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iSpaceThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
This is a Director position overseeing business development, government relations, and lobbying activities for the Japan business in space missions, including lunar exploration. Based on technical understanding, you will lead the promotion of the Japan business strategy, support proposals, negotiations, and decision-making for important projects while collaborating with management, technical departments, and government agencies both domestically and internationally. We expect you to contribute to the success of missions and business growth in Japan and globally through the establishment of strategic relationships with both government and private sectors.
- Background in a scientific field (especially engineering, aerospace, etc.) - Over 10 years of practical experience in the space industry - Experience in promoting proposals and projects from a technical perspective in collaboration with technical departments - Experience in business development, government relations, sales, or strategic planning - Experience in negotiations or project promotion with the Japanese government, public agencies, or related organizations - Experience in promoting projects involving multiple stakeholders - Experience in team or organizational management - Business communication skills in both Japanese and English
- Understanding of space policy, national security, and government budgets - Experience collaborating with foreign government agencies and overseas companies - Experience in proposals and negotiations for large-scale or long-term projects - Experience in proposal activities in collaboration with technical departments - Work experience in a global organization - Experience dealing with space-related grants and funds
