Commercial advisor (health and life science)

Position:                           Commercial advisor (Life Science/Generalist)

Type of employment:   Full time (37 hours) on a local contract for three years with the possibility of extension.

Location:                          Embassy of Denmark in Santiago, Vitacura

Deadline for application: 23rd of July, 2023

Start of work:                 1st of September, 2023 or soon thereafter

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The Embassy of Denmark in Santiago is looking for a strategic thinking and results-oriented commercial advisor to assist Danish companies looking to enter/expand business in Chile, Peru and Ecuador primarily within, but no limited to, the health and life science sector.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

As commercial advisor in the health and life science sector, your focus will be strategic support and guidance of Danish companies that are already present in Chile or are considering doing business in Chile. Your tasks are primarily to pursue and engage in long-term strategic partnerships with Danish companies and selected Chilean partners (GPA-tasks).

The Department of Economic Diplomacy and Trade is part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Trade Council and work in a close regional cooperation with the Danish missions in Latin American. In the Trade Council in LATAM and Chile, we have our strategic focus on four sectors: Energy Transition, Tech, Health & Life Science and Food & Agro. You will work in a regional setting with other commercial advisors at the Danish missions in Latin America, and will be the Embassy’s representative in the regional Health & Life Science sector team. Some travel in Latin America and to Denmark is expected.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Identifying concrete business opportunities for Danish companies in Chile, drawing upon your knowledge and network within the Chilean health and life science sector
  • In coordination with your colleagues in the Latin American health and life science sector team, identify and engage in dialogue with the Danish companies in the sector, helping them understand the business opportunities in Chile and in other Latin American markets
  • Stakeholder management with the Chilean, Peruvian and Ecuadorian authorities and private organizations on behalf of the Danish companies
  • Arrange and participate in sales and partner visits in Chile, Peru and Ecuador on behalf of Danish companies from the health and life science sector, developing market opportunities in the countries
  • Contribute to the Trade Council’s social media platforms in relation to commercial activities
  • Ensure that the Department’s KPIs in the health and life science sector are met

 

Required qualifications

  • Must have a valid work and residence permit for Chile
  • Knowledge of Nordic business culture is an advantage, but not a requirement
  • Knowledge of/experience from working in the health and life science sector would be an advantage, but not a requirement
  • Knowledge of how Danish Embassies collaborate with Danish companies in a business context is an advantage, but not a requirement
  • A high sense of responsibility and good motivational skills
  • Relevant higher education
  • IT proficiency and solid Microsoft Office skills, flair for basic CRM data processing
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of a Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian or Swedish) is an advantage, but not a requirement
  • Ability to learn to act as a public servant in accordance with Danish regulations and standards
  • Great interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues
  • Pro-active personality with the ability to foster and maintain networks within your field

 

Reporting:

  • You will report to the Head of Economic Diplomacy and Trade.

 

We offer:

  • A dynamic Nordic work environment with great colleagues
  • A large degree of responsibility and self-dependence
  • On the job-training, e-courses and courses at the MFA of Denmark, Copenhagen
  • 37 hours work week, including 30 min. daily lunch and the option for flex time

 

Employment conditions:

  • You will be offered a full time employment for three years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Chile
  • Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week
  • You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year
  • Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant work experience and proven work-related results
  • Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Rules

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (short cover letter, CV and recommendations) in English to the Embassy of Denmark at [email protected] marked “Commercial advisor (health and life science)” no later than July 23rd, 2023.

The Embassy embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a local “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

 

 

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Trade Dagmar Hernández Thomsen, [email protected] / +56 9 8660 2503.

 

 

About us

The Embassy of Denmark in Santiago is part of the Foreign Service of Denmark. The Embassy’s Department of Economic Diplomacy and Trade is an integrate part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Trade Council (thetradecouncil.dk). The Embassy covers Chile, Peru and Ecuador.

You can read more about the Embassy of Denmark at https://chile.um.dk.