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R&D Business Development

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<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&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>The Role<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&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>Your Skills<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>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Opportunity to play a strategic role within a globally expanding R&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>LocationTokyoSalaryAnnual salary: ¥10,000,000Reference Number06940-0013470104 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hyaXN0b3BoZXIuTW9vcmUuNDU0ODcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-31T06:09:37Z

Product Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading SaaS company driving digital transformation for businesses through innovative cloud-based products. With a growing product portfolio and a strong focus on customer value, the company is investing in experienced product leaders to shape the next phase of product growth and market expansion. The Role<ul><li>Lead product strategy and development for a flagship B2B SaaS platform</li><li>Identify customer needs through user research, product feedback, and data analysis</li><li>Define and validate new features and product improvements with users, designers, and engineers</li><li>Drive stakeholder alignment and prioritize initiatives from concept through launch</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product adoption and business impact</li><li>Influence product growth, market fit, and long-term product direction</li></ul> Your Skills Requirements<ul><li>7+ years of Product Management experience in SaaS or web-based products</li><li>Proven success leading complex initiatives involving senior leadership and multiple stakeholders</li><li>Expertise in at least one of the following:</li></ul><ol><ol><li>Software architecture or data design</li><li>UX research or interaction design</li><li>Go-to-Market strategy and growth initiatives</li><li>Product roadmap development and team development</li></ol></ol><ul><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul> Preferred<ul><li>Experience launching or scaling B2B SaaS products</li><li>Customer-centric and data-driven approach to decision-making</li><li>Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Own strategy and growth for a market-leading SaaS product</li><li>Partner closely with executives, engineers, and designers</li><li>Drive product-market fit and long-term product evolution</li><li>High-impact role with significant influence on business growth</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013501949 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3VlLnRpbmcuMzI0NzkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-08T01:43:15Z

Accounting Director

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
13.0M - 17.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal manufacturing company whose products are instrumental in various fields of advanced research The Role<ul><li>Manage accounting and consolidation teams across two regions, including monthly close and reporting to senior lenders</li><li>Oversee BPO deliverables and process transformation, partnering with Global Process Owners</li><li>Serve as IFRS technical resource; manage the annual global audit and liaise with auditors</li><li>Oversee staff to ensure accurate processes across a complex multinational structure</li><li>Provide stakeholder analysis and reporting</li><li>Ensure proper application of IFRS and internal policies</li><li>Draft accounting policies and memoranda in English</li><li>Support treasury activities, including bank relationships and signatories</li><li>Establish accounting controls and process improvement tools</li><li>Track progress against objectives and provide feedback to management</li><li>Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Harmonize processes across entities</li><li>Partner with FP&A on budgeting/forecasting</li><li>Support M&A activities and audit processes</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native/fluent Japanese and high business English (will manage some non-Japanese speakers)</li><li>7+ years of financial accounting and controlling experience, including direct report supervision, preferably in an international corporate setting interfacing with multiple divisions and overseas entities</li><li>Consolidated accounting with strong J GAAP and IFRS</li><li>Need someone to drive change and step up the accounting processes</li><li>Accounting qualification</li><li>Experience implementing / migrating ERPs</li><li>5+ years of team management experience</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work for a company whose products are instrumental in various fields of advanced research</li><li>Truly global company with manufacturing & R&D based in Japan</li><li>Retirement allowance system (DB and DC), and employee savings plan</li><li>Cafeteria plana</li><li>Flex time available. Normal working hours are 8:45am - 5:30pm with core hours being 11:15-13:30</li><li>Able to work from home more than half the week. Majority remote work</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary13 - 17 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013504530 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uMjMwNTYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-25T05:10:18Z

Software Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
16.9M - 16.9M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA venture-backed AI technology company focused on developing verifiable and explainable AI solutions for scientific and engineering applications. The company combines advanced machine learning, formal reasoning, and domain expertise to accelerate innovation in complex technical fields, including engineering design, semiconductors, and scientific research. The Role<ul><li>Develop and maintain backend applications using Python/FastAPI and frontend applications using React/Next.js</li><li>Design APIs and databases, and optimize SQL performance</li><li>Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making</li><li>Build scalable, secure, and reliable systems</li><li>Develop and enhance AI-powered features and agent workflows</li><li>Integrate and utilize LLM technologies and AI platforms</li><li>Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing</li><li>Participate in code reviews and quality improvement initiatives</li><li>Collaborate closely with Tech Leads and AI Engineers</li><li>Support cross-functional development teams and knowledge sharing</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Cloud platforms and infrastructure</li><li>AI/LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, Vertex AI, etc.)</li><li>Testing (Unit, Integration, E2E)</li><li>System design and scalable architecture</li><li>CI/CD and software engineering best practices</li><li>Troubleshooting and production support</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work on next-generation AI products for science and engineering.</li><li>Build both full-stack applications and AI-powered features.</li><li>Influence system architecture and technical strategy.</li></ul> Salary8,125 JPY　〜 hourly Reference Number: 06940-0013502812 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWljaGFlbC5oYWdlZG9ybi45MjQ2Ni4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-02T03:30:41Z

PMO

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
14.0M - 18.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal insurance company undergoing a multi-year, several-hundred-million-USD transformation program is looking for a senior consultant to redesign its transformation services unit. The Role<ul><li>The organization is in the midst of a major, multi-year transformation and needs someone who can redesign the transformation services unit itself - not run a single project or workstream, but shape how the function is structured to support the broader strategy.</li><li>You will work directly with the client's Program Director and Chief Transformation Officer, and in close partnership with a Protiviti MD and Head of FSI (nearly 30 years of relevant experience), taking direction and instruction while also operating independently day to day.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Business-level English and Japanese required (native-level Japanese not necessary); some desktop research will be conducted in Japanese.</li><li>Former consulting background with hands-on experience designing Target Operating Models is essential - this is a strategic organizational design role, not a standard Project/Program Manager position.</li><li>Experience with enterprise-wide PMOs is an advantage.</li><li>Strong PowerPoint skills, as you will be producing senior client-facing materials.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Shape the structure and strategy of a transformation function inside a major global insurer.</li><li>Work directly alongside a client CTO, Program Director, and a highly experienced Protiviti partner.</li><li>High-impact, high-visibility role on a several-hundred-million-USD transformation program.</li><li>Autonomy to operate independently while contributing to a strategically critical initiative.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary14 - 18.5 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013508291 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjI5MzUxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-17T02:20:55Z

Data Center Electrical Engineer

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
35.0M - 44.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Frontier AI research company building large-scale compute infrastructure to train and serve cutting-edge AI models is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer to support its rapidly expanding APAC data center portfolio. The Role <ul><li>Lead electrical design across the APAC data center portfolio, owning the architecture from utility service entrance through to the rack, including MV infrastructure, generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, and earthing/grounding systems.</li><li>Develop and maintain the company's electrical basis of design, reference architectures, and technical specifications; review submittals and shop drawings from build partners and MEP consultants.</li><li>Perform and validate engineering studies (short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, power quality) to steer design decisions and equipment selection.</li><li>Act as on-the-ground electrical subject-matter expert with local utilities, agencies having jurisdiction, vendors, and contractors across Japan, Korea, and the broader APAC region including Australia.</li><li>Support delivery, construction, and commissioning - coordinating implementation with vendors and contractors, resolving field engineering issues, and traveling to sites for design review, audits, and startup support.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent Japanese (required) with business-level English; able to interpret Japanese technical documentation and communicate with local utilities and authorities.</li><li>10+ years of electrical engineering experience in mission-critical facilities, with substantial data center or high-availability electrical distribution design experience across the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or related field; PE/Chartered Engineer licensure valued but not required.</li><li>Fluent in power systems analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower, and comfortable with critical power topologies (2N, N+1, distributed redundant, block redundant).</li><li>Familiarity with data center design conventions and regulatory/code regimes across Japan, Korea, and APAC, and comfortable designing to IEC standards.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead electrical design for some of the largest accelerator clusters in the industry, at the frontier of AI infrastructure.</li><li>Own architecture decisions across a rapidly expanding APAC portfolio, from concept through commissioning.</li><li>Highly cross-functional role working directly with hardware, compute, and supply chain teams.</li><li>Compensation includes base salary from 35-44 Million JPY plus significant equity (up to 151 Million JPY annual package equivalent after 4 years).</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 35 - 44 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013483958 <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U21haWwuU2FmaS43MDk5OC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-06T01:50:35Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>A global research-driven pharmaceutical company specializing in neuroscience is looking for a Compliance Manager to strengthen its growing Japan business.</li></ul> The Role<ul><li>This is a newly created, compliance-focused position reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance.</li><li>Working in a two-person department, you will help further develop the Japan compliance program and advise approximately 100 employees, including a significant commercial and sales organization.</li><li>Your scope will include promotional compliance, transfer-of-value monitoring, business-activity approvals, third-party due diligence, data privacy, transparency reporting, training and internal investigations.</li><li>You will partner closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and other functions to provide practical solutions that support both compliance and business objectives.</li></ul> Your Skills<ul><li>Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.</li><li>At least three years of experience in promotional compliance, transfer-of-value compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs or another closely related function.</li><li>Knowledge of Japanese healthcare regulations, MHLW promotional guidelines and relevant pharmaceutical industry codes.</li><li>Experience in compliance monitoring, auditing or internal investigations is beneficial.</li><li>Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Shape and strengthen the Japan compliance program through a newly created position with broad ownership.</li><li>Gain direct exposure to the Head of Legal & Compliance and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Cover a diverse remit spanning promotional compliance, privacy, third-party risk, investigations and transparency reporting.</li><li>Join a purpose-driven neuroscience specialist offering a collaborative European culture, strong work-life balance and hybrid working with two to three days of remote work per week.</li></ul>Location Tokyo Salary12 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013499601 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMDAwNjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T06:26:35Z

Head of Development

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
20.0M - 30.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Construction AI company building an AI-native quantity-takeoff system, adopted by major general contractors and building materials manufacturers, is looking for a staff engineer to lead its full-stack AI platform. The Role <ul><li>You will coordinate the AI, frontend and backend teams to deploy multi-model AI pipelines (vision-language, OCR, segmentation, object detection) into production.</li><li>You will deliver interactive web canvases (2D/2.5D) that let industry experts inspect and edit AI results in real time.</li><li>You will drive domain architecture for a multi-tenant enterprise data model (MDM, CPQ, quantity takeoff) and optimize model serving to achieve sub-second multi-model execution.</li><li>You will raise the engineering bar across the team (schema migration, evaluation harnesses) and translate client and PM needs into technical roadmaps.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent or native level Japanese</li><li>You have one or two of the strengths below:</li></ul><ol><li>Hands-on experience deploying AI models to production alongside AI research/engineering teams.</li><li>Track record of designing sophisticated software systems and aligning frontend and backend engineers.</li><li>Experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional units, including working with PMs and external clients.</li><li>Experience with CAD/BIM or spatial data, ERP/CPQ integrations, CUDA/C++, vLLM/llama.cpp, or distributed multi-time-zone teams is a plus.</li></ol> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Work on proprietary in-house AI models that outperform commercial frontier models, not "wrapper" products.</li><li>Join a small, elite team with real ownership and autonomy.</li><li>Be part of a fast-growing company expanding globally</li><li>Shape the future of construction through the world's first product of its kind, originating from Tokyo.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary20 - 30 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013517591 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmFuY3kuWXVhbi4xMzQ1NS4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-01T06:06:31Z

Legal Staff

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 11.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global digital content and entertainment company operating one of Japan's leading electronic comic platforms is looking for a Legal professional to support its growing business. The Role<ul><li>Provide legal advice across consumer protection, payments, privacy, customer support, and other regulatory matters.</li><li>Review and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including publishing, licensing, IP, advertising, outsourcing, and confidentiality agreements.</li><li>Support IP matters including patents, trademarks, licensing, and content-related rights, as well as M&A and investment transactions.</li><li>Handle compliance frameworks, regulatory filings, legal research, disputes, and internal and external audit matters.</li><li>Approximately 30% of contracts are currently in English, with the proportion expected to increase as the business expands globally.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of in-house legal experience within the content industry.</li><li>Strong corporate legal and commercial contract experience.</li><li>Experience drafting and reviewing English-language contracts is beneficial.</li><li>Legal qualifications such as Attorney, Judicial Scrivener, Administrative Scrivener, or Business Law Examination Level 2+ are preferred.</li><li>English and/or Korean language capability is advantageous.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join a growing global digital content business with significant international exposure.</li><li>Gain broad legal experience across commercial contracts, IP, regulatory, compliance, M&A, and governance.</li><li>Work on cross-border matters as the company continues its global expansion.</li><li>Opportunity to expand into board governance, whistleblowing, and incentive compensation matters depending on experience and interest.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 11 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013479179 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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. <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWVyZWkuSGF0YW5ha2EuNjIzOTIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-12T07:28:00Z

HR Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
7.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileAn established international consumer brand with a strong retail presence across Japan is expanding into food and beverage and is looking for its first dedicated HR Manager for the F&B business. The Role<ul><li>The F&B business is growing fast, and its HR needs have until now been covered from the retail side. This newly defined position gives the F&B organization its own dedicated HR owner.</li><li>You will report directly to F&B business leadership, embedded in the business rather than in a central HR function, and drive all people related activities for F&B store staff.</li><li>Own recruitment for existing and new stores, including market research, building and steering the agency network, and managing the recruitment budget.</li><li>Build the organizational foundations: structures per business unit, roles and responsibilities, career paths, evaluation systems, and compensation frameworks including part time staff.</li><li>Develop store staff training strategies together with external partners, and stay close to the frontline through regular store staff interviews.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Around 5 years or more of HR or recruitment experience in food and beverage businesses such as cafés, restaurants, or comparable F&B operations.</li><li>Experience in organizational development and building evaluation systems.</li><li>Genuine passion for F&B and for building something new in a scaling business.</li><li>Communication skills and the initiative to work across departments and with external partners.</li><li>Flexibility and a trial and error mindset.</li><li>Business level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>A rare first HR opportunity: define the people agenda of a business unit from scratch, with visible impact.</li><li>Sit inside the business and report to business leadership, with one stop decision making and fast execution.</li><li>Full generalist scope covering recruitment, organizational development, evaluation, compensation, and training.</li><li>Combine the energy of a scaling F&B business with the stability and name value of an established brand.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary7 - 8 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013480029 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a29uc3RhbnRpbm9zLm1vdXNrb2ZpZGlzLjgxMTEyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-30T08:32:52Z

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