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career paths

Your Career Journey

HighChem’s career motto is “Take action and create your own opportunities.”
A wide range of career paths are available, tailored to each employee’s aspirations and strengths.

  • Sales / New Grad
  • Sales / Mid-Career
  • R&D / Mid-Career

    1. case

      Sales

      Joined in 2018

      • Year 1

        Assigned to the Functional Chemicals Sec. #2, Chemical Products Div., Trade Div. (currently the Functional Materials Dept.)

        Engaged mainly in import and export trade operations between Japan and China in the fine chemicals field.

      • Year 3

        Assigned own customer accounts and entrusted with sales targets as a sales representative.

    2. case

      Sales

      Joined in 2021

      • Year 1

        Assigned to the Sales Development Sec., Sustainability & Innovation Div.

        Responsible for technology licensing and the export sales of Japanese products to China. Conducted market research and gathered information in both Japan and China to support business development. Following contract execution, also engaged in on-site operations, including providing interpretation for Japanese manufacturers during equipment commissioning at customer plants in China.

      • Year 3

        Transferred to the Regulatory Affairs Section, Pharmaceutical & Health-care Dept., Trade Div.

        Transferred to the Regulatory Affairs Section, Pharmaceutical & Health-care Dept., Trade Div. when a position became available, as the role closely matched the employee's area of expertise and career aspirations.

    3. case

      Sales

      Joined in 2022

      • Year 1

        Assigned to Sustainability & Innovation Div.

        Responsible mainly for customer service and support for overseas clients. 
        Selected as the project leader for the company's 25th anniversary event. 

      • Year 3

        Involved in launching the Food Ingredients Development Project. 

        Responsible for promoting Chinese food ingredients, still relatively unknown in Japan, to the Japanese market as part of a new business initiative.

    placement steps

    New Graduate Placement Flow 

    Interview Assessment 

    Department assignment based
    on preferences and suitability. 

      • Department Assignment & OJT

        OJT in the
        assigned department.

      • Business Support Office OJT

        Senior Training
        (Approx. 2–3 Months)

      • Department Assignment & OJT

        OJT in the
        assigned department.

    1. case

      Sales

      Joined in 2011

      • Year 1

        Joined the Chemical Products Div. as a Sales Assistant

      • Year 3

        Transitioned to a Sales Position

        Recognized for strong performance and dedication, she transitioned to a sales position. Starting with route sales for existing products, she built trust through close communication with customers and gradually expanded her responsibilities.

      • Year 7

        Promoted to Assistant Manager

        Recognized for her strong individual performance, she was promoted to Assistant Manager.

      • Year 10

        Transitioned to Line Management and Appointed Manager

        Transitioned to a management role, taking responsibility for team development and operational management, and was appointed Manager of Functional Chemicals Sec. #2.

      • Year 15

        Promoted to General Manager

        Recognized for significantly expanding the division's business performance, she was promoted to General Manager. She now leads the Functional Materials Dept., a team of three comprising two sales representatives and one assistant.

    2. case

      Sales

      Joined in 2018

      • Year 1

        Assigned to the Sustainability & Innovation Div., C1 Div.

        In addition to developing SEG® technology, took on responsibility for developing new business opportunities.

      • Year 2

        Selected as Project Leader for the NEDO project, “Technological Development of Paraxylene Production Using CO2 as Feedstock.”

      • Year 5

        Promoted to Manager of the Carbon Innovation Sec., C1 Div.

    1. case

      Research Position

      Joined in 2017

      • Year 1

        Assigned to HighChem Tokyo Research Center

        Assigned to the HighChem Tokyo Research Center, where he was responsible for R&D aimed at improving and enhancing the performance of HighChem’s core existing catalysts.

      • Year 3

        Engaged in the NEDO project, “Technological Development of Paraxylene Production Using CO2 as Feedstock.”

      • Year 4

        Promoted to Assistant Manager

        Promoted to Assistant Manager and became the project leader responsible for driving the “Technological Development of Paraxylene Production Using CO2 as Feedstock” project.

      • Year 6

        Appointed Manager

        In addition to leading the project development, he leads a team responsible for the development of both existing and new catalysts, managing a total of seven researchers.