Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
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Main purpose of the job:
The Department for International Trade (DIT), operating from the British High Commission network, is looking to fill a vacancy in our trade team at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai. The primary role will be to assist UK companies in the sectors of Healthcare and Life sciences to do business in India. The job holder will have to work on the three pillars: Commercial opportunities, Market development and Market Access in order to achieve this. The role would include management of strategic relationships with industry contacts, and relevant Government departments in western India (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa), including updating our internal management tools.
Healthcare and Life Sciences industry, comprising Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, and Digital Health, are the key focus areas. Working with your manager and colleagues, you will identify and develop an extensive range of contacts in businesses, trade and other government organisations in these sectors.
You will also be a part of the wider virtual Healthcare & Life sciences sector team in India, reporting to the Senior Trade Advisor, and will need to be a self-starter, able to manage your own time effectively, evaluating options, impacts, knowing when and how to seek advice from others. You will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the wider DIT and One-HMG (Her Majesty’s Government) team in India.
The job holder will require:
- To liaise with senior management of Indian hospitals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics in western India, and develop a key account management strategy.
- To identify opportunities for trade between UK and India in the above mentioned areas, and build a pipeline for your region.
- To ensure delivery of targets including, Export Wins, Overseas Direct Investment and Service Deliveries.
- To identify market access barriers for UK companies, and work with trade policy team on resolving them.
- To update internal management tools, and extract and disseminate information to team members.
- To convey with clarity and conviction, keeping internal and external stakeholders informed at all.
- To contribute and deliver on planned marketing activities to promote UK healthcare and life sciences companies.
- To be flexible working cross-sectors if needed.
- To work on wider UK Government objectives, including delivery on events, Ministerial/senior officials’ visits and activities, and trade delegations.
The person will be required to support sector and Post related activities and events outside of normal working hours. Some international travel may also be required.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
Qualifications:
Graduate/post-graduate. Candidates with exceptional exposure will be considered.
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant commercial/business experience.
- Knowledge of Healthcare and Life Sciences sector, with an ability to quickly develop contacts in the sector.
- Strong skills to search out significant opportunities for UK business.
- Excellent team working, social, and communication skills.
- Ability to deal with senior stakeholders in the business world.
- Knowledge of working in trade promotion.
- Knowledge of working in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic laboratories and medical device companies in India or the UK is an added advantage.
- Has been part of a dispersed team.
- Marketing and presentational skills.
Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
15 November 2020
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
40
South Asia & Afghanistan
India
Mumbai
British Deputy High Commission
1
INR 63,333 plus a 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation fund per month.
1 January 2021
The starting salary will be INR 63,333 plus a 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation fund per month.
BHC offers great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
a) Complete the Online Application Form
b) Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form and the competency questions.
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload the appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable). They should also inform their current line managers, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by ”15th November 2020” midnight (IST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Please Note :
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
- We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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