Life Sciences and Healthcare Officer - Sao Paulo, Brasil - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1


Main purpose of job:


The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment with the rest of the world, and we support UK businesses overseas and attract foreign investment to our shores.

DBT officers at overseas posts liaise with the UK headquarters and other departments across the British Government to generate commercial, policy and institutional collaborations in other markets.


You will have the opportunity to participate at ministerial visits and meetings, trade shows, seminars, and internal and external events in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.


Roles and responsibilities:


This is an exciting opportunity to work with improving bilateral trade and relationship between the United Kingdom and Brazil in Healthcare & Life Sciences, especially through supporting the delivery of the team's commercial and market access strategies.

The team currently covers healthcare services and digital health, MedTech, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, amongst other key areas.


You will be responsible for:
Scoping business opportunities in Brazil through research, meetings and cold calls with Brazilian companies;- Accompanying meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person;

  • Leading the preparation of market research reports, internal briefings, visiting programmes;
  • Supporting the production of content for events, missions and commercial meetings about the UK offer for business;
  • Assisting with trade missions, seminars, webinars and other events to promote UK-Brazil partnerships across the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector
  • Supporting policy and government relations engagement at all levels and the delivery of market access activities;
  • Providing administrative support to team in Brazil and activities related to broader Latin American team;
  • Monitoring Healthcare and Life Sciences market trends and contribute to sector's strategic planning


You will support the delivery of a number of high profile activities engaging with key stakeholders from the government and private sector, so a high level of resilience and professionalism is essential.

You will also provide operational support to the Life Sciences team by maintaining client relationship records, databases of contacts and other relevant data; helping ensure the smooth running of the team by performing day-to-day administrative duties, including managing expenses and dealing with suppliers and managing one intern.

At times, you may be asked to support areas of work outside your core job. Examples could include supporting colleagues in other parts of the LATAC region, or working on a crisis response.

This position is based at British Consulate General São Paulo.


Resources managed:

An intern
Team's budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1


Essential on arrival:


  • University degree in Business, International Relations, Marketing, Economics, Public Policy, Medical/Healthcare or related fields OR the equivalent in work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience
  • Excellent research and report writing skills in English
  • Ability to solve problems, prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks
  • Committed team player with ability to selfmotivate, resilience, and autonomy
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package
  • Must have the right to live and work in Brazil

Language requirements:


Language:
English and Portuguese


Level of language required:
Advanced English with excellent writing and speaking capabilities. Fluent Portuguese, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities. Spanish is a plus.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1


Desirable:


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proactive selfstarter, collaborative, organized, responsible, communicative, creative and opened to learn and receive feedback
  • Knowledge/understanding of the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector is a plus
  • Knowledge/understanding of Brazilian business landscape
  • Experience of working in stakeholder relationship management
  • Experience working with events, marketing or eagerness to learn about these fields quickly


  • Required behaviours 1

  • Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 7 May 2024
Grade - Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position - Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week - 36

Region - Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory - Brazil

Location (City) - Sao Paulo

Type of Post - British Consulate General

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - BRL

Salary - 6,859.54

Start Date - 17 June 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1


Working patterns:

36 hours a week with the possibility of hybrid work. Further flexible working patterns to be discussed directly with the Line Manag
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