Talent Acquisition Partner - Japan

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 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 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
• Behind Our New Talents... There's You
• 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

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