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ShiseidoThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
The mission of the Intellectual Property Planning Group is to transform intellectual property into corporate value and maximize the success rate of key decision-making in R&D. We are currently transitioning from an organization that thinks about intellectual property to an "actionable strategy team" that provides decision-making materials actually used in the company's decision-making process. Our R&D area has expanded beyond cosmetics to include various fields such as Diagnosis (data and equipment), aesthetic medicine, and regenerative medicine. It is essential to have personnel with high strategic thinking who can function as a "strategic hub" in these diverse areas. This job posting is for strengthening our strategic planning system. We are looking for individuals with advanced strategic thinking and intellectual curiosity who are willing to take on challenges with an eye toward future management. To contribute to the growth of the brand and the creation of new businesses through overall research and development activities, you will be entrusted with the following tasks and lead assistance. Formulation and execution support of intellectual property strategy policies and plans: Formulating intellectual property policies and plans linked to management and R&D strategies, as well as assisting in the execution of these plans. Supporting the formulation of intellectual property policies and plans for management and R&D decision-making (such as strategic GATE meetings) and assisting in the execution lead. Industry trend analysis and information provision: Analyzing industry trends from an intellectual property perspective in a wide range of advanced technology areas (not limited to cosmetics, including Diagnosis, aesthetic medicine, materials, etc.) and providing information to related departments (presenting business opportunities and threats). Intellectual property risk management: Managing intellectual property risks in business promotion in collaboration with the research and development department (infringement prevention investigations, invalidation material investigations, etc.). Intellectual property management and budget consolidation: Operating the patent management database and consolidating patent costs (such as formulating budgets for the next fiscal year and three-year budgets). *Currently available research tools: BizCruncher, Patent SQUARE, Patent Sight, Samaria, Speeda
- Experience in strategic intellectual property intelligence and research in business companies across various industries, not limited to cosmetics, daily necessities, and chemical manufacturers (such as IT, electronics, medical devices, and material manufacturers). - Research and analysis skills sufficient to perform tasks independently without relying on outsourcing. - Basic knowledge of domestic and international patent law necessary for corporate intellectual property (equivalent to Level 2 Intellectual Property Management Skills). - Experience in various patent investigations (infringement prevention investigations, invalidation material investigations, etc.) in the fields of chemistry, life sciences, and information communication (approximately 5 years). - Experience in intellectual property information analysis and reporting materials preparation (approximately 3 years). - Interpersonal adjustment skills to gain cooperation from related departments. - Language skills: No strong resistance to communicating in English with overseas bases.
- Possession of a patent attorney qualification or intellectual property-related qualifications and skills. - Work experience related to research and development in the field of cosmetic ingredients and formulations (more than 5 years). - Knowledge of beauty and cosmetics both domestically and internationally. - Business-level English proficiency. - Willingness to take on a managerial position (GM).
- Expansion of knowledge in cutting-edge technology areas: You will have the opportunity to engage in intelligence work while broadly touching on a variety of cutting-edge technologies (biotechnology, chemicals, digital, hardware, etc.) that Shiseido is tackling, not limited to specific technical fields. - Direct contribution to decision-making: This is a dynamic position that directly impacts R&D decision-making as a "strategic hub" that transforms intellectual property into corporate value, going beyond mere information provision. - Clear career path and culture: We are working to create a foundation where individuals can maximize their strengths, and a culture that allows each person to leverage their strengths is in place. Depending on performance, it is possible to aim for a managerial position (GM) that leads the organization or a highly specialized position (IC) that leads a specialized field.
