Business Strategy in Japan
Business Strategy for Medical Devices in Japan
Business Strategy for Pharmaceuticals/Drugs in Japan
We have Japan business consultants who are experts in helping your company grow in Japan.
Japan Business Strategy
The medical business in Japan has many unique issues that require careful attention. Key issues include an aging population, strict medical regulations, and the government's desire for cost-effective treatments. Also, although the economy has recovered somewhat, GDP growth is still relatively slow (about 1-2% per year). In Japan, international medical device and drug manufacturers need much more than business as usual to succeed.
To be effective, business strategies need to constantly be evaluated. Our years of experience in Japan have helped us pinpoint the salient factors that a medical business in Japan should consider. Specifically, we analyze the market demands in Japan and explain how your business relates to these trends. We have our own office in Tokyo. We also work with multiple local partners and distributors to help you identify the best Japan medical business strategy. All of our strategies will be specifically targeted so that your business can achieve new heights. We can help those newly entering the Japanese medical market as well as those interested in expanding their existing Japan operations.
Our expert business consultants can help at any stage of your business with everything from distributor search to market research to acquisitions in Japan.
Japan Medical Consulting
Do you know if your medical product will sell in Japan?
Drawing from qualitative and quantitative data covering demographic and health profiles, latest business trends, and more, we can provide you with the best Japan medical strategy.
Can you get your medical product into Japan?
Japan arguably has the strictest medical regulatory environment in Asia. Before embarking on potentially unnecessary and lengthy product registration processes or clinical trials, let us help you find the best strategy. Our local office in Japan and our experts on Japan’s medical regulations allow us to leverage inside knowledge and connections to help you succeed.
Are there opportunities for my company’s expansion in Japan?
Frequently, our answer is yes. However, to be successful, you need the right business strategy in Japan.
For more information on developing your Japan business strategy, please see the following PBM publications and/or contact us to discuss your specific needs.
- Japan Medical Device Updates (webcast for sale)
- Japan Device Reimbursement (webcast for sale)
- Japan Quality Audits 2010 (publication for sale)
- Japan QMS Audits 2010 (webcast for sale)
- Foreign Manufacturer Accreditation for Drugs in Japan (webcast for sale)
- Updates on Japan's Expanding Medical Device Market (webcast for sale)
- Doing Business in Japan (webcast for sale)
- Managing Asian Cultural Diversity: Cross-Cultural Issues in Asia (webcast for sale)
- Strategies for Success in China, Japan, and India (webcast for sale)
- Japan Device Reimbursement (webcast for sale)
- How To Do Business in Japan (PDF)
- Opportunities in Japan's Medical Device Market
- Entering the Japanese Medical Device Market
- Marketing and Distributing Medical Products in Japan


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