Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
651 jobs in Japan open to English speakers, updated 27 October 2026.
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
551 open jobs
As a member of the DSA (Clinical Trial Drug Shipment Coordination) team, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to ensure that all customer orders are processed accurately, promptly, and appropriately. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to take on interesting challenges by listening to customers and collaborating with team members. While understanding the importance of following established procedures, you will also proactively take new approaches to tackling interesting challenges and supporting the team. Responsibilities include processing shipment and delivery orders for clinical trial drugs in accordance with the clinical trial plan and without deviating from prescribed procedures; preparing picking lists and shipping documents that meet country-specific requirements; entering and managing inventory and shipment data in the system; communicating closely with customers and the team during problems or emergencies, resolving issues, and taking the necessary actions to meet customer needs; maintaining high-quality operations in accordance with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice); and understanding the processing capacity of the entire team and providing support to team members as needed to help the team achieve its daily work targets. The role is primarily desk-based, but may require checking on-site areas, such as the warehouse and shipping area, as needed. Customer communication regarding clinical trial drug shipment coordination may sometimes take place by phone, so telephone support is required as part of the job. You will begin with a general orientation, then acquire the necessary knowledge through our proprietary online training curriculum while learning practical tasks through several months of on-the-job training. Senior colleagues and other team members will support you with any questions, and you will have opportunities to continually build the knowledge required for the role by attending internal and external training according to your interests.
Conduct stand-up training to groups of employees. Assist with orientation of new employees. Assist in training hiring managers and interviewers on all interview and selection policies and procedures. Schedule and coordinate applicant interviews with appropriate hiring manager and/or interviewer. Conduct applicant interviews for hourly and management positions. Ensure company grooming standards are communicated effectively to all new employees. Conduct new hire orientation training including completing all new hire paperwork. Assist with design and development of training programs. Develop training aids and multi-media tools to present training material. Order and manage inventory of training materials and supplies. Prepare for training classes (e.g., materials, setup classes, breakdown classes). Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
AI is rapidly changing the conventional wisdom around product development. What is needed going forward is not simply someone who can correctly solve assigned problems. It is a leader who can identify challenges users have not yet been able to articulate, connect business, technology, and design, and bring others together to turn new ideas into value. This program is an 11-day, hands-on, selection-linked program in which participants leverage the assets of the Mercari Group to envision new products and businesses for the AI era. Participants will be divided into small teams and mentored throughout the program by leaders responsible for Mercari products. In the final review, you will present your team’s proposal directly to the CEOs of Mercari Group companies, the SVP overseeing the Japan business, the CPO (Chief Product Officer) overseeing products in the Fintech domain, the CAIO (Chief AI Officer) leading Mercari’s AI strategy, and other executives, with the goal of winning the top prize. Previous Product Manager experience is not required. We are looking for people who are ready to tackle questions with no single right answer, make decisions for themselves, bring others along, and see things through to the end. We look forward to meeting people who want to create products that change the world in the AI era. The program will run for 11 weekdays from Tuesday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. The schedule may vary depending on the program activities. You must bring your own laptop. The program will be held at the Roppongi office, and remote participation is not available on any day.
You will produce new business sales revenue from a SaaS license model. You will accomplish this through account planning, territory planning, researching prospect customers, using business development strategies and completing field-based sales activities within a defined set of prospects, territory or vertical. What you get to do in this role: Develop relationships with multiple C-suite personas (e.g., CFO, CIO, COO, CDO) across all product sales. Oversee client relationship mapping to the account team, orchestrating an account strategy across a broad
We're currently looking for an experienced field marketing manager who is passionate about making contributions directly in business based on knowledge and skills around the latest AI technologies. In this strategic position, you will create and drive industry specific marketing campaigns and programs in Japan market. You focus on a few vertical segments including, Telco, financial service and healthcare industries in sync with your direct counterparts in HQ and local sales / business development managers. You will be responsible for developing plans, campaign building & execution, and coordinating online events and offline events by partnering with essential internal and external collaborators. You will also bring strong analytical skills to evaluate the program's effectiveness. This position is based in Japan, closely aligned with our APJ and HQ teams. Are you ready to make a difference? Come and join us!
Deutsche Bank is looking for an Assistant Vice President to join its Corporate Coverage Japan team in Japan. As a Coverage Banker, you will be responsible for supporting Coverage Bankers on key client relationships, producing accurate and timely analysis of clients, compiling competitor data, producing pitch book presentations, and supporting our clients. The Banker will develop a good understanding of the origination processes, product offerings and assist with the preparation of internal desk reports and pipeline information, working under the guidance of the Global coverage bankers and heads. Originate and grow business from existing clients and deepen the relationship across other products. Advise clients, provide insights into the latest macroeconomic, geopolitical issue and regulatory trends in Asia/Japan impacting our clients and the industry they operate in. Set-up strong momentum on client callings. Ensure that Deutsche Bank is the provider of choice for clients and that all avenues for working with a client across different geographies and products are explored. Close coordination with global, regional and local country relationship bankers to ensure integrated and seamless coverage for our clients. Liaise with global and local credit risk management teams for maintenance and setup of existing/ new credit facilities. Keep abreast of developments in the client business and the industry ecosystem, and manage risks within the portfolio. Own the Client Adoption, Client Life-cycle Management/Know Your Customer process and manage the credit risk of the client portfolio.
The Japan Country Lead is accountable for the leadership and performance of Integrated Facilities Management services across Japan. The role oversees client relationships, people, finance, operations, compliance, and risk. It combines strategic leadership with practical site support, particularly for Commercial, R&D and Make sites across Japan. The Country Lead will also strengthen EHS, Hard Services, and GMP-related facilities governance, project delivery, lead succession planning for critical technical roles, and improve workload management so the team can deliver sustainable and effective results. Lead IFM services and represent the Japan team in client and regional forums. Maintain strong client relationships and lead operational and business reviews. Manage service quality, KPIs, SLAs, budgets, savings, compliance, and risk. Translate client and regional requirements into clear priorities and actions. Identify operational risks, resource gaps, and improvement opportunities. Deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, service stability, and client value. Lead the team to achieve higher workplace experience. Lead, coach, and develop the Japan team and relevant service partners. Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, decision authority, and escalation routes. Maintain regular site engagement and conduct visits based on risk and business need. Provide practical support to Commercial, R&D and Make sites across Japan. Strengthen cross-site collaboration, onboarding, handovers, cross-training, and backup coverage. Build site capability and independence rather than routinely replacing onsite responsibilities. Own Japan account budget planning, forecasting, cost control, savings delivery, and accurate financial reporting. Interpret budget tracking, actual spend, commitments, accruals, and variance drivers; reconcile inconsistencies and lead corrective actions to maintain reliable budget control. Understand the end-to-end Corrigo process and work order lifecycle, and ensure vendor work orders are created, approved, dispatched, completed, invoiced, and closed accurately and on time. Align Corrigo work order status, vendor invoices, cost trackers, forecasts, and finance reporting to improve spend visibility and prevent process or payment delays. Partner with Finance, site teams, and vendors to address root causes, improve forecast accuracy, and support sound commercial decisions. Oversee Hard and Soft Services in line with client, contractual, regulatory, GxP, and site requirements. Manage vendors, contracts, service levels, technical performance, and preventive improvement. Maintain appropriate procedures, work controls, documentation, and escalation processes. Provide country-level oversight of EHS and Hard Services. At Make Sites, work with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure that facilities services support product quality, contamination control, and manufacturing continuity. Oversee relevant GMP-related facilities services, including cleaning, pest control, HVAC, utilities, facility maintenance, and associated vendor activities. Support audit readiness through appropriate procedures, specifications, quality agreements, work records, change controls, and action tracking. Ensure significant incidents, audit findings, technical failures, and recurring issues receive appropriate root-cause review and corrective action. Engage qualified specialists when technical, EHS, or quality decisions require specialist expertise. Lead succession and knowledge transfer for critical EHS and Hard Services responsibilities. Reduce dependency on individual specialists through documentation, cross-training, and backup arrangements. Maintain operational continuity during vacancies, transitions, and temporary resource gaps. Regularly review team workload, overtime, priorities, responsibilities, and resource allocation. Reduce duplicated work, unnecessary reporting, rework, inefficient meetings, and low-value activities. Clarify the purpose, priority, deadline, owner, and expected outcome of work requests. Use standard procedures, templates, task trackers, and digital tools to simplify work. Improve productivity without compromising safety, GMP, compliance, employee wellbeing, or service quality. Measure success through outcomes rather than activity volume.
The Demi Chef de Partie – Sushi is responsible for the preparation, presentation, and quality control of sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and food safety requirements. The position assists in maintaining the highest culinary standards by ensuring freshness, consistency, and visual presentation of all products. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine, this role supports daily kitchen operations, inventory management, food safety compliance, and guest satisfaction. The Demi Chef de Partie – Sushi is expected to demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining Marriott brand standards. The role includes preparing sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, and other Japanese specialties according to established recipes and presentation standards; performing fish fabrication, portioning, slicing, and preparation of seafood and other ingredients; preparing sushi rice and ensuring consistency in quality, flavor, and presentation; maintaining product freshness and ensuring all ingredients meet quality standards; assisting with mise en place and daily preparation for restaurant operations; supporting the development and execution of seasonal menus and special offerings; ensuring proper portion control and minimizing food waste; and monitoring food quality throughout service and communicating concerns to the Chef. The role follows HACCP procedures and food safety guidelines; ensures proper storage, labeling, dating, and rotation of food products using FIFO procedures; monitors food temperatures and maintains food safety records as required; maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation; and complies with company food safety programs and local health regulations. The role assists with daily kitchen operations, communicates effectively with kitchen and service teams during service periods, supports inventory control by reporting shortages, excess stock, and quality concerns, informs supervisors of maintenance issues affecting kitchen operations, and participates in opening and closing procedures for the sushi station. The role works collaboratively with chefs, cooks, stewards, and service associates; maintains positive and professional working relationships; assists colleagues during busy periods; communicates clearly and professionally with supervisors and coworkers; and supports the training and development of junior culinary associates when required. The role supports exceptional dining experiences through consistent food quality and presentation, responds appropriately to special requests, dietary requirements, and guest preferences when possible, and contributes to maintaining the high standards of Japanese cuisine and hospitality expected by guests. The role follows company policies, safety procedures, and security standards; promptly reports accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues; uses kitchen equipment and knives safely and responsibly; and completes required training and certifications. Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods during shifts; performing repetitive hand movements and knife work requiring manual dexterity; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds (11 kg); and bending, reaching, twisting, and moving within a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role also performs other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
OpenAI is building the next generation of advertising for an AI-powered world. As AI changes how people discover information, explore possibilities, and make decisions, we believe this presents a huge opportunity for businesses to connect with customers in new ways. The Ads Marketing team is building this opportunity from the ground up. We define how businesses discover OpenAI’s advertising platform, become successful advertisers, and grow their investment over time. Working closely with Product, Ads Engineering, Data Science, and Sales, we combine customer insight, rigorous experimentation, and fast execution to turn early opportunities into scalable growth. As Japan Ads Marketing Manager, you will help build OpenAI’s advertising business in Japan, with a primary focus on growing small and medium-sized advertisers. This is a hands-on, zero-to-one opportunity to establish the programs, agency engagement, and local marketing approaches that will shape our growth in Japan. You will own the market’s SMB growth strategy and revenue outcomes across acquisition, activation, retention, and expansion—translating a deep understanding of Japanese businesses into programs that help advertisers succeed. You will also partner with Sales and global marketing teams to support large-advertiser engagement through events, activations, and coordinated market initiatives. You will bring local insight to global teams and adapt global capabilities to the needs of the Japanese market. In this role, you will own SMB revenue and growth goals in Japan, translating market opportunities into a focused strategy and measurable marketing programs. You will build acquisition, onboarding, activation, and lifecycle programs that help SMBs launch successfully, see value, and grow their advertising investment. You will identify priority customer segments, verticals, and growth opportunities through customer insight, market analysis, and experimentation. You will recruit, engage, and grow SMB-focused agencies and partners through education, enablement, co-marketing, and scalable programs. You will build awareness and consideration through locally relevant case studies, webinars, events, and educational content, amplified through influencer marketing, owned channels, and paid media. You will partner with Sales to connect marketing programs with customer opportunities and improve handoffs across self-serve and sales-assisted journeys. You will coordinate with Sales and global marketing teams on large-advertiser events, activations, and market engagement. You will adapt global campaigns and programs for Japan, balancing local customer needs with shared resources and capabilities. You will measure commercial impact, test new approaches, and scale programs that improve advertiser acquisition, retention, and revenue. You will bring customer and agency feedback to Product, Ads Engineering, and global teams to inform the advertiser experience and future growth opportunities.
BytePlus is the enterprise technology arm of ByteDance, providing Generative AI, multimodal models, AI agent solutions, and cloud infrastructure capabilities to businesses worldwide. In Japan, we work with leading enterprises across multiple industries to drive AI adoption from proof-of-concept (PoC) to scalable commercial deployment. Our goal is not only to demonstrate cutting-edge technology, but to help organizations create sustainable and measurable business value. Partner closely with the Japan regional Sales team to identify customer business challenges and technical requirements. Break down complex business problems into practical and scalable AI solutions. Lead technical demos, architecture discussions, RFI/RFP responses, and PoC design and delivery. Drive PoC-to-production conversion and ensure measurable business impact. Build technical credibility within customer organizations, from engineering teams to C-level executives. Participate in or lead the design and implementation of Generative AI applications, including LLMs, RAG systems, agent architectures, and multimodal solutions. Design and implement end-to-end system architectures, including model orchestration, knowledge base construction, vector database integration, API connectivity, and overall system integration. Evaluate system performance in real production environments (accuracy, latency, cost, scalability). Optimize prompt structures, inference workflows, and caching strategies to improve system stability and efficiency. Continuously refine solutions based on customer business KPIs. Act as the technical lead in customer engagements, supporting commercial discussions and technical negotiations. Collaborate with the Sales team to drive deal closure and contract execution. Support account expansion initiatives (upsell / cross-sell). Take ownership of both technical quality and commercial success of assigned projects. Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with enterprise clients. Provide structured frontline feedback to Product and Engineering teams. Drive localization and optimization of products for the Japan market. Identify repeatable, industry-level AI solution patterns and support scalable adoption. Contribute to the development of industry solution frameworks and methodologies for Japan.