Business Unit Director, Medical Device (4557)

＊This role requires native level Japanese and Business English＊

＊日本語がネイティブレベルで英語が流暢に会話ができる方(両方必須)＊

CONFIDENTIAL - BU Director @ Fortune 500 maker

We have just begun working on a search project to find the successor for a key BU Director position. We are working directly with the current incumbent, who is willing to meet with strong, qualified and interested candidates in a casual setting as a first step. 

The company:

• Fortune 500 company with a focus on both medical devices
• The current business is performing strongly in their markets, and the company is experiencing stable growth.
• Exciting potential for the company in the future with strategic acquisitions growing the business significantly
• In Japan, the company has 600+ people, with HQ in Tokyo and has a stable, collaborative culture

The role:

• BU Head for one of the company's key businesses.
• Full P/L responsibility for a business currently worth approx $50M USD, covering sales / marketing / education
• Looking for a sharp and dynamic business leader to drive growth in existing and new market segments through the current and upcoming product line, including key new product launches in 2019
• Fully responsible for the strategic plan of the business, with an aim to maintain and increase growth
• This will report directly to Japan President, and have a high level of interaction with APAC and global

Requirements:

• B.A. /B.S. degree, preferably including formal studies in business or engineering.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of product management experience or sales experience required, preferably in medical device
• Experience in both Sales and Commercial Marketing is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team, influence others, and through strong organizational skills, generate results.
• Strong English and Fluent Japanese capabilities required

Benefits:

• Great company culture
• Solid career progression - this role might lead to the current President replacement in the future
• Great health and welfare benefits
• Very competitive compensation
• Tokyo-based