International career: Kuraray

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International traineeships

Our international traineeships are ideal for anyone who wants to gain valuable experience by immersing themselves in a foreign culture for a short time. These traineeships are for up to 90 days. They are an opportunity for you to get to know your colleagues better and enhance your understanding of what makes our international teamwork successful.

Short-Term Expat Program (STEP)

Kuraray’s Short-Term Expat Program gives your career a boost. These flexible foreign assignments are a chance to sharpen your leadership skills, gain valuable practical experience, and strengthen intercultural collaboration. These function-based assignments are for between six and twelve months. Work for us worldwide and make a difference to your career!

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Extended foreign assignments

Long-term assignments at Kuraray make a lasting contribution to our success and help us identify the right talents for key positions. They are an integral part of our global talent development and succession planning. They also offer you the opportunity to drive forward your career. Whether you are an expert or a manager: use the opportunity to work abroad for a few years and become one of our difference-makers!

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"Working in a company with Japanese roots offers exciting opportunities for international careers."

– Yuriko Tanida
Manager Global Talent Development & Succession Planning

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“The time I spent in Japan was a unique experience that changed my life.”

– Moritz Baier
Head of POVAL Resin Technical Service & Development

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"The collaboration at Kuraray is well networked in Europe - we are a strong team."

– Antonio Velardo
Managing Director Kuraray Europe Spain S.L.; Head of Sales and Technical Service EMEA & Americas Technical Resin

Make a difference worldwide

Your opportunities to gain international experience at Kuraray

International traineeships

Short-Term Expat Program (STEP)

Extended foreign assignments

What our people say

"Working in a company with Japanese roots offers exciting opportunities for international careers."

“The time I spent in Japan was a unique experience that changed my life.”

"The collaboration at Kuraray is well networked in Europe - we are a strong team."

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