APAC Brand & Partnerships Leader

Thornton Tomasetti; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Brand & Commercial Partnership Manager to drive partnerships across APAC and strengthen market positioning. You will lead the development of a differentiated brand narrative and an ecosystem of partners to expand reach and engagement, supporting sustainable growth.

You will work with regional teams to activate collaborations, negotiate agreements, and optimize partner performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, commercial, or business development within healthcare, diagnostics, medical devices, or related life sciences.
• Experience across APAC markets and multi-country initiatives.
• Proven track record in brand strategy, strategic partnerships, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships to accelerate commercial growth.
• Develop and manage partnership frameworks including demand generation, outreach, and governance.
• Partner with country teams to activate collaborations in-market.
• Lead alliance discussions with commercial and legal teams to structure agreements.
• Monitor partnership performance and optimize the ecosystem.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Storytelling

Negotiation

Influencing without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Brand & Commercial Partnership Manager to drive partnerships across APAC and strengthen market positioning. You will lead the development of a differentiated brand narrative and an ecosystem of partners to expand reach and engagement, supporting sustainable growth.

You will work with regional teams to activate collaborations, negotiate agreements, and optimize partner performance.