Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research
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Research Administrator in Intellectual Property Research & Progress Management (Life Sciences / Cancer Research) The Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research in Japan
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Full-time fixed-term contract employee. Annual income is 4 million to 8 million yen according to the association's regulations, with salary determined by experience, knowledge, and skills. Transportation allowance and standard social insurance are provided.
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Country
Japan
University
Cancer Institute Hospital of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research
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The Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research is recruiting a Research Administrator (Intellectual Property Research & Progress Management) at its Cancer Institute in Tokyo, Japan. This is a full-time fixed-term contract role focused on research administration rather than laboratory experiments, supporting cancer research and drug discovery projects, including the Next-Generation Cancer Medical Treatment Acceleration Research Project.
The position involves intellectual property and technology transfer support, such as prior art searches, evaluation of research outcomes, rights acquisition, preparation of meeting materials and minutes, report writing, and coordination of research progress across teams and collaborating institutions. The role is especially relevant for candidates interested in cancer research, life sciences, drug discovery, and industry-academia-government collaboration.
Eligibility highlights: a bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field (preferably life sciences), understanding of cancer research and drug discovery, at least 3 years of R&D experience or IP-related work experience, and strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in drug discovery research or research coordination is preferred. A PhD, patent attorney qualification, or intellectual property management skills certification is welcome but not required.
Location: Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Salary: annual income of approximately 4 to 8 million yen, with commuting allowance and social insurance. Contract: generally 2 years, renewable annually, with a 6-month probationary period.
Application window: October 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with rolling review and early closure once a suitable candidate is found. Apply by email if possible, or by postal mail for supporting documents. The contact person is Akihiro Tomita at the Genome Research Department, Cancer Chemotherapy Center, The Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term contract employee. Annual income is 4 million to 8 million yen according to the association's regulations, with salary determined by experience, knowledge, and skills. Transportation allowance and standard social insurance are provided.
What's required
Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field, especially life sciences, with understanding of cancer research and drug discovery research. At least 3 years of research and development experience at a research institution or private company, or at least 3 years of intellectual property-related work at a company's IP department or patent office. Ability to independently create documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus strong cooperation and coordination skills. Interest in industry-academia-government collaboration and smooth communication with clinicians, researchers, and company representatives. PhD, patent attorney qualification, intellectual property management skills certification, and drug discovery research or research coordination experience are preferred but not required.
How to apply
Prepare one resume and one work history/CV in free format, and optionally a letter of recommendation. Submit by email if possible; postal mail is also accepted for some documents. Use the specified subject line for email applications and notify the contact if sending by mail.
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