Position Overview
As the Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances Manager at the AI Robotics Association (AIRoA), you will lead AIRoA's collaboration strategy with robotics and AI ecosystems around the world. Your primary responsibilities will include forging agreements with global industry associations, incubators, university labs, and startups; planning and structuring joint research and PoC initiatives; and negotiating AIRoA's participation in international consortia. In close collaboration with legal, technical, and business members—as well as with public-sector projects and member companies—you will own the full partnership lifecycle from target selection and deal structuring to contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management.
【業務内容】
一般社団法人AIロボット協会(AIRoA)のグローバル戦略的パートナーシップを担うマネージャーとして、世界のロボティクス・AIエコシステムとの連携戦略をリードいただきます。世界の業界団体やインキュベーション拠点、大学研究室、グローバルスタートアップなどとの協定締結、共同研究・PoCの企画立案、国際コンソーシアムへの参画交渉が主な役割です。また、公的プロジェクトや会員企業との協働を見据えつつ、法務・技術・ビジネスの各メンバーと連携しながら、パートナー選定〜契約条件交渉〜リレーションマネジメントまでを一気通貫で担っていただきます。
【What Makes the "Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances Manager" Role at AIRoA Unique】
This position enables you to support a "social infrastructure–level" challenge—building and disseminating foundation models and data ecosystems for AI and robotics—from the governance and partnership side. Working with global enterprises, research institutions, and startups, you will co-design "what we do, with whom, and under what conditions." You will be at the forefront of alliances that grow into international joint projects, whose outcomes are then shared back with the world in an open and scalable way—offering a rare chance to experience this level of global impact firsthand.
【AIRoAの「グローバル戦略的パートナーシップ(アライアンス)マネージャー」の醍醐味】
AI×ロボットの基盤モデルとデータエコシステムを世界に発信していくという、社会インフラ級の挑戦をガバナンスの側面から支えられるポジションです。グローバル企業・研究機関・スタートアップと協働しながら、「どのような条件で、何を行うのか」をデザインしていきます。締結したパートナーシップが、国際共同プロジェクトなどに発展し、その成果がオープンな形で世界に還元されていくというダイナミズムを、最前線で味わうことが可能です。
【The Appeal of Taking On This Challenge at AIRoA, Just as We Are Getting Started】
AIRoA is a general incorporated association established in December 2024 and launched full-scale operations in FY2025, with a mission to build a robot data ecosystem in the AI × robotics domain. Because we are still in the launch phase, you will have the opportunity to design the alliance strategy itself—deciding which markets to prioritize, which organizations and companies to partner with, and at what level of collaboration. As an independent association, AIRoA is in a unique position to convene global players across industry, academia, and government, allowing you to help shape frameworks that can drive the development of the entire sector.
【スタートを切ったばかりのAIRoAで挑戦する魅力】
AIRoAは、2024年12月設立・2025年度本格始動の一般社団法人で、AI×ロボット分野におけるロボットデータエコシステム構築をミッションに掲げています。立ち上げフェーズであるため、「優先市場はどこか」「どの団体・企業とどのレベルの提携を結ぶか」といったアライアンス戦略そのものを設計できます。協会という立場から世界のプレイヤーを巻き込めるため、業界全体の発展につながる枠組みづくりに挑戦できます。
【Other】
While remote work is possible, this role is primarily expected to be office-based.
Most of our engineers and researchers also work on-site, conducting research and development directly in front of the robots.【その他】
リモートワーク可ではありますが、原則として出社での勤務を想定しています。
エンジニアや研究者も多くは出社し、ロボットを前に研究開発に取り組んでいます。
【About AIRoA】
AIRoA was established in December 2024 with two core objectives: "to revolutionize the technology of robot development through the fusion of robots and AI" and "to promote the use of robots in society." While AI is rapidly advancing worldwide, the shortage of data in robot development has become a critical issue.
To address this challenge, we are running a national flagship project funded by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), with an investment of over JPY 20 billion.
【AIRoAの概要】
「ロボットとAIの融合によってロボット開発の技術を革新すること」「社会におけるロボットの活用を推進すること」AIRoAは2024年12月に設立された組織であり、この2つの目的を掲げています。今、世界中でAIが急速に発展する一方、ロボット開発ではデータ不足が深刻です。私たちはNEDO(国立研究開発法人 新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構)から200億円を超える出資による国家プロジェクトを進行しています。
●Recruitment Background
To globally distribute AIRoA's robot data and models, building strong partnerships with leading research institutions around the world is essential. Strategic and ongoing alliance development requires a dedicated leader, and AIRoA is now seeking a Global Strategic Partnerships Manager to co-create and drive its international collaboration strategy.
●募集背景
AIRoAがロボットデータやモデルをグローバルに流通させるには、世界の研究機関などとの強固なパートナーシップが不可欠で、戦略的・継続的なアライアンス構築には専任のリーダーが必要な状況です。そこで今回、グローバル戦略的パートナーシップを担うマネージャーを募集し、国際連携戦略を共に描いていただくことになりました。
●Future Mission
In this role, you will lead the development of a "global partnership strategy roadmap" that identifies priority countries, regions, and organizations, and drive the conclusion of MoUs and the launch of joint projects with key players. Over the medium to long term, your mission will be to position AIRoA as the global reference point for AI robotics by planning and leading international consortia initiated by AIRoA, participating in international standard-setting discussions on data and models, and representing AIRoA at overseas events and conferences.
●将来的なミッション
優先すべき国・地域・組織を見極めた「グローバルパートナーシップ戦略ロードマップ」の策定と、キープレイヤーとのMoU締結・共同プロジェクト立ち上げをリードしていただきます。中長期的には、AIRoAが主導する国際コンソーシアムの企画、データ・モデルの国際標準化議論への参画、海外イベント・カンファレンスでの発信などを通じて、「AIロボットといえばAIRoA」という立ち位置を目指すことがミッションです。
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Experience driving alliance-building, joint research, and business co-creation with global enterprises, research institutions, and robotics communities (including international negotiations, contracts, and MoU development)
- Strong relationship-building skills and project management capabilities with diverse stakeholders such as industry associations, incubators, university labs, and global startups
- Business-level English (Chinese is a plus), excellent communication skills, and the aptitude to handle external communications and speaking engagements
- International business or business development experience in technology domains such as AI, robotics, or SaaS
- Proven experience in a venture / launch-phase environment, where you personally defined strategy and drove execution end to end
【必須要件】
- グローバル企業/研究機関/ロボティクスコミュニティとのアライアンス構築・共同研究・事業共創の推進経験(海外交渉・契約・MoU策定を含む)
- 業界団体/インキュベーション拠点/大学研究室/グローバルスタートアップなど、多様なステークホルダーとの関係構築力とプロジェクトマネジメント能力
- ビジネスレベルの英語(中国語尚可)と高いコミュニケーション能力、外部広報・登壇対応の素養
- テック領域(AI/ロボティクス/SaaS等)での国際ビジネスまたはBD経験
- ベンチャー/立ち上げフェーズで、自ら戦略を描き実行までやり切った経験
Preferred Qualifications:
- Practical experience working in international industry associations, standardization bodies, or consortia
- Partnership or business development experience in deep tech domains such as robotics, AI, or semiconductors
- Experience managing overseas offices or leading global teams
- Experience as a speaker at large international conferences and handling media relations
- Technical understanding of robot data and AI models (sufficient to engage in discussions with engineers and researchers)
【歓迎要件】
- 国際的な業界団体・標準化団体・コンソーシアムでの実務経験
- ロボティクス、AI、半導体などディープテック領域でのパートナーシップ/BD経験
- 海外拠点・海外チームマネジメントの経験
- 大規模国際カンファレンスでのスピーカー登壇、メディア対応経験
- ロボットデータ/AIモデルに関する技術的理解(エンジニア・研究者とのディスカッションができるレベル)
Language Skills
- Japanese (native level)
- English (business level or above)
【その他(言語・資格等)】
- 日本語(ネイティブレベル)
- 英語(ビジネスレベル以上)
Benefits
●Our Office
We currently operate out of a spacious office and research facility of over 1,000 m² located in the Ryutsu Center area. In this space, our business teams and engineering teams work in close collaboration, advancing both day-to-day operations and R&D with AI robots always close at hand. The facility is frequently visited not only by members of the AI Robot Association, but also by engineers and researchers from partner companies and representatives from member companies. As a result, it serves as a hub where diverse experts at the forefront of AI and robotics gather and interact.
●オフィス紹介
私たちは現在、流通センター内に300坪を超える広大なオフィス兼研究施設を構えています。この空間では、AIロボットをすぐそばに感じながら、ビジネスチームとエンジニアチームが密接に連携し、日々の業務と研究開発を進めています。施設には、AIロボット協会のメンバーだけでなく、協力企業の技術者や研究者、会員企業の方々も頻繁に訪れます。そのため、AIやロボティクスの最前線で活躍する多様な専門家が集う場となっています。
●Your Colleagues
Today, highly skilled engineers and researchers from around the world are part of our organization. Some members have even relocated from overseas to Japan to join our projects on site. We aim to build a globally open R&D organization where diverse talent, regardless of nationality or background, come together, inspire one another, and shape the future.
●働く仲間
現在、私たちのもとには世界中から優秀なエンジニアや研究者が参画しています。中には、海外在住の方が来日し、チームの一員としてプロジェクトに参加しているケースもあります。国籍やバックグラウンドを超えて、多様な才能が集まり、互いに刺激し合いながら未来を形づくり、世界に開かれた研究開発組織を作りたいと考えております。
●HR and Talent Development Programs
人事・人材開発制度
[Training Programs]
- On-the-Job Training (OJT)
- Training through participation in external conferences, including overseas events
- Compliance training
- Security training
[研修制度]
- OJT
- 海外含む社外カンファレンス研修
- コンプライアンス研修
- セキュリティ研修
[Internal Programs]
- Performance reviews twice a year (every half year)
- In-house study sessions
- In-house library
- Support for external training programs
[社内制度]
- 年2回の評価制度(半期ごと)
- 社内勉強会
- 社内図書館
- 外部研修支援
[Benefits]
- Support for book purchases
- Subsidies for lunch and light snacks
- Free drinks
- Commuting allowance (up to JPY 50,000 per month)
- Monthly company-wide events (AIRoA Circle, social gatherings)
- Family Day
- AIRoA-branded shirts and other items provided
[福利厚生]
- 書籍購入支援
- ランチ代・軽食代補助
- フリードリンク
- 通勤交通費支給(上限5万円/月)
- 月次の全社イベント開催(AIRoA Circle, 交流会)
- Family Day
- AIRoAシャツなどの提供
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