Area Sales Representative (Japan)

3Brain is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company’s cutting-edge products are used in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. 3Brain is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has a Discovery Unit and production site in Genova, Italy, and an operational unit in the US.

Tasks

3Brain is seeking a full‑time Area Sales Representative (Japan) to join our Swiss headquarters and support the expansion of our business in the Japanese market.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong life‑science background, native‑level Japanese proficiency, and motivation to develop a growing market.

You will work closely with our local distributor in Japan and manage the full sales cycle. Your goal is to help increase market penetration, support existing customers, and identify new opportunities within academic institutions, biotech, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key customers in academia and industry.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities in the assigned region.
• Partner closely with the local distributor, providing product training, strategic guidance, and ongoing support to drive growth.
• Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and scientific discussions at customer meetings, conferences, seminars, and trade shows.
• Support marketing activities including workshops, events, and seminar series.
• Handle essential administrative tasks : quotations, order follow‑ups, distributor / customer agreements, and documentation in compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and activity reports (weekly / monthly / quarterly).

Requirements

Benefits

3Brain AG is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has subsidiaries in Italy and the US, and has installed its cutting-edge products in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide.