[Hybrid] TA Manager (People Manager)

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Job details

Company overview

We are a global medical devices and pharmaceutical company providing healthcare-related products. We offer a wide range of products including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods to support healthy living. Particularly, through investments in medical technology and research and development, we provide advanced medical solutions, enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare. Additionally, we contribute to raising awareness of health in society through education and outreach activities, aiming for a better future.

Responsibilities

本ポジションは、採用戦略の立案および実行をリードするとともに、高い成果を上げる採用チームのマネジメントと育成を担います。
実務としての採用リードに加え、ピープルマネジメントおよび事業部門との戦略的パートナーシップを通じて、規制の厳しい医療機器業界における事業成長を支援する役割です。

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■Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute Japan-specific talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth plans and global HR priorities
  • Act as a strategic advisor to Japan leadership on workforce planning, hiring risks, and talent market intelligence
  • Translate business needs into scalable recruitment plans for both short- and long-term hiring demand
• People Management & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and/or Recruiters in Japan
  • Set clear performance objectives, KPIs, and development plans aligned with functional and business goals
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
  • Provide hands-on training on sourcing strategies, interview quality, stakeholder management, and compliance hiring
  • Manage recruiter workload, prioritization, and resource allocation effectively
  • Support succession planning and capability building within the TA organization
• End-to-End Recruitment Execution
  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment for roles across Sales, Marketing, Clinical, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Corporate functions
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and hiring timelines
  • Ensure consistent, structured, and fair interview and selection processes
  • Provide escalation support and guidance for complex or senior-level hires
• Sourcing Strategy & Employer Branding
  • Guide the TA team on effective sourcing strategies including direct sourcing, referrals, and agency partnerships
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with specialist recruitment agencies
  • Strengthen employer branding in the Japan medical device market through LinkedIn, industry events, and professional networks
  • Promote consistent and high-quality candidate experience
• Stakeholder & Global Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Japan leadership, HR Business Partners, and global TA teams
  • Align Japan hiring practices with regional and global standards
  • Lead or contribute to APAC/global TA projects, system implementations, and process improvements
• Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Set and monitor recruitment KPIs such as time-to-hire, quality of hire, recruiter productivity, and pipeline health
  • Provide regular hiring reports and insights to leadership
  • Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and team effectiveness
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Japan labor laws and internal corporate policies
  • Maintain strong governance around data privacy, documentation, and ethical hiring standards
  • Support internal and external audits related to hiring practices

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Requirements

■必須

• 人事、経営学、または関連分野における学士号以上
• 採用業務の経験7年以上（うち医療機器・ライフサイエンス・ヘルスケア業界での経験3年以上を含む）
• 日本における採用担当者またはTAチームのマネジメントおよび育成経験
• 多国籍企業におけるマトリクス組織での業務経験
• ネイティブレベルの日本語スキル
• ビジネスレベル以上の英語スキル

Salary

10 - 12 million yen

Location

Tokyo