Title:  Manager, Intellectual Property Administration

Job Summary

Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist

General Responsibilities

• Research, analysis, and management of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Review, drafting, and negotiation of IP-related agreements such as NDAs, licensing agreements, and joint development contracts
• Planning and promotion of IP strategies in collaboration with internal departments such as sales
• Coordination with external patent attorneys and law firms for filing, prosecution, and dispute resolution
• Liaison and coordination on IP matters with overseas offices and partners
• Conducting IP due diligence for new business initiatives and M&A activities
• Planning and implementation of internal IP education and awareness programs

Functional Skills and Knowledge

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IP-related work at a company or patent law firm
• Knowledge of Japanese and international IP systems
• Practical experience in handling IP matters involving overseas entities
• Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Strong Japanese communication and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Qualifications such as Japanese Patent Attorney or IP Management Certification
• Technical or legal background in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
• Experience in IP operations within trading companies or manufacturing industries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent degree