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Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the organisations in Japan that fit you the best as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

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Accounting & finance Explore your full potential with roles where you're more than just a number. Automotive Take your pick from the latest roles across the automotive industry in Japan. Banking & financial services Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted organisations. Chemical Explore new opportunities in the chemical industry. Digital Level up your career by working in a cutting edge digital role. Energy & infrastructure Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted firms. Healthcare, medical & pharmaceutical Explore a new chapter in the healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Human resources Secure a role where you’re empowered to help people be the best they can be. Industrial & electrical Build a career within an organisation of the forefront of national progress. Legal, compliance & risk Take your pick from Japan's most prestigious in-house and legal firm roles. M&A advisory & consulting Connect with employers where your expertise in advisory and consulting is seen and valued. Marketing Play an instrumental part in the story of leading brands and employers. Retail Discover a new chapter in the world of retail as we help you find the ideal sales professional role that suits your unique talents and ambitions. Sales Not all sales professionals and roles are the same, let us help you find the right one for you. Secretarial & business support Connect with employers where your administration skills are seen and valued. Supply chain & procurement Making things better, smoother, faster. That's were you come in to make a difference. Tax & assurance Connect with employers where your tax & assurance expertise is seen and valued. Technology & transformation Level up your career by working on cutting edge projects and technology in Japan.

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Research and Development Jobs

We recruit professionals for roles across the chemicals and raw materials industry in Japan, covering both permanent and contract opportunities. With established connections in Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities, we work with manufacturers, suppliers, and trading companies throughout the industry. Our team connects Japanese-speaking professionals with rewarding career opportunities in this essential and evolving market. Whether you're growing your team or planning your next move, we’re here to help you navigate Japan’s chemicals industry.

Jobs

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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥7,500,000 per annum

Location: Kanagawa

Date Posted: 16 July 2025

外資系ヘルスケア用品製造会社にて研究開発担当の募集です。主に新製品に関わる技術開発、プロジェクト予算管理などをご担当いただきます。3年以上のエンジニアとしての実務経験をお持ちの方にご活躍いただけます。勤務地は神奈川県です。
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Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Location: Tokyo

Date Posted: 14 July 2025

世界最大の外資系化学メーカーにて研究開発マネージャ―の募集です。水稲、畑作、果樹・野菜のクロップシステム戦略に基づいた開発のリードをお任せいたします。農業分野における研究、開発、技術サービスの経験をお持ちの方にご活躍いただけます。
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Location: Tokyo

Date Posted: 9 July 2025

A global chemical company is looking for a Head of Product Management & Development. The selected candidate will lead the strategic development and execution of digital farming products.
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Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Location: Tokyo

Date Posted: 6 July 2025

A global chemical company is looking for a Senior Consultant in Continuous Improvement. The selected candidate will lead Lean/Six Sigma-based transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations.
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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Location: Kyoto

Date Posted: 2 July 2025

医薬品や健康食品用のカプセルや製剤関連機器を開発・販売する会社にて、研究開発担当の募集です。医薬品や健康⾷品(サプリメント)に使⽤される新機能ハードカプセルの開発をご担当いただきます。勤務地は京都府で、在宅勤務も可能です。
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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥7,000,000 per annum

Location: Tokyo

Date Posted: 2 July 2025

An international engineering plastics company is looking for an R&D Centre Engineer. The selected candidate will focus on polymer development, material analysis, and the advancement of engineering plastic technologies.
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Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Location: Kanagawa

Date Posted: 9 June 2025

A global electronic interconnect manufacturer is looking for a Plating Process Development Engineer. The selected candidate will focus on research, development, and integration of new plating or coating technology into production processes.
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Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum

Location: Kanagawa

Date Posted: 29 May 2025

A global cosmetics and beauty company is seeking an R&D Materials Informatics Expert. The selected candidate will lead and support materials informatics initiatives and provide technical guidance to internal and external projects.
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Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,500,000 per annum

Location: Hyogo

Date Posted: 20 May 2025

大手スポーツ用品メーカーにて、研究員の募集がございます。スポーツ用品向け材料(ゴム/エラストマー・プラスチック)の研究開発および量産化支援を行っていただきます。勤務地は兵庫県です。