Japan Country Launcher

About the role

Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a YC‑backed health technology company that is expanding into Japan. The Japan Country Launcher will own the launch and early growth of the business, building operations from scratch and establishing key local relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Own the launch and day‑to‑day business operations in Japan
• Build the local presence from the ground up, including partners, vendors, and operational processes
• Identify and develop commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Navigate the Japanese market, healthcare ecosystem, and relevant regulatory or operational requirements
• Work closely with the global leadership team to adapt the business for Japan
• Represent the company with customers, partners, healthcare organizations, and other local stakeholders

Required profile

• Proven experience building, launching, or operating a business, team, or new market in Japan
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a scrappy, hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working with significant autonomy and ambiguity
• Strong business development, operations, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of the Japanese business environment
• Fluent English is required

What we offer

• Be the first key operator on the ground in Japan for a YC‑backed company
• Own the launch of a new country from the ground up
• Work directly with an international founding team and have significant decision‑making autonomy
• Build partnerships and operations in one of the world’s most important healthcare and technology markets
• Shape the Japan business as an early, founder‑like member of the team