Message from Management

For Those Aspiring to Become Young Management Executives

Vice President of SNBL Co., Ltd.

Ichiro Nagata

SNBL hires motivated young talent with an international perspective, knowledge and culture that can handle global expansion, and good character for general positions. Depending on the individual, it is possible for them to study abroad at business schools in Japan and overseas. We provide generous support to young talent who want to aim higher, and we are committed to developing young talent who will be candidates for the next generation of executives who will autonomously bring about "creation, innovation, and change" by pioneering uncharted paths with lofty ideals.

Since our founding in 1957, we have been developing our business with the mission of "supporting the advancement of drug discovery and medical technology to free humanity from suffering." In the pharmaceutical development contract (CRO) business, we have steadily increased our customer base, building on the solid trust we have established over the years, with our non-clinical business boasting the largest scale in Japan. In the clinical business, our joint venture with PPD has been experiencing rapid growth. Additionally, in the translational research (TR) business, which we launched as a new initiative in 1997, we have established a nasal drug delivery platform technology and successfully developed the groundbreaking "Nose to Brain" technology, advancing the development of treatments for various diseases using these technologies. In the Medipolis business, which began in 2005, we bring hope to cancer patients through the Medipolis International Proton Therapy Center located on a vast site, while also engaging in geothermal power generation, aquaculture, and hotel businesses, contributing to environmental conservation and the wellbeing of people. The presence of capable human resources who can respond appropriately and swiftly is indispensable to the background of these rapidly expanding businesses.
Let's work together to create a new future for SNBL and contribute to society through corporate development.

For Those Aspiring to Research Positions

Executive Managing Director and General Manager of European and American Sales Division, SNBL Co., Ltd.

Hideshi Tsusaki

SNBL is looking for researchers who are proactive, self-reliant, aware of the latest science, and willing to work globally.
As Japan's first pharmaceutical contract research organization (CRO), we have a history of over 60 years and are the largest in Japan. Our client base includes not only domestic pharmaceutical companies, but also companies in East Asia, Europe and the United States. We are widely recognized by overseas clients as a CRO that provides high-quality services, and the current ratio of sales to overseas clients is expected to continue to increase and exceed 50% in the future. With the exception of initial research, most research and development in drug discovery is conducted by CROs, and pharmaceutical companies are now in a situation where research and development is difficult without the cooperation of CROs. SNBL is the number one company in Japan and a good partner for overseas clients.

Furthermore, our company is engaged in the translational research business, where we develop proprietary drug discovery platform technologies, and we are also involved in more fundamental research and development.
"Job hunting is like matchmaking"—this is something I often tell students. What kind of partner are you looking for? What kind of appeal do you have? What kind of person is the other party? What kind of person are they looking for? I believe the process of thinking about these things is exactly like matchmaking. I sincerely hope that you will have a fulfilling and dream-filled job-hunting experience.

For our research positions, we want individuals who can maintain high levels of discipline while also fostering free and creative thinking. We want people with the passion and drive to see things through once they have made a decision. We hope you will become individuals with high market value not only within the company but also externally. Moreover, we want your perspective to be global and diverse. We look forward to meeting such individuals.

For Those Aspiring to Administrative Positions

Executive Managing Director, General Affairs and Human Resources Division, SNBL Co., Ltd.

Kyomi Nagatoshi

At SNBL , there is a field where young employees can thrive regardless of gender, educational background, or nationality. Our diversity efforts began in 2007 with a decision by the top management. At the time, I was struggling to balance work and childcare, so the thoughts of the top management touched my heart and strengthened my feeling that "I might be able to do it too." Now, the female employee ratio is over 50%, the female hiring ratio is about 60%, the female manager ratio is over 25%, almost 100% of employees return to work after maternity leave and childcare leave, and it is completely natural for people to continue working and building their careers after marriage and childbirth. Our idea of diversity is not just about having diversity, but also about each person respecting, accepting, and understanding each other with a second-person and third-person perspective. I believe that building an organization that can utilize each person's strengths and complement each other will lead to continuous innovation. By constantly changing according to the environment, we will promote sustainable management and fulfill our responsibility to society.

Administrative positions demonstrate their value by supporting smooth operations across the organization. They also require specialized knowledge and high-level skills, making them a crucial role in supporting the company's management.

Society is moving toward the realization of Society 5.0—a society equipped with sustainability and resilience, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens while enabling each individual to achieve diverse forms of happiness (well-being). Policies and social transformations (innovations) are occurring at an unprecedented speed. In such times, the flexible thinking and proactive efforts of young people are more necessary than ever.
Would you like to share our mission of "valuing the environment, life, and human resources, and supporting the advancement of drug discovery and medical technology to free humanity from suffering," and pursue its realization together? At our company, we have the necessary education and support systems to help you achieve what you want to accomplish in society, using your unique abilities in our open field. We are committed to providing these opportunities to you. Please see for yourself. We look forward to meeting you.