Commercial Partnerships Lead, APMA

Job Description Summary
Commercial Partnership Lead, APMALocation : Singapore#LinkedIn HybridAs 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. 
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 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