and detailed proposals

Education

• Ferris State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

• University of the Punjab

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  1989 — 1991

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Certificate, Strategic Planning

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Certificate, Fundraising and Marketing

  2003 — 2003

Skills

• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Recruiting
• Project Planning
• Budgets
• Business Analysis
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Policy
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Human Resources
• Servicenow Administrator
• Software Documentation
• Crm
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Communication
• Budgeting
• Ms Project
• Strategic Planning
• Servicenow
• Process Improvement
• Security
• Analysis
• Operations Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Integration
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Process
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Business Process Improvement