Specialist – Global Trade, Science, and Technology

Job description

Job title: Specialist – Global Trade, Science & Technology
Team: Science
Location: Any Scottish Enterprise office with home working options
Salary: £48,798 
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible working options considered 
Status: Permanent
Closing date: 11 June 2025
Job ref no: R00635

Be part of building Scotland’s future

We’re Scotland’s national economic development agency. We help ambitious businesses to innovate and scale. Using our global reach and networks, we attract inward investment and enable Scottish companies to export and enter new markets. Join us in this exciting role and help shape the internationalisation of Scotland’s economy.

The role

Reporting to our Team Leader for the science sector, you’ll be part of the Global Science and Technology trade team. You’ll help to deliver our trade priorities by working with a portfolio of scaling companies – primarily in the pharmaceuticals sector – looking to grow their international sales in key markets.

You’ll be a natural when it comes to close collaboration with account managers, project managers, and partners.

Your knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry, plus a sound understanding of the principles of international trade, will help to generate deeper company engagement and fuel ambition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist international trade support to a portfolio of dynamic exporting companies in Scotland, building a pipeline of international trade projects
• Working in partnership with Scottish Development International overseas colleagues to identify more trade development opportunities in markets, and engage more Scottish companies in exporting and trading activity
• Supporting the delivery of domestic and international events as required

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have strong working knowledge of the life sciences sector, pharma industry, knowledge of international trade (equivalent to Institute of Export level), and experience of supporting companies to export.

You’ll also be as comfortable working independently as you are within a team, always taking a flexible, adaptable approach to your work.

You should also have:

• Previous pharma industry experience and/or technical knowledge of the sector
• An ability to support business development for a portfolio of companies
• International business development experience – especially around exports
• Well-developed project management, presentation, and communication skills
• Aptitude for working collaboratively as part of an internationally based team
• Customer relationship management skills, with high levels of confidence and credibility in dealing with senior stakeholders

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• Qualifications or skills and experience at SCQF Level 9 (degree or graduate diploma) in economic development, science, or a related area
• An Institute of Export qualification (ACIT) or defined equivalent from industry experience – if you don't have one, you'll need to commit to gaining one

Life at Scottish Enterprise

As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan. Learn more about working with us.

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by Wednesday 11 June.

Interview dates

• Wednesday 25 June
• Thursday 26 June

Our values

Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.

We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion: Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational, and Pride (LGBTQ+).

Apply now to build your future with us.