Job Description Summary
Commercial Partnership Lead, APMA
Location : Singapore
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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.
Job Description
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 in commercial partnerships, business development, or licensing
- 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
- Financial and P&L impact awareness
- Understanding of partnership deal structures and governance
- Ability to manage alliance performance and compliance
Skills Desired
Alliance Management, Business Development, Business Partnering, Customer Experience, Due Diligence, Evaluation, Negotiation Skills, Scouting, Strategic Partnerships
