About Us - Matador

About Matador

Mission

To be an essential bridge between Japan and the outside world, harnessing our diversity and unique capabilities to transform Japanese pharma and society for the better

Our Services

Japanese Pharma

Benefit from our close partnerships with leading overseas technology companies deploying next-generation solutions sooner and more effectively.

Overseas Tech

Deliver a straightforward, low-risk and highly rewarding entry strategy to the Japanese pharmaceutical market. An exciting alternative to the establishment of high-maintenance, underperforming local Japan offices.

Track Record

Established relationships with Japanese pharma combined with world-class sales and lead generation teams, enhancing value creation for clients and partners for over ten years.

Japan Pharma Experts

Matador serves as a bridge between our pharmaceutical clients and the providers of game-changing technologies from overseas. We are a multicultural and multilingual team whose diverse backgrounds and experiences enable us to add value at every stage of the journey for our pharmaceutical clients.

We operate as an integral part of our partners’ global sales and delivery teams, experienced at introducing and selling new technologies as well as competently explaining Japanese clients’ needs to our partners.

For many overseas technology companies, Japan is a daunting prospect and similarly, most Japanese pharma companies have struggled to work effectively with small overseas organisations. Matador expertly bridges this divide, ensuring successful outcomes for all involved.

The Matador Team

John Bolger

CEO & Founder, Matador Japan KK
    GM, SciBite Japan
    GM, CluePoints Japan
    Commercial Director, Generis Japan
    GM, Pistoia Alliance Japan
    GM, Airfinity Japan
    GM, Sure Purity Japan

With over 35 years in Japan, John has worked in pharmaceutical system sales for over 25 years. Between 2008 and 2012 he established a well-known Silicon Valley startup, leading the large Japan operation through to their successful IPO.

On weekends John likes to hike in Japan's stunning mountains or can be found cycling and enjoying the exceptional cuisine and hospitality of Japan's Inland Sea.