Consultant, Competitive Strategy (Japanese Speaking)

Prescient; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Japanese-speaking Consultant to join their Competitive Strategy team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge clinical and commercial success in the biopharmaceutical sector. You will engage in extensive research, both secondary and primary, to provide critical insights that aid clients in making informed decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in life sciences, consulting experience, and the ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries. Join a high-growth environment that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from industry professionals

Exposure to cutting-edge therapies

Qualifications

• At least two degrees in life sciences required.
• Multiple years of consulting experience in oncology or biosimilars.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary and primary research to support client engagements.
• Analyze market and competitor information for strategic insights.

Skills

Japanese proficiency (spoken and written)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in life sciences (e.g., neuroscience, biotechnology, MPharm, MSc/MBA)

Tools

MS Office

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About You

Have you decided that biopharma consulting is for you? Are you looking to become the catalyst between clinical and commercial success? Prescient is seeking Japanese-speaking Consultants for our growing Competitive Strategy business in London and Manchester, UK. Do you have experience and passion for:

• Knowledge of development and commercialisation aspects of the biopharmaceutical industry?
• Supporting highly complex biosimilars, oncology, and neuroscience projects?
• A sound understanding of treatment paradigms, unmet needs, and market trends?
• A creative and analytical mind capable of sourcing relevant insight through secondary data analytics and primary research?
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to operate effectively as part of a global team?

About Prescient Competitive Strategy

Prescient Competitive Strategy, a Prescient Healthcare Group business, offers top-tier biopharmaceutical intelligence by providing impactful insights and decision support to product and portfolio teams from early clinical development through to loss of exclusivity.

About The Opportunity

As a Consultant, your time will be divided as follows:

• 70% conducting secondary research
• 30% conducting primary research

You will be part of a fast-growing PE-backed business that allows high-performing employees to make an impact and contribute to business growth. You will support the development and commercialization of portfolios, assets, and brands by integrating therapeutic, clinical, and commercial expertise to help clients make confident decisions.

Your responsibilities include collecting and analyzing market, competitor, and stakeholder information to support intelligence and insight engagements across client product and company life cycles. Knowledge of drug development and commercialisation is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence Generation: sourcing, analyzing, and reporting scientific, clinical, commercial, corporate, or regulatory published information.
• Primary Research: engaging with industry experts to understand market trends and competitive positioning.
• Analysis and Reporting: collaborating to analyze findings, develop insights, and prepare client presentations.
• Conference Attendance: engaging with key industry conferences, symposia, and posters.
• Knowledge Assets Maintenance: building data repositories linked to therapeutic areas and market dynamics.
• Communication: effectively communicating with Japanese-speaking clients, partners, or team members.

Required Experience And Skills

• At least two or more degrees in life sciences (e.g., neuroscience, biotechnology, MPharm, MSc/MBA).
• Multiple years of consulting experience, especially in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, or biosimilars.
• Experience with primary research in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) at a professional or native level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across language and cultural boundaries.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of drug development and commercialization processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Enthusiasm for expanding skills and knowledge of the business and market.
• Fluency in English.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based remuneration.
• Opportunity to support pharmaceutical and biotech clients with strategic challenges.
• High-growth, entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility.
• Platform for professional development and career progression.
• Mentorship from industry professionals, exposure to cutting-edge therapies, and senior client engagement.

About Prescient Healthcare Group

Prescient specializes in decision support and portfolio strategy for the biopharmaceutical industry, partnering with top companies worldwide. Founded in 2007, Prescient has a global presence and a team of nearly 475 experts with extensive therapeutic, clinical, and commercial expertise. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.