Job Title:
Global Research & Partnerships Lead

Employment Type:
Full-time

Location:
Chiba, Japan (with remote work and overseas travel as needed)

Position Summary:
Jmees is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead and manage collaborative research initiatives with research hospitals and physicians, primarily in the US. This role serves as the primary point of contact for international medical professionals, coordinating research activities and facilitating effective communication across stakeholders. The position may also include involvement in regulatory affairs and other cross-functional responsibilities, depending on the candidate’s interests and capabilities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the planning, negotiation, and execution of collaborative research projects with overseas hospitals and physicians.
  2. Serve as the main liaison for international physicians and researchers, building strong, trust-based relationships.
  3. Support submissions to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and coordinate research contracts.
  4. Work closely with internal product development, clinical, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment on research goals.
  5. Assist with international regulatory strategy and document preparation.
  6. Participate in and provide support for academic conferences, exhibitions, and investigator meetings.
  7. Prepare and manage bilingual documentation (English/Japanese), including research reports and presentation materials

Requirements:

Required

  1. Minimum 3 years of working experience.
  2. Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written (business level or higher).
  3. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
  4. Strong multitasking and project management abilities.
  5. Passion for global healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes.
  6. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in an international context.
  7. Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects and initiatives.

Preferable

  1. Experience in the healthcare, life science or medical device industry.
  2. Experience working with CROs or medical device companies, particularly in clinical research or investigator-initiated trials.
  3. Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks and processes (e.g., FDA, CE).
  4. Academic writing and/or experience in preparing scientific presentations.
  5. Basic Japanese language skill