10 results for Research jobs

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

Tax Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 11.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileJoin a global leader in scientific and industrial technology, providing innovative solutions that support research, healthcare, manufacturing, and quality inspection across industries worldwide. The Role<ul><li>Manage tax compliance by preparing and filing corporate tax, consumption tax, and withholding tax returns, ensuring full compliance with Japanese tax regulations.</li><li>Oversee tax accounting and transfer pricing, including current and deferred tax calculations under JGAAP and IFRS, transfer pricing documentation, and BEPS Pillar Two compliance.</li><li>Lead tax audits and provide internal tax advisory support, acting as the primary contact for tax authorities while partnering with finance, legal, and business teams on tax-related matters.</li><li>Drive process improvements by enhancing tax operations, implementing more efficient workflows, and leveraging outsourcing and automation to improve productivity.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Strong tax experience including filing corporate tax, consumption tax, and withholding income tax returns</li><li>Transfer pricing experience</li><li>Native Japanese and conversational English - even though there is an English interview they are open to low English as long as candidates will work to improve once they join</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>Retirement allowance system (DB and DC), and employee savings plan</li><li>Company housing available</li><li>Cafeteria plan</li><li>Good work life balance. Average overtime is 10 - 20 hours per month</li><li>Flex time available</li><li>Very flexible remote conditions. In-office attendance frequency is 1-2 times a week</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 11 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013467016 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/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uMTI3MjQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-13T00:20:57Z

Product Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<div>Global provider of hearing care solutions and audiology technologies</div> The Role<ul><li>Manage product lifecycle activities, including product launches, upgrades, and discontinuations.</li><li>Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Monitor product performance, market trends, and competitive activities to drive business growth.</li><li>Lead product planning, budgeting, forecasting, and specification management.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to support product launches and lifecycle changes.</li><li>Conduct market research, analyze customer feedback, and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Address product quality issues and support continuous product improvement.</li></ul> Your Skills Impoertant to have:<ul><li>Product Management Experience</li><li>Business-Level English Proficiency</li><li>IT Literacy</li></ul>Nice to have:<ul><li>Experience in the hearing, healthcare, or Medical Device industry </li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013459010 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/Q2hyaXN0b3BoZXIuTW9vcmUuNzE3ODUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-17T04:25:01Z

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

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

Internal Audit Director

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
13.0M - 21.6M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile A global leader in life science technology. The Role<ul><li>Trusted advisor to the CFO, leadership team, and Audit Committee - delivering forward-looking insight on financial, operational, and strategic risks, and shaping a more structured enterprise risk management approach.</li><li>Lead a risk-based internal audit program focused on process effectiveness and business performance (not just compliance) - leveraging AI and finance technology, and evaluating core processes like order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and inventory management.</li><li>Partner with regional and functional leaders to strengthen internal controls and drive process improvement across finance, operations, and manufacturing. Advancing toward listed-company (SOX-level) standards globally.</li><li>Turn audit findings into practical action, using data and analytics to enhance visibility, delivering clear executive reporting on root causes and value creation, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul> Your Skills<ul><li>Fluent Japanese and business-to-high-level business English, with the ability to collaborate across different regions</li><li>Approximately 10-15+ years of management-level experience in internal audit and governance development, gained within a global company's internal audit function or a major consulting/audit firm</li><li>Proven track record advising and reporting directly to CFOs and senior leadership (including global executives and the board of directors)</li><li>Hands-on experience designing, strengthening, and operating internal control frameworks aligned with listed-company standards (SOX-level)</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>Retirement allowance system (DB and DC), and employee savings plan</li><li>Company cafeteria</li><li>Flex time and remote work. In office attendance frequency is 1 - 2 times a week</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary13 - 21.6 million yen Reference Number: 67040-0013470098 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/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uMzQ0MDEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T05:21:51Z

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

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

DX Planning & Strategy

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<div>A leading Japanese life insurance company providing wealth management, retirement, and protection solutions.</div> The RoleKey Responsibilities: Within the Digital Transformation Office of the Corporate Technology Strategy Planning Function, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for: * Overall system planning activities * Formulation, management, and advancement of medium-to-long-term strategies for the entire information systems landscape * Leading DX and AI adoption initiatives through to implementation and embedding * Research and evaluation of new technologies and trends in other companies' systems * Collaboration with affiliated companies across the corporate group IT Strategy Planning * Launching various projects based on the company's IT growth strategy plan * Formulating IT strategy, managing execution status, and establishing governance frameworks * Researching new technologies and trends in other companies' systems, and evaluating their applicability to our business * Collecting and organizing input information for the next medium-term business plan DX Promotion * Consistently driving DX initiatives utilizing digital technologies (business automation, digitalization of customer touchpoints, advanced decision-making, etc.) from planning through execution * Embedding AI utilization (establishing rules for generative AI business use, planning PoCs, supporting company-wide rollout, etc.) * Developing data infrastructure and analytics environments, and promoting operational sophistication through data utilization IT Architecture Management * Establishing design review and governance mechanisms as part of IT architecture management, to prevent siloed or individually optimized solutions Note: Scope of duties may change per company directive. Your Skills Required (industry newcomers welcome) Candidates with experience in any of the following:<ul><li>PM / PL / PMO experience on projects</li><li>Basic knowledge of PMBOK</li><li>3+ years of experience in development, construction, or maintenance of applications or system infrastructure</li></ul>* Candidates without direct development/construction/maintenance experience may also qualify if they have consulting experience leveraging equivalent knowledge.Preferred Experience & Skills<ul><li>Qualifications related to system auditing</li><li>Experience or knowledge of systems related to financial institutions</li><li>Experience responding to FSA (Financial Services Agency) inspections</li><li>Management experience</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013457813 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjg5NDcyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-06T06:49:05Z