[HR] Talent Acquisition Manager [MedTech]

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Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and execute recruitment strategy while managing and developing a high-performing TA team. This role combines hands-on recruitment leadership people management and strategic partnership with business leaders to support growth in a regulated Medical Device environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in the Japan medical device talent market experience leading recruiters and the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed global organization.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher in Human Resources Business Administration or related field

• 7 years of talent acquisition experience including 3 years in Medical Device Life Sciences or Healthcare

• Proven experience managing and developing recruiters or TA teams in Japan

• Experience working within a multinational matrixed organization

Skills & Competencies

• Strong people leadership and coaching capability

• In-depth understanding of Japan talent market dynamics

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Data-driven decision-making and recruitment analytics experience

Language Requirements

• Native-level Japanese

• Business-level English

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