Technical Diagnostics Consultant – Japanese Speaking

TTP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation firm in Cambridge seeks a Technical Diagnostics Consultant fluent in Japanese and English. You will shape groundbreaking diagnostic products, build lasting relationships with Japanese clients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A strong scientific background and proven product development experience are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment with international travel opportunities.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution

Free on-site nutritious lunch

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Life insurance (6x salary)

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Activities and community fund

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a scientific or engineering discipline, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Physics.
• Fluent in Japanese and English; cultural awareness of Japanese working practices.
• Experience in a Life Science/biotechnology/medical technology environment.
• Demonstrable product development experience.
• Experience managing or building strong customer relationships.
• Collaborative experience with interdisciplinary, technical colleagues.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships with external partners in Japan.
• Contribute to hands-on, technical product development.
• Tailor solutions to clients' unique requirements.
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Cultural awareness of Japanese working practices

Product development experience

Experience managing customer relationships

Education

Strong academic background in scientific or engineering discipline

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Technical Diagnostics Consultant – Japanese Speaking, Cambridge

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TTP

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

TTP’s Life Science team is on a mission to improve healthcare. We work at the intersection of biology, physical science and engineering, partnering with ambitious clients to invent, design and manufacture impactful products and technologies. Our projects span areas such as advanced therapies, diagnostics, high-throughput drug discovery, molecular detection, DNA sequencing and cancer screening.

As part of our commitment to growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, we're seeking a talented technical consultant who will join our Diagnostics team to shape groundbreaking products and technologies and make an impact in this dynamic market. You’ll build strong customer relationships with external partners in Japan, as well as contribute to hands-on, technical product development.

You’ll build bridges with both clients and prospective clients, understanding their needs, and working with the rest of the team at TTP to tailor solutions to the unique requirements of the market. Your insight into Japanese business culture, coupled with your fluency in both Japanese and English, will be key to fostering strong relationships and drive technical collaboration. You’ll lean into your ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to colleagues and clients from diverse fields of expertise.

You’ll be part of a strong multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and designers who collaborate to realise the most ambitious technical challenges in medical diagnostics. You’ll have the opportunity to work on multiple projects at any one time, can expect to advance and expand your understanding of entirely new fields of science and technology and develop your project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background in a scientific or engineering discipline e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics
• Fluent in Japanese and English, and cultural awareness of Japanese working practices; experience working with Japanese clients or within a Japanese business context is highly desirable
• Experience in a Life Science/biotechnology/medical technology environment
• Demonstrative product development experience
• Experience of managing or building strong customer relationships
• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary, technicalcolleagues
• Willingness to travel internationally

Additional Information

Benefits

TTP is an employee-owned business, based at TTP Campus in Melbourn, just 10 miles south of Cambridge. Our purpose-built, sustainable offices and laboratories are set in green surroundings, creating an inspiring environment for innovation. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

Our employee benefits include:

• Annual profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Free, nutritious lunch in our on-site restaurant
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life insurance worth 6x salary
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• An activities and community fund that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether it’s lunchtime squash or football, Zumba or our own rock band.
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships.

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