Pasona N A, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Business Development Specialist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expPasona N A, Inc. is seeking a motivated and analytical Business Development Specialist to support new business development initiatives across the Americas. The role involves technology evaluation, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships while collaborating with global stakeholders.
Human ResourcesSmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Hazuki Takami
Responsibilities
Conduct technology evaluation and market studies, including feasibility studies (FS), preliminary experiments, and technical discussions with partners, customers, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Support joint R&D decision-making by providing analytical insights and structured evaluations
Identify and assess potential collaboration and partnership opportunities in the Americas
Source and evaluate startups through:
Commercial databases
Contracted venture capital networks
Industry exhibitions, conferences, and networking events
Perform market and competitive analysis to support strategic initiatives
Work closely with global headquarters and internal teams to identify potential partners and align collaboration strategies
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to advance business development activities
Prepare accurate and timely reports, including:
Meeting minutes for all partner and stakeholder discussions
Monthly activity and progress reports
Ad-hoc updates as required
Ensure clear documentation to support transparency and informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
Japanese bilingual
1–3 years of professional experience preferred, ideally in a chemical or manufacturing-related environment
Entry-level candidates are welcome if they hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and learning capabilities
Associate Degree (A.A.)
Project Management: Advanced (Required)
Microsoft Office Applications: Intermediate (Required)
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail with strong self-learning capabilities
A confident, positive, and collaborative 'people person'
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively in a team environment
Willingness to travel for business 1–2 days per month
Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English and Japanese
Preferred
Chemical or manufacturing industry knowledge (a plus)
CSR / Logistics Concepts & Practices: Intermediate (Preferred)
Benefits
Plus bonus
Company
Pasona N A, Inc.
Pasona N A is a staffing and recruiting company that provides temporary staffing and full-time placement services.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenji Furushiro
President and CEO
Sayaka Doi
VP of Strategic IT Partner
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