Ensure proactive management and smooth functioning of Novartis alliances at different development stages, mainly (but not exclusively) with Chines partners, working closely and collaboratively with partners and internal teamsIndependently manage contract, governance and relationship with partners in your alliances throughout their live cycle (pre-signature, launch, implementation, termination)Support other Novartis Alliance Management team members locally during management of highly complex China-based alliance partners - mainly for Chinese alliance partner-facing activitiesServe as internal champion and source of information regarding deal terms / obligations in your managed alliances. Act as a strategic champion of your managed alliances, facilitating executive exchanges, influencing alliance strategy, and support or drive renegotiationsManage complex collaboration issues before they become problems: proactive issue identification, mediation and constructive escalation + resolutionSupport the development of alliance skills within the collaboration team, the growing Chinese C&BD organization, and the wider organization.