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Commercial Partnerships Lead, APMA
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Mapletree Business City (MBC)
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Director, Resource Optimization Commercial” (Medical and Health Services Managers) in NJ: $183k–$223k, median $223k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. 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