Trade Adviser - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Verified Company

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

Main purpose of job:

The Department for Business and Trade, 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 Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, and Diagnostics, 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 Adviser, 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 DBT and One-HMG (His Majesty's Government) team in India.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business._

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

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 abovementioned areas and build a pipeline for your region.
To ensure delivery of targets including, Export Wins and Overseas Direct Investment
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.
To contribute and deliver on planned marketing activities to promote UK healthcare and life sciences companies.
To be flexible working crosssectors if needed.
To work on wider UK Government objectives, including delivery on events, Ministerial/senior officials' visits and activities, and trade delegations.

Language requirements:

Language:
English

Level of language required:
Proficient in reading, writing & speaking English

Working patterns:

The UK in India network expects all staff to work at least 4 days a week in the office.
You will be required to support sector and Post related activities and events outside of normal working hours.
Some international travel may be required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1

Essential on arrival:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant commercial/business experience.
Experience of working in Healthcare or Life Sciences sector, with an ability to quickly develop contacts in the sector.
Strong skills to scope for significant opportunities for UK business.
Excellent team working, social, and communication skills.
Ability to deal with senior stakeholders in the business world.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1

Desireable:

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.

Required behaviours 1

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing Application deadline 5 March 2024

Grade - Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position - Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week - 40

Region - South Asia & Afghanistan

Country/Territory - India

Location (City) - Mumbai

Type of Post - British Deputy High Commission

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - INR

Salary - INR 75,359 month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Start Date - 15 April 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay