Job Description Company Overview Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at . What you'll be doing As a Patent Attorney, you will be part of a dynamic collaborative team of in-house Intellectual Property professionals supporting Hitachi's innovation activities across Europe. You will be responsible for managing and prosecuting patent portfolios, providing strategic IP advice to R&D and business teams, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's global IP strategy. This role reports to the Senior Patent Attorney responsible for Europe and will be based in the UK, France or Germany, with the possibility of partial remote work. Key Responsibilities Patent Portfolio Management File and prosecute patent applications before the EPO and national patent offices in Europe. Manage external patent attorneys to ensure high-quality prosecution and alignment with business goals. Review invention disclosures and advise on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and IP strategy. Maintain and monitor patent portfolios, including oppositions and validations. Participate in patent committee reviews and support patent filing decisions, portfolio management and alignment. IP Strategy & Business Support Work closely with R&D and business product development teams to identify protectable inventions and align IP filings with business priorities. Advise on competitive IP landscapes and provide input on IP risk assessments, including third-party rights and clearance analysis. Contribute to the development of IP strategy for key technology areas and business units. Support licensing, collaboration, and M&A activities from an IP perspective, in cooperation with IP Legal Services. IP Operations & Process Development Collaborate with the IP operations and docketing teams to ensure data quality and compliance with internal IP processes. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance IP management practices. Participate in internal training and awareness programs to promote IP best practices across the business. Support global IP governance initiatives and alignment across regional IP teams. What you bring to the team We're looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. Qualifications European Patent Attorney qualification (EQE) required. Minimum 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate or private practice environment. Technical background in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related digital/technical field. Strong drafting and prosecution experience before the EPO and international patent offices (e.g., USPTO, JPO, CNIPA). Familiarity with design protection is a plus. Experience with patenting artificial intelligence, control systems, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and industrial IoT is highly valued. Experience working in a multinational or technology-driven environment preferred. Skills & Abilities Strong legal and technical analysis skills, especially related to innovations in the digital field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues clearly. Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic IP advice. Comfortable working in a cross-functional, international environment. Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in English is required (written and spoken); Japanese or another European language is a plus (German or Italian). Our Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Job Description Company Overview Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at . What you'll be doing As a Patent Attorney, you will be part of a dynamic collaborative team of in-house Intellectual Property professionals supporting Hitachi's innovation activities across Europe. You will be responsible for managing and prosecuting patent portfolios, providing strategic IP advice to R&D and business teams, ensuring alignment with Hitachi's global IP strategy. This role reports to the Senior Patent Attorney responsible for Europe and will be based in the UK, France or Germany, with the possibility of partial remote work. Key Responsibilities Patent Portfolio Management File and prosecute patent applications before the EPO and national patent offices in Europe. Manage external patent attorneys to ensure high-quality prosecution and alignment with business goals. Review invention disclosures and advise on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and IP strategy. Maintain and monitor patent portfolios, including oppositions and validations. Participate in patent committee reviews and support patent filing decisions, portfolio management and alignment. IP Strategy & Business Support Work closely with R&D and business product development teams to identify protectable inventions and align IP filings with business priorities. Advise on competitive IP landscapes and provide input on IP risk assessments, including third-party rights and clearance analysis. Contribute to the development of IP strategy for key technology areas and business units. Support licensing, collaboration, and M&A activities from an IP perspective, in cooperation with IP Legal Services. IP Operations & Process Development Collaborate with the IP operations and docketing teams to ensure data quality and compliance with internal IP processes. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance IP management practices. Participate in internal training and awareness programs to promote IP best practices across the business. Support global IP governance initiatives and alignment across regional IP teams. What you bring to the team We're looking for a team player, who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. Qualifications European Patent Attorney qualification (EQE) required. Minimum 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate or private practice environment. Technical background in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related digital/technical field. Strong drafting and prosecution experience before the EPO and international patent offices (e.g., USPTO, JPO, CNIPA). Familiarity with design protection is a plus. Experience with patenting artificial intelligence, control systems, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and industrial IoT is highly valued. Experience working in a multinational or technology-driven environment preferred. Skills & Abilities Strong legal and technical analysis skills, especially related to innovations in the digital field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues clearly. Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic IP advice. Comfortable working in a cross-functional, international environment. Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in English is required (written and spoken); Japanese or another European language is a plus (German or Italian). Our Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge
A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Stone, England. This role involves managing purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, and logistics services for the UK Service Business. The candidate will need proven supply chain management experience and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Knowledge of SAP and strong communication skills are essential. This is an office-based position with flexible working policy and travel requirements. The company values safety and integrity.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Stone, England. This role involves managing purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, and logistics services for the UK Service Business. The candidate will need proven supply chain management experience and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Knowledge of SAP and strong communication skills are essential. This is an office-based position with flexible working policy and travel requirements. The company values safety and integrity.
Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager; you will provide support to the business by ensuring that all purchasing and logistics activities align with corporate policies and procedures. The role is office based in Stone, Staffordshire (flexible working policy), with a requirement to travel when needed, for example to visit suppliers or hold internal meetings, domestically and internationally. The Supply Chain Manager will lead the Supply Chain department within Hitachi Energy's service division, supporting the vast array of services we provide, such as replacement, extensions, upgrades, and commissioning to electrical infrastructure across the power grid. This role ensures compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and operational excellence while driving innovation and efficiency in service delivery. The Supply Chain Manager will also be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including graduate visa). How you'll make an impact Daily management of the Supply Management Department and will be responsible for Planning and management of departmental positions. Search and manage qualified suppliers that meet technical, quality and other requirements. Cooperate with Hub to complete annual business negotiations and with GPG to complete the development of corresponding suppliers and complete corresponding projects. Identify and minimise risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process. Support the completion of the setting, implementation and tracking of departmental goals and formulation and implementation of appropriate employee development plans; will be responsible for management of the company's procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Key Responsibilities Purchasing materials, goods & services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the UK Service Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions. Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations. Your background Proven experience in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, working as Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist with electrical, mechanical & services suppliers. Manage, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, ensuring high performance and engagement. Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills. Substations, Transformers experience desirable. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager; you will provide support to the business by ensuring that all purchasing and logistics activities align with corporate policies and procedures. The role is office based in Stone, Staffordshire (flexible working policy), with a requirement to travel when needed, for example to visit suppliers or hold internal meetings, domestically and internationally. The Supply Chain Manager will lead the Supply Chain department within Hitachi Energy's service division, supporting the vast array of services we provide, such as replacement, extensions, upgrades, and commissioning to electrical infrastructure across the power grid. This role ensures compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and operational excellence while driving innovation and efficiency in service delivery. The Supply Chain Manager will also be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including graduate visa). How you'll make an impact Daily management of the Supply Management Department and will be responsible for Planning and management of departmental positions. Search and manage qualified suppliers that meet technical, quality and other requirements. Cooperate with Hub to complete annual business negotiations and with GPG to complete the development of corresponding suppliers and complete corresponding projects. Identify and minimise risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process. Support the completion of the setting, implementation and tracking of departmental goals and formulation and implementation of appropriate employee development plans; will be responsible for management of the company's procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Key Responsibilities Purchasing materials, goods & services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the UK Service Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions. Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations. Your background Proven experience in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, working as Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist with electrical, mechanical & services suppliers. Manage, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, ensuring high performance and engagement. Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills. Substations, Transformers experience desirable. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Job Description Global Healthcare Segment Marketing Manager - Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) Are you a strategic healthcare marketing professional passionate about shaping marketing initiatives that improve lives? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Marketing Manager to join Hitachi's Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) team, a high-profile corporate initiative at the very center of the Hitachi Group. In this role, you'll lead the charge in shaping and delivering the marketing strategy that will elevate our healthcare (particularly Biopharma and Digital) segment, collaborating with our segment development, sales, and our business marketing teams worldwide to craft a market approach that builds reputation, inspires action and delivers measurable growth. Your role is to turn insights into impact - building internal understanding of market potential and translating it into powerful value proposition messaging and programs that drive awareness, engagement, and revenue. From defining value propositions and buyer personas to creating high impact content and integrated marketing programs, you'll be hands on, positioning us as a trusted leader in healthcare innovation. If you're a commercially focused marketer with deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, a storyteller's instinct, and a passion for collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a global impact and help transform healthcare. About GM & S Hitachi is transforming to ensure sustainable growth and profitability in digital and green sectors by establishing a customer centric business model. Part of this transformation is setting up global market segment and group account management to better understand customer needs and increase Hitachi's market share. This transformation is led by GM&S, whose vision is to become our customers' preferred partner of choice for their most critical challenges by providing impactful, sustainable solutions, delivered by experts spanning the full breadth of Hitachi's portfolio. Operating at group level, we enable business growth by collaborating closely with Hitachi businesses to visualise market opportunity, articulate the Hitachi group value proposition and provide the structures and tools to enable teams to go to market as 'One Hitachi'. What you'll do Establish healthcare segment value proposition messaging aligned with the corporate growth strategy for healthcare. Develop and deliver segment growth marketing programs, customized to industry and sub sector buyer personas. Deliver sales enablement material in support of go to market plan. Maintain segment marketing working groups with BU, regional, core team stakeholders. Establish clear program KPIs and provide regular, actionable reporting and insight to core team and management. Create a community of internal segment champions, sharing insights and updates and the latest market trends. Establish customer data feeds, process and flow, ensuring legal compliance. Lead regular cadence for program review, adjustment and development. What you bring to the team At least 15 years' global healthcare marketing experience (ideally in Biopharma and Digital). In depth knowledge of industry regulations and experience ensuring compliance in marketing activities. Experience delivering successful sector level global marketing programs. Confident team player with the ability to build strong and effective working stakeholder relationships at all levels. Experience in defining buyer personas, player maps, and influencing buyer journeys. Proactive driver of improvement in highly complex environments, anticipating issues, setting priorities, achieving results. Excellent planning, analytical, project management skills, and a talent for building strong relationships. Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Japanese proficiency is a bonus. Our team Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has supported the development of society and the improvement of people's lives. Throughout the world, Hitachi Group employees exemplify outstanding teamwork that transcends the boundaries of geographical regions and business fields. Together, we share the Hitachi group's identity and put it into practice worldwide. With a mission to deliver the best experience to employees and customers, you will be joining a global team setting the standard for excellence and innovation in Marketing and Sales (M&S). In pursuit of sustainable growth and profitability in the digital and green sectors, the Global Marketing & Sales transformation team, established in 2022, seeks to position Hitachi as a trusted partner for its customers. Our values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge If you're motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi drive social innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Description Global Healthcare Segment Marketing Manager - Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) Are you a strategic healthcare marketing professional passionate about shaping marketing initiatives that improve lives? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Marketing Manager to join Hitachi's Global Marketing & Sales (GM&S) team, a high-profile corporate initiative at the very center of the Hitachi Group. In this role, you'll lead the charge in shaping and delivering the marketing strategy that will elevate our healthcare (particularly Biopharma and Digital) segment, collaborating with our segment development, sales, and our business marketing teams worldwide to craft a market approach that builds reputation, inspires action and delivers measurable growth. Your role is to turn insights into impact - building internal understanding of market potential and translating it into powerful value proposition messaging and programs that drive awareness, engagement, and revenue. From defining value propositions and buyer personas to creating high impact content and integrated marketing programs, you'll be hands on, positioning us as a trusted leader in healthcare innovation. If you're a commercially focused marketer with deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, a storyteller's instinct, and a passion for collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a global impact and help transform healthcare. About GM & S Hitachi is transforming to ensure sustainable growth and profitability in digital and green sectors by establishing a customer centric business model. Part of this transformation is setting up global market segment and group account management to better understand customer needs and increase Hitachi's market share. This transformation is led by GM&S, whose vision is to become our customers' preferred partner of choice for their most critical challenges by providing impactful, sustainable solutions, delivered by experts spanning the full breadth of Hitachi's portfolio. Operating at group level, we enable business growth by collaborating closely with Hitachi businesses to visualise market opportunity, articulate the Hitachi group value proposition and provide the structures and tools to enable teams to go to market as 'One Hitachi'. What you'll do Establish healthcare segment value proposition messaging aligned with the corporate growth strategy for healthcare. Develop and deliver segment growth marketing programs, customized to industry and sub sector buyer personas. Deliver sales enablement material in support of go to market plan. Maintain segment marketing working groups with BU, regional, core team stakeholders. Establish clear program KPIs and provide regular, actionable reporting and insight to core team and management. Create a community of internal segment champions, sharing insights and updates and the latest market trends. Establish customer data feeds, process and flow, ensuring legal compliance. Lead regular cadence for program review, adjustment and development. What you bring to the team At least 15 years' global healthcare marketing experience (ideally in Biopharma and Digital). In depth knowledge of industry regulations and experience ensuring compliance in marketing activities. Experience delivering successful sector level global marketing programs. Confident team player with the ability to build strong and effective working stakeholder relationships at all levels. Experience in defining buyer personas, player maps, and influencing buyer journeys. Proactive driver of improvement in highly complex environments, anticipating issues, setting priorities, achieving results. Excellent planning, analytical, project management skills, and a talent for building strong relationships. Fluency in written and spoken English is a must; Japanese proficiency is a bonus. Our team Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has supported the development of society and the improvement of people's lives. Throughout the world, Hitachi Group employees exemplify outstanding teamwork that transcends the boundaries of geographical regions and business fields. Together, we share the Hitachi group's identity and put it into practice worldwide. With a mission to deliver the best experience to employees and customers, you will be joining a global team setting the standard for excellence and innovation in Marketing and Sales (M&S). In pursuit of sustainable growth and profitability in the digital and green sectors, the Global Marketing & Sales transformation team, established in 2022, seeks to position Hitachi as a trusted partner for its customers. Our values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge If you're motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi drive social innovation, we'd love to hear from you.