Executive Partnerships Leader, Pharma & Growth Alliances

SG90 (FCRS = SG015) Novartis Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd. seeks a Commercial Partnerships Lead for APMA (Singapore). You will drive strategic partnerships across markets, guide governance, and ensure successful execution with cross-functional teams.

This ED-level role requires deep experience in pharma partnerships, regional exposure, and strong financial acumen to maximize portfolio value and impact.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Advanced business/finance qualification such as MBA is desirable.
• 8–12 years of experience in commercial partnerships.
• Experience in pharma/healthcare life sciences environments.
• Exposure to regional or multi-country commercial operations.
• Experience supporting governance and approvals.
• Commercial assessment and opportunity prioritization.
• Strong understanding of financial and P&L impact.
• Understanding of partnership deal structures and governance.
• Ability to manage alliance performance and ensure compliance.
• AI fluency to leverage tools for productivity.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess commercial partnership opportunities across countries and geographies.
• Support prioritization of viable partnership options.
• Evaluate strategic and commercial fit based on portfolio needs.
• Analyze partnership ecosystem strengths, gaps, constraints.
• Provide structured insights for decision forums.
• Coordinate governance and approval processes.
• Support due diligence across commercial, legal, and finance.
• Prepare documentation for governance bodies.
• Monitor partnership performance and revenue impact.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and governance obligations.
• Oversee audits and follow-up actions related to partnerships.

Skills

Alliance Management

Business Development

Business Partnerships

Customer Experience

Due Diligence

Strategic Alliances

AI Fluency

Partnership Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Life Sciences

MBA

Job description

Novartis Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd. seeks a Commercial Partnerships Lead for APMA (Singapore). You will drive strategic partnerships across markets, guide governance, and ensure successful execution with cross-functional teams.

This ED-level role requires deep experience in pharma partnerships, regional exposure, and strong financial acumen to maximize portfolio value and impact.