We enable overseas advanced therapy and life science companies to launch and scale in Japan by taking full ownership of both setup and execution. 

From entity formation and visa strategy to hiring country leadership and building the initial team, we act as your local execution partner to ensure a fast and successful market entry within 3–6 months. 

Beyond advisory, we provide hands-on support across regulatory, operational, and organizational setup—helping companies build a structure that can execute and grow in the Japanese market. 

Key Services 

■ Business Setup & Regulatory Support 

Support for entering the Japanese market with the right legal, operational, and regulatory structure. 

 Market entry consulting for Japan 

 Entity structure planning (KK / GK / Branch) 

 Company incorporation coordination 

 Visa strategy and immigration support 

 Labor law and local compliance guidance 

 Regulatory affairs support 

 GMP / GQP training and operational guidance 

■ Commercial Strategy & Market Development 

Building a practical go-to-market strategy tailored to Japan’s healthcare and life science landscape. 

 Business development strategy for Japan 

 Partner and distributor matching 

 Commercial planning and market access support 

 Cultural and business practice alignment 

 Local business development execution support 

■ Organizational Build-out 

Designing the local operating structure required for sustainable growth. 

 Organization design and operating model setup 

 HR structure and compensation planning 

 Employment framework and bilingual contract templates 

 HQ–Japan entity communication design 

■ Leadership & Initial Team Hiring 

Hiring the critical people needed to launch and operate the business locally. 

 Country Head / General Manager hiring 

 Initial team hiring strategy 

 Recruitment execution support (search, interview, closing) 

 Functional hiring across RA, Clinical, QA, BD, and Commercial roles 

■ Ongoing Local Execution Support 

Supporting post-launch operations to ensure the Japan business continues to grow. 

 Initial team onboarding support 

 Local operations advisory 

 Continuous hiring and organization support 

 Long-term growth planning and execution support 

■ Typical Use Cases 

 Overseas biotech startups entering Japan for the first time 

 Companies preparing for regulatory approval and commercialization 

 Advanced therapy companies requiring local regulatory and operational expertise 

 Businesses needing a Country Head before full local establishment 

 Global companies looking for faster and lower-risk market entry 

■ Key Benefits 

 Launch in Japan within 3–6 months 

 Faster local execution with reduced setup risk 

 Access to leadership and specialized local talent 

 Stronger regulatory and operational readiness 

 A scalable foundation for long-term business growth