Commercial Officer for Life Science [Foreign Embassy]

【求人No NJB2387014】
Job duty

■Key Responsibilities:
・ Facilitate market entry and partner/distributor searches for life science companies.
・ Organize events roundtable discussions and meetings with key stakeholders.
・ Advise on regulatory requirements pricing and help impact these through public affair work.
・ Build long term partnerships and strategic alliances.
・ Serve as part of the embassy’s life science team contributing to the development of strategic positioning in Japan’s life science sector.

■Others:
Some travel activity must be expected incl. one business trip scheduled about once a year for 1 2 weeks to visit and meet with client companies partners and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:
・ Experience and Expertise: Experience from the life science sector （e.g. pharma medtech biotech or consulting） and expertise in regulatory affairs e.g. clinical trials market authorization or product registration. Experience in consulting or advisory role is an advantage.
・ Educational Background: A relevant advanced degree in science economics politics law business administration life science pharmacy or a related field.
・ Network: A strong professional network within the Japanese life science sector （public and private） is required. Familiarity with Danish life science priorities would be desirable but not a requirement.
・ Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to advice on and identify business opportunities develop export promotion activities and create value and impact for clients.
・ Strategic and Analytical Mindset: Experience in working with industry executives government officials and stakeholders in politically sensitive environments e.g. in relation to regulatory strategy across product development phases and business areas.
・ Communication Skills: Fluency in Japanese and high proficiency in English are essential. Both written and spoken.
・ Proactive Approach: A resourceful sales oriented and results driven individual with a talent for fostering collaboration and partnership while achieving KPIs.
・ Team player: A team player who values a good working environment with a strong focus on cooperation.
・ Other important qualifications. Experience from working in an international environment and living abroad familiarity with public affairs work in life science.