Talent Acquisition Partner - Japan

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery

• Own and deliver end-to-end recruitment across commercial, medical, corporate, and technical roles (from intake meeting to offer acceptance)
• Sourcing and Candidate Pipeline: Utilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media, and industry networks, to identify and engage with qualified Candidates. Proactively build and manage talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Candidate Assessment: Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of candidates to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and leadership teams in markets
• Provide market insights, hiring recommendations, and data-driven guidance on talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment timelines

Employer Branding & Market Presence

• Strengthen Ferring’s employer brand, esp. in Japan and Korea through targeted sourcing strategies, external partnerships, and recruitment campaigns.
• Represent Ferring in local recruitment events, universities, and professional networks as appropriate.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with local labor laws, data privacy requirements, and internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of recruitment metrics and hiring progress.

Regional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with APAC and Global Talent Acquisition teams to align on standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support regional TA initiatives, projects, and system enhancements as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above; HR, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
• Solid experience in talent acquisition, with exposure to Japan and/or Korea hiring markets.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws, recruitment practices, and cultural nuances.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English and Japanese
• Knowledge of Workday or a similar ATS/HRIS is required.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or a similarly regulated industry is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Market insight and problem-solving ability
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
• Passion for delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience

Job Location: Tokyo, Japan

Reporting to:   Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations – APAC

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At Ferring, you’ll be empowered to take ownership, collaborate across borders, and grow your career in an environment that values diversity, innovation, and purpose.

Location:

Ferring Japan