Senior R&D Scientist (Life Sciences) →
Japan · Kyoto
Lead the R&D of next-generation actives; work with the clinical team to advance projects to landing.
Doctorate / 5+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D
We Are Not Hiring Employees. We Are Finding Companions.
Patience
Aligned with the Kyoto Institute's 7-10-year R&D cycle. We do not reward fast results; we reward those who complete a single thing whole.
Restraint
Aligned with the Group's aesthetic — less is more, slow is steady. In expression, decision, and product, restraint is a discipline.
Wholeness
The philosophy that outer and inner complete each other — both the Group's commitment to women, and our commitment to the personal growth of fellow travelers.
Companionship
We do not say "employee" — we say "fellow traveler." What you join is not a job; it is a century of work.
Learning
Behind the Kyoto Institute's 80+ proprietary patents is a culture of continuous learning — we believe that true professionalism is lifelong apprenticeship.
Open Roles · By Function
Japan · Kyoto
Lead the R&D of next-generation actives; work with the clinical team to advance projects to landing.
Doctorate / 5+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D
Japan (production site)
Full-process pre-shipment quality inspection of Group products; maintenance of the GMP factory quality management system.
Chemistry / Food / Iyakubugaihin-related background
Tokyo · Ginza
Brand strategy, product planning, and channel coordination for the premium skincare business line.
5+ years in premium beauty brand management
Tokyo · Ginza
Market-trend research for women's intimate health, consumer insight, competitor analysis.
3+ years in market research / consumer insight; women's health sector preferred
Tokyo · Ginza
In-depth interviews with intimate-care users, study of use habits, product-improvement feedback.
User research / UX research background; strong empathy
Tokyo / Osaka
Product data analysis, sales forecasting, and supply chain optimization for the internal nutrition business line.
Data analysis / business analysis background; health food industry experience preferred
Tokyo · Ginza (Group HQ)
Group Iyakubugaihin filing compliance support, international market legal affairs, intellectual property management.
Legal background; Japan market compliance experience preferred
Tokyo / Shanghai / Hong Kong (rotating by project)
Site evaluation for stores in core Asian markets, commercial real-estate partnership, new-store opening project management.
3+ years in retail expansion / commercial real estate; international luxury / beauty brand preferred
Tokyo / Kyoto (assigned by project)
Duration 3-6 months; flexible
Supports daily work of business units; gains exposure to the Group's complete business landscape.
Currently enrolled at a top-100 global university (undergraduate / master's); fluent in English or Japanese
Please send your résumé and portfolio (if applicable) to the email address listed for the corresponding position above.