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グローバル高速探査技術リーダー/ Global Fast Exploration Technical Leader

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A global food manufacturing company is looking for a Global Fast Exploration Technical Leader. The selected candidate will drive rapid experimentation, prototyping, and technical scale-up of breakthrough innovations across Japan and globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical delivery of Horizon 4 rapid test-and-learn initiatives with internal and external partners
  • Build agile prototyping capabilities from digital mock-ups to in-market MVPs
  • Scan for emerging technologies, new categories, and disruptive trends in Japan and globally
  • Set and enforce rigorous technical, quality, and regulatory validation standards
  • Design ways of working to transition concepts smoothly from experimentation to scale-up
  • Embed agile ways of working and a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in science or engineering or similar technical field
  • 8–12 years of experience in R&D innovation technical roles (end to end Product Development within Food/Petfood categories)
  • Experience in consumer insight driven product development
  • Prior experience to collaborate with external partners
  • Proven experience working both in Japan and regional/global contexts
  • Background in rapid prototyping, MVP development, and agile innovation
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Knowledge with Design Thinking including interaction with consumers
  • Fluent level English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Prior R&D technical experiences or relevant functions are preferred (Process, Package, Q&FS, CTI, Technical program lead or Commercial etc. On top of Product Development)

About the Company:

An international food manufacturer, this organisation provides a wide range of food products and confectionery consumed in locations across the world. With significant global reach and operations, this organisation is a multinational leader in its field.

Keywords:

インダストリアル, メーカー, 製造業, 機械, エンジニア, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3547S7

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Technical Services

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Native

Second Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 3547S7-FA364B9E

Date posted: 11 April 2026

Consultant: Dita Amelinda