Corporate Development Team Assistant
Tokyo-based frontier AI R&D company that develops nature-inspired AI research and commercial AI products for enterprises and users.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
About Sakana AI K.K.
Sakana AI develops frontier AI research inspired by collective intelligence and self-evolution, alongside AI products and applied solutions for enterprises and Japan’s public sector.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the corporate development team by coordinating domestic and international travel, investor and partner meetings, calendars, contracts, documents, expenses, and visitor arrangements. You will manage administrative processes accurately, communicate in Japanese and English, and help keep the team’s operations running smoothly.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of practical experience in assistant, administrative, secretarial, team assistant, sales administration, general affairs, travel arrangements, logistics coordination, or equivalent work
- Business-level proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Calendar
- Japanese and basic English communication skills
- Ability to handle schedules, travel information, and contract documents accurately and efficiently
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to sudden schedule changes and concurrent requests
- Ability to handle confidential information related to fundraising and M&A
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, accommodation, local transportation, visa procedures, schedules, and expense settlement support
- Coordinate meetings with investors, financial institutions, and partner companies, including scheduling, meeting rooms, online meetings, and visitor reception
- Manage team calendars and coordinate meetings across time zones
- Process contracts and related documents, including sealing, sending, storing, electronic signatures, and internal approval applications
- Organize received materials and created documents and support data-room uploads
- Process travel and entertainment expenses and invoices from external advisors and vendors
- Arrange business meals, visitor support, and gifts
- Manage team supplies and tools, prepare simple Japanese-English and English-Japanese communications, and coordinate internal administrative matters
Hiring Process
Find a role; email careers@sakana.ai with a brief introduction and the role; submit the Google Form with a CV and English cover letter.
