<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A global consumer goods company with a strong presence across food, health science, and life sciences is seeking a professional to support technology scouting, business development, and innovation strategy within its R&amp;D organization. This role will contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy by bridging research, technology, and commercialization on a global scale.</li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation opportunities globally</li><li>Conduct technology scouting, competitive intelligence, and strategic research activities</li><li>Support the commercialization of research outcomes by working closely with business and functional teams</li><li>Develop business cases and growth strategies for new technologies and innovation initiatives</li><li>Lead or participate in cross-functional projects involving R&amp;D, business development, and marketing teams</li><li>Plan and execute external communication, branding, and promotional activities related to innovation and technology</li><li>Organize and support technology exhibitions, conferences, symposiums, and internal/external seminars</li><li>Build relationships with external partners, research institutions, startups, and industry stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in research and development environments</li><li>Experience in business development, technology commercialization, or innovation management</li><li>Leadership or people management experience</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively in multicultural and global environments</li><li>Fluent or native-level English capability, or significant experience studying or working in an English-speaking environment</li><li>Japanese language proficiency at business level or above</li><li>Overseas CVC, technology investment, startup collaboration, or open innovation experience is highly desirable</li><li>Experience in technology communication, branding, or promotion is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to play a strategic role within a globally expanding R&amp;D organization</li><li>Direct exposure to innovation strategy, technology management, and business creation activities</li><li>Ability to work across multiple business domains and cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Opportunity to collaborate with global stakeholders and external partners worldwide</li><li>High visibility role with strong connection to long-term corporate growth strategy</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>Annual salary: ¥10,000,000</p><p><strong>Reference Number</strong></p><p>06940-0013470104</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hyaXN0b3BoZXIuTW9vcmUuNDU0ODcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">