Talent Acquisition Manager - Global Pharma | Tokyo

Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager looking to lead recruitment strategy and build a high-performing hiring team in Japan? Join a global oncology-focused pharmaceutical company expanding its presence in the Japanese market.

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead the development and execution of the company's Japan recruitment strategy, overseeing end-to-end hiring across commercial, medical, and corporate functions. You will work closely with business leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and Compensation & Benefits (C&B) teams to align recruitment priorities with organizational goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and develop a Talent Acquisition team in Japan, establish effective recruitment processes, and shape the company's talent strategy during a period of business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy for Japan, aligning hiring priorities with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Recruitment Team Leadership: Build and lead the Japan Talent Acquisition team, providing coaching, guidance, and professional development to strengthen recruitment capabilities and maintain high team performance.
• Hiring Plan Execution: Translate Japan's workforce and recruitment plans into actionable hiring priorities, ensuring effective resource allocation and recruitment delivery.
• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and candidate assessment to selection, offer management, and hiring coordination across commercial, medical, and corporate functions.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, establish selection criteria, resolve recruitment challenges, and deliver effective hiring solutions.
• Cross-Functional HR Collaboration: Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Compensation & Benefits (C&B) teams on strategic workforce planning and recruitment-related initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with business leaders and internal stakeholders, providing recruitment expertise and influencing hiring decisions to support organizational growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of Talent Acquisition or recruitment experience in Japan, with a strong understanding of the Japanese hiring market.
• At least 2 years of people management experience, including leading, coaching, and maintaining the performance of recruitment teams.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across commercial, medical, and corporate functions.
• Strong background in recruitment strategy, hiring plan execution, and talent acquisition operations.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to deliver recruitment objectives.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities to develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to address complex recruitment challenges.
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize hiring requirements in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional HR teams and senior business leaders.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a commitment to improving recruitment outcomes.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level - essential for recruitment activities, candidate engagement, and communication with local hiring managers.
• English: Intermediate to Business level - required for collaboration with global HR teams and international stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Talent Acquisition within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
• Experience establishing or scaling recruitment teams and Talent Acquisition functions in Japan.
• Familiarity with strategic workforce planning, talent pipelining, and recruitment process improvement.
• Experience partnering with HRBP and Compensation & Benefits teams on recruitment and workforce initiatives.
• Exposure to recruitment practices in multinational organizations and collaboration with global HR stakeholders.

About the Company

Our client is a global oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that improve patients' lives and treatment outcomes.

With a strong foundation in scientific research and pharmaceutical innovation, the company is advancing a broad portfolio of oral targeted therapies aimed at transforming cancer treatment worldwide.

As the organization establishes and expands its operations in Japan, it is focused on building the talent and organizational capabilities required to support its growth.

This presents an opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to play a central role in developing the Japan recruitment function, attracting specialist talent, and supporting long-term business success.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation of ¥11M-¥14M, reflecting the responsibilities of a strategic Talent Acquisition leadership position.
• Build a Recruitment Function from the Ground Up: Take ownership of establishing and developing the Japan Talent Acquisition team, recruitment processes, and hiring strategy.
• Leadership & Career Development: Strengthen your expertise in recruitment leadership, strategic workforce planning, and talent acquisition management.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with international HR teams, local business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders in a globally connected pharmaceutical organization.
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Dynamic & Growing Organization: Join a company expanding its presence in Japan, with opportunities to influence hiring strategies and organizational development.
• Meaningful Industry Impact: Help attract and develop the talent supporting a global pharmaceutical company's mission to advance oncology treatments and improve patient outcomes.

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