Tech Jobs in Tokyo, Japan
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Tokyo’s tech scene thrives on a blend of cutting‑edge research and vibrant entrepreneurship, especially in districts like Shibuya, Akihabara, and Roppongi. The city’s R&D budget tops 10% of GDP, attracting global investors and startups alike. Coupled with local incentives such as the Tokyo Startup Visa, talent from around the world sees Tokyo as a launchpad for innovation.
Leading companies in Tokyo span automotive, consumer electronics, fintech, gaming, and AI. Toyota’s R&D center, Sony’s interactive division, SoftBank’s Vision Fund, Rakuten’s e‑commerce platform, and LINE’s messaging ecosystem dominate the landscape. Global giants—Google Tokyo, Amazon Japan, Microsoft Japan—have regional headquarters that offer diverse product and cloud roles. The city’s startup ecosystem hosts over 1,200 tech ventures, many headquartered in the burgeoning Shibuya and Shinjuku districts.
Living costs in Tokyo are high: a one‑bedroom apartment in central wards averages ¥150,000–¥200,000 per month, and utilities add another ¥15,000–¥20,000. Salary transparency becomes essential, allowing candidates to benchmark offers against the market, negotiate benefits that cover housing allowances, and ensure their compensation aligns with the city’s living standards.
Manager, RA CMC Manager Japan
Company: Novartis
Location: Kamimaruko, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The role involves contributing to the TRD-Japan sub team for project development and submission, providing regulatory CMC perspective, preparing CMC documents, and managing submission documents. The individual will also lead Change Control Management for marketed products, provide regulatory evaluation for change requests, and maintain CMC regulatory intelligence. A degree in pharmacy, science, agriculture, technical, or pharmaceutical engineering is required, with 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Fluency in English is essential. Novartis offers a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Sr Administrative Assistant
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The job description is for an Executive Assistant role within the GM's office, supporting business operations and internal communications. The role involves assisting the SDG Japan Leadership team and managing internal communications for the entire SDG/TFD organization. Minimum qualifications include experience in business operations, proficiency in English (TOEIC 600 points), PC skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), and the ability to build good relationships with internal stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include experience in the pharmaceutical or medical equipment industry and matrix-based global organization experience.
Project Engineering Manager
Company: Hitachi Energy
Location: Hitachi, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The job posting is for a Project Engineering Manager role at Hitachi Energy, Japan. The role involves managing project engineers' work from order receipt to commissioning, ensuring technical coordination between the customer, HE-J, and supply factory. Responsibilities include managing technical evaluations, collaborating with Hitachi Ltd experts, and working as front-end activity with customers. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, minimum 10 years of experience in power transformer products, strong time management, presentation, and planning skills. Proficiency in Japanese and advanced English communication is required.
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Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
IBM views work not just as a job, but as a mission. The purpose is to construct, design, code, consult, sell, establish markets, innovate, and collaborate. The role involves utilizing IBM's offerings and technology to provide professional services to government and local authority clients, including proposing best practices to solve customer challenges and leading their implementation. The ideal candidate should have experience in value-driven sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to create proposals and powerpoint presentations.
Talent Sourcer
Company: Uber
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Uber is seeking a detail-oriented Talent Sourcer with 2+ years of experience in job boards and LinkedIn. The role involves conducting talent searches, building and maintaining candidate pipelines, and collaborating with stakeholders across locations. The ideal candidate should have proven talent pipelining skills, technical understanding, and the ability to manage high volumes of applications. Uber values diversity and collaboration, with offices remaining central to its culture. Accommodations are available for religious and medical conditions.
Senior Demand Generation Manager - Japan
Company: Atlassian
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Atlassian is hiring a Demand Generation Manager for their Japan operations. The role involves leading campaigns, enhancing demand, and generating revenue in the Japanese market. The ideal candidate should have native-level Japanese proficiency, advanced English skills, and at least 6 years of B2B demand generation experience. They must be self-directed, creative, and capable of managing multiple projects. The position offers opportunities to develop audience segmentation, design field marketing programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Atlassian values diversity and offers comprehensive perks and benefits.
Technical Account Manager (IC)
Company: Zendesk
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Zendesk, a recognized leader in customer engagement, is seeking a Technical Account Manager (TAM) for enterprise customers in Japan. The role involves being a principal technical advisor, driving strategies for customer innovation and transformation using Zendesk, and providing hands-on technical expertise. The TAM will collaborate with customers to develop technical roadmaps, handle executive-level client relationships, and ensure Zendesk environments remain operationally healthy. The role is a hybrid of TAM and Managed Services, requiring 10+ years of technical experience, knowledge of SaaS implementations, and proficiency in Japanese and English.
Sr. Counsel, Legal, Managed Services and Solutions, SSG
Company: Lenovo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a corporate/commercial legal expert with 12+ years of experience. The role involves advising on legal requirements for Managed Services and Industry Solutions, overseeing legal support for complex deals, and collaborating with global teams. Key responsibilities include establishing legal requirements, advising on regulatory and commercial legal issues, and negotiating large strategic deals. The ideal candidate should have experience in a national or global law firm, or as in-house commercial counsel in a global company, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Japanese and English is required.
Field Marketing Manager
Company: Datadog
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
Datadog is hiring a Localization Manager for their Tokyo office. The role involves translating and adapting global marketing campaigns into culturally relevant, high-quality localized assets for the Japanese market. The manager will collaborate with global marketing, product, and communications teams, ensuring a cohesive marketing presence. Key responsibilities include developing a localization strategy, managing campaign and asset localization, planning projects, ensuring quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate should have native Japanese fluency, professional English proficiency, and 5+ years of localization or marketing experience, preferably in the tech or SaaS industries.
Client Service Account Manager - Payments - Associate
Company: JPMorgan Chase
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
JPMorgan is creating a new role in the Client Service Account Management team within the Payments business. The Associate will enhance client experience by facilitating seamless service delivery, collaborating with other teams, and managing client expectations. Required qualifications include a strong ambition for a career in finance, particularly in payments, proficiency in Japanese and English, and attention to detail. Preferred qualifications include 3+ years in finance, knowledge of cash management, and project management skills. JPMorgan values diversity and inclusion.
Sales Representative PI Oncology (Osaka)
Company: BD
Location: Osaka, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Peripheral Intervention Business Unit of the company offers innovative medical devices with a proven track record, aiming to significantly advance future disease treatment. This department provides comprehensive medical products, devices, and services for the treatment of peripheral vascular and venous diseases, cancer detection, and end-stage renal disease management. By joining the company, you can work alongside experts in the Peripheral Intervention products, devices, and services, leveraging your skills to potentially reduce the impact of diseases on future generations. The primary role involves sales activities for subcutaneously implanted venous ports and diagnostic needles at approximately 30 acute care hospitals in Osaka, targeting surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, chemotherapy nurses, and infection control nurses. The main products include CV port/CV, prostate and bone marrow biopsy needles, and Shunt (ascites, pleural effusion). The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the medical device industry, with experience in selling to surgical and oncology departments. Training is provided for industry newcomers.
Strategic Services Account Manager
Company: Medidata Solutions
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Dec 03, 2024
The Strategic Services Account Manager (SSAM) in Japan is tasked with driving revenue for Medidata and Biovia, leading a cross-functional team to identify and close sales opportunities. The SSAM collaborates with global and regional executives to deliver product presentations and maintain high customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include achieving revenue targets, developing strategic sales plans, and expanding product usage within existing accounts. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in sales leadership, strong eCDM software and services sales experience, and excellent communication skills. Native Japanese language proficiency and business-level English are required, along with a willingness to travel up to 50% nationally.