[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Novartis · Mapletree Business City # Commercial Partnerships Lead, APMA Mapletree Business City Full-time Manager or lead Sales Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Posted October 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Mapletree-Business-City-MBC/Commercial-Partnerships-Lead--APMA_REQ-10078167-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Commercial Partnerships Lead, APMA ## Job description ### Job Description Summary Commercial Partnership Lead, APMA Location: Singapore #LinkedIn Hybrid As Commercial Partnerships Lead, APMA, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing strategic commercial partnerships that strengthen the portfolio across the region. You will identify and evaluate high-potential external opportunities, guide partnership governance and due diligence, and help ensure successful execution once partnerships are in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and enjoys working across markets, stakeholders, and external partners to unlock value and drive impact. This role is an Executive Director level. ### Major Accountabilities Commercial Partnership Opportunity Identification and Assessment - Identify and assess commercial partnership opportunities across countries and geographies - Support countries in prioritizing the most viable partnership options - Evaluate strategic and commercial fit based on portfolio and market needs - Analyze partnership ecosystem strengths, gaps, and constraints - Provide structured insights to inform regional and country decision forums Deal Governance, Due Diligence, and Approval - Coordinate partnership deal governance and approval processes - Ensure deal assessments meet internal guidelines and policies - Support due diligence across commercial, legal, and finance functions - Prepare clear documentation for governance and approval bodies - Ensure alignment with MAL policy (Medical Affairs and Legal policy) requirements ### Alliance Management and Partner Performance - Build and maintain effective relationships with external partners - Monitor partnership performance against agreed deliverables - Track financial and profit and loss (P&L) impact of partnership deals - Ensure compliance with contractual and governance obligations - Oversee audits and follow‑up actions related to partnerships Requirements: University degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field. Advanced business, finance or management qualification e.g. MBA desired 8–12 years of experience in commercial partnerships Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments, understanding of the pharma product lifecycle Exposure to regional or multi‑country commercial operations Experience supporting partnership 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 compliance AI fluency with the ability to effectively use AI tools to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and drive business outcomes Skills Desired Alliance Management, Business Development, Business Partnerships, Customer Experience (CX), Due Diligence, Evaluation (Inactive), Scouting (Inactive), Strategic Alliances ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Mapletree Business City - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Mapletree-Business-City-MBC/Commercial-Partnerships-Lead--APMA_REQ-10078167-1) ## Hiring at Novartis - Open jobs: 858 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 25, 2026 [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/038cfea0d3e847b6fd0e/) Mapletree Business City ### [Area Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/e282d22916090b44c244/) Mapletree Business City ### [Brand Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/d42dead8716b3b50e2f5/) Mapletree Business City ### [Value & Access TA Head Immunology & Neuroscience, APMA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/b7785083dd34fc71f409/) Mapletree Business City ### [Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/7427c0c6e8db263999e2/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Commercial Partnerships](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asahi-group-holdings/jobs/ebbf5cbc8d5c98393912/) Asahi Group Holdings ### [Cluster Manager - Partnerships CV & Tractor COE/Senior Cluster Manager - Partnerships CV & Tractor COE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bajaj-finserv/jobs/f58ec35ec7c4815651bd/) Bajaj Finserv · Pune Corporate Office - Weikfield ### [Unit Manager - Partnerships CV & Tractor COE/Senior Unit Manager - Partnerships CV & Tractor COE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bajaj-finserv/jobs/4b120dcb298319e45b36/) Bajaj Finserv · Pune Corporate Office - Weikfield ### [Partnerships manager - Business Loans](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/grasim-industries/jobs/2f66e6bbc00c7cf95b79/) Grasim Industries · Maharashtra ### [Vice President, Commercial & Customer Partnerships](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ares-management/jobs/04c4b55c28878228f997/) Ares Management OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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