グローバルとテクノロジーに特化したスタートアップ支援企業。日本最大級のイノベーションセンターであるCIC Tokyoを拠点として、

(1)テクノロジーを持ったスタートアップの支援プログラム運営
(2)国内外のスタートアップの海外展開プログラム運営
(3)イノベーションやスタートアップに関わるコンサルティング
(4)ライフサイエンス、環境エネルギー、フードテック、宇宙などの分野でのスタートアップコミュニティを構築等の事業を実施

現在、事業が拡大しスタートアップ支援プログラムやイノベーション関連コンサルティング業務を実施するBD Managerを募集中。

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK

As the Business Development Manager, you will work closely with both the Director of CIC Institute and the Head of the Japan Desk to source and develop new programs and strategic directions and partnerships for both teams. Based in Japan, you will identify domestic opportunities for the Institute and global opportunities for the Japan Desk, requiring you to effectively manage priorities across both organizations while maintaining strong communication with the Cambridge-based Japan Desk team.

【業務内容】
・Building and deepening strategic relationships with key partners in Japan, including government entities, prefectures, corporations, universities, and other key players in the innovation ecosystem to identify and develop new business opportunities.
・Sourcing and developing new programs and partnerships that align with both the CIC Institute's broader programming portfolio and Japan Desk's mission to support Japanese entrepreneurs' US market entry, maintaining approximately a 50/50 split of focus across both teams.
・ Providing strategic input to both the Director of CIC Institute and Head of the Japan Desk on program development, market trends, and partnership opportunities emerging from the Japanese market.
・Supporting program implementation with CIC Institute and Japan Desk team as needed, including connecting startups with mentors, coordinating with government partners, and facilitating introductions to relevant resources within CIC's network.
・Developing event programming and overseeing event execution to convene and promote the Japanese community in Boston by hosting events ranging from casual meetups to conferences, in collaboration with the Japanese Consulate and with other external partners both in Cambridge/Boston and in Japan.
・Managing the coordination of tours of CIC’s main campuses to promote awareness of CIC's innovation campuses and brand to potential partners and clients.
・Providing oversight to continued efforts to build a network of local experts who are knowledgeable about the Boston innovation ecosystem and eager to support startups and companies from Japan.
・Traveling as needed for business development activities, conferences, and partner meetings to represent both teams and identify new opportunities.
・Representing CIC at onsite and offsite programs, events, tours and speaking opportunities, serving as a key touchpoint for potential partners and clients interested in CIC's services and programming.
・Managing relationships with existing partners while continuously expanding CIC's network within Japan's innovation ecosystem.
Coordinating effectively across time zones to ensure seamless communication and alignment between Japan-based partners and Cambridge-based teams.