Business Development Associate - Japanese speaker

OPIS; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Business Development Associate to expand its client network in the APAC region. This fully remote position involves engaging potential clients, conducting research, and coordinating meetings. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of sales experience, be fluent in Japanese and English, and have strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive salary and long-term growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full onboarding and training

Long-term growth opportunities

Remote work

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in sales, business development, or recruitment.
• Native/fluent Japanese and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through outreach.
• Research organizations to identify decision-makers.
• Coordinate meetings between clients and company experts.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or a degree

Job description

At OPIS, a leading international Clinical Research Organization (CRO), we are seeking a "hungry for success" Business Development Associate who will help expand our global client network across the life sciences sector focusing on APAC region.

You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to identify new business opportunities, research target companies, and connect with the key decision-makers in pharma and biotech. You'll play a key role in introducing OPIS services, understanding client needs and supporting long-term partnerships.

This is a fully remote/home based role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
• Research and analyze organizations to identify decision-makers
• Coordinate meetings between clients and OPIS experts
• Maintain CRM data and prepare regular activity reports
• Follow up with leads and nurture client relationships

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a degree
• 1 - 3 years of experience in sales (BDR, SDR, recruitment, etc.)
• Native/fluent Japanese and English with strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities
• Proactive, team-oriented, and results-driven mindset
• Eagerness to grow

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full onboarding and training to ensure your success in the role
• Long-term growth opportunities and a clear development path
• The chance to work remotely

At OPIS, you’ll join a collaborative international team where initiative and growth are encouraged. If you’re ready to build your career in business development within the clinical research industry - we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

OPIS is an International CRO with over 25 years of experience in conducting Phase I-IV, non-interventional and medical devices studies on an international level. We always offer state-of-the-art information technology solutions and innovative approaches to the increasing complexity and variety of projects.

OPIS extensive expertise covers all phases of drug-related trials, taking care of the Sponsor beyond the therapeutic area, offering also accurate clinical investigations for medical and diagnostic devices. With Global Clinical Research Locations all over the world, OPIS offers a full range of integrated clinical research services as scientific advice, medical writing, trial start-up, monitoring, study management, data management, statistics, pharmacovigilance, medical monitoring, electronic data capture as well as quality assurance and training.