Job #: F10878 | Added Date: 12/08/2025
Strategist / Specialist / Business Development / Bilingual Japanese
SALES / MARKETING
- Full-time
- 80 to 100K
- Region: US
- Location: San Jose , CA
Overview
Large International Manufacturer is seeking a Strategist / Specialist to support new business development activities in the Americas. This role will focus on identifying and evaluating new technologies, conducting market and feasibility studies, supporting collaboration with partners and startups, and coordinating closely with global headquarters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a cross-border, fast-paced environment.
Description
Large International Manufacturer is seeking a Strategist / Specialist to support new business development activities in the Americas. This role will focus on identifying and evaluating new technologies, conducting market and feasibility studies, supporting collaboration with partners and startups, and coordinating closely with global headquarters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a cross-border, fast-paced environment.
New Business Development
Evaluate technology matching and market opportunities through feasibility studies (FS), including preliminary experiments, research, and frequent discussions with partners, potential customers, and industry experts (KOLs).Support decision-making for joint R&D and collaboration projects.
Identify and source potential startups and partners using databases, venture capital networks, industry events, exhibitions, and other resources.
Collaborate closely with headquarters in Japan to identify potential collaboration partners and business opportunities.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare meeting minutes for all partner discussions and provide updates as needed.
Create monthly reports summarizing project progress, partner discussions, and business development activities.
Communicate findings, updates, and recommendations clearly to management in a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities
Support internal coordination across departments as needed.
Participate in limited business travel (approximately 1–2 days per month).
Perform other business development–related tasks as assigned.
Identify and source potential startups and partners using databases, venture capital networks, industry events, exhibitions, and other resources.
Collaborate closely with headquarters in Japan to identify potential collaboration partners and business opportunities.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare meeting minutes for all partner discussions and provide updates as needed.
Create monthly reports summarizing project progress, partner discussions, and business development activities.
Communicate findings, updates, and recommendations clearly to management in a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities
Support internal coordination across departments as needed.
Participate in limited business travel (approximately 1–2 days per month).
Perform other business development–related tasks as assigned.
Translation (日本語訳についての注意事項) 以下の日本語訳は、情報を正確に伝えることを目的としていますが、翻訳上の解釈や表現に誤りが含まれる場合があります。その際は、英語原文が優先されるものとします。内容に関して疑義が生じた場合、または解釈に不明点がある場合には、英語版を基準としてご確認いただきますようお願いいたします。クライアントより提供された公式な職務内容は、面接前に候補者の方へ共有いたします。
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職種名：ストラテジスト／スペシャリスト
部署: 事業開発部
雇用形態: 正社員（エグゼンプト）
勤務地: 米国（ハイブリッド／オンサイト ※業務内容により調整）
職務概要
International Manufacturerでは、米州地域における新規事業開発を担当するストラテジスト／スペシャリストを募集しています。
本ポジションは、新技術の評価、市場およびフィージビリティスタディ（FS）の実施、スタートアップや外部パートナーとの協業検討を通じて、グローバルな事業拡大を支援する役割を担います。日本本社と密に連携しながら、米国を中心とした新たなビジネス機会の創出に貢献していただきます。
主な業務内容
新規事業開発
技術適合性および市場性の評価（フィージビリティスタディの推進、予備的検証、パートナー・顧客・KOLとの継続的な協議を含む）
共同研究・共同開発（R&D）に向けた意思決定の支援
各種データベース、ベンチャーキャピタル、展示会・業界イベント等を活用したスタートアップおよび協業候補の探索
日本本社と連携し、協業可能なパートナーおよび事業機会の検討・抽出
レポーティング・コミュニケーション
外部パートナーとの全ミーティングの議事録作成
進捗状況や検討内容に関する随時報告
月次レポートの作成（事業開発の進捗、パートナー動向、活動報告等）
社内関係者への適切かつタイムリーな情報共有
その他業務
社内関係部署との連携・調整
月1～2日程度の国内外出張
その他、事業開発に付随する業務
応募資格・経験
学士号または同等の実務経験
事業開発、戦略、コンサルティング、技術評価、もしくは関連分野での実務経験
化学業界または製造業での経験があれば尚可
日本語スキルがあれば尚可（日本本社との連携のため）
優れた分析力、課題解決力、学習意欲
必要なスキル・資質
高い文章力・口頭でのコミュニケーション能力
優れた計画力、整理力、タイムマネジメント力（マルチタスク・期限厳守ができる方）
高い注意力と主体性
社内外との関係構築に長けた「人と関わることが得意な方」
最小限の指示のもとでも自立して業務を遂行でき、チームでも協調して働ける方
**Microsoft Office（Word、Excel、PowerPoint、Outlook）**の使用経験
勤務環境・その他
オフィス環境での勤務が中心
出張は最小限
英語での読み書き・会話が必須
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, technology evaluation, or related fields.
Chemical or manufacturing industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Japanese language ability is a plus, particularly for coordination with headquarters.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a demanding environment.Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities; capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and self-initiative.
Strong interpersonal skills; a confident, professional “people person.”
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Work Environment & Travel
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Minimal business travel required.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, technology evaluation, or related fields.
Chemical or manufacturing industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Japanese language ability is a plus, particularly for coordination with headquarters.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a demanding environment.Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities; capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and self-initiative.
Strong interpersonal skills; a confident, professional “people person.”
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Work Environment & Travel
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Minimal business travel required.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
