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Director, Talent Acquisition

Job Overview:

As the Talent Acquisition Director for IQVIA Japan, you will lead and manage both Commercial Solutions and Research & Development Solutions (R&DS) hiring; with a strategic focus on stakeholder relationships. Your role will be pivotal in driving recruitment strategies that align with IQVIA's mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. You will leverage your expertise in commercial solutions to enhance the talent acquisition process ensuring the recruitment of top-tier professionals who can contribute to our global healthcare initiatives. Fluency in Japanese and English is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the region.

IQVIA Overview:

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. Our work accelerates the development and commercialization of medical treatments that improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. With a multidisciplinary team of 88000+ experts spanning data science commercialization regulatory and technology IQVIA empowers its consultants to translate the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges into actionable strategies that speed new therapies to market.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies for both Commercial Solutions and Clinical Delivery operations.

· Manage stakeholder relationships to optimize recruitment efforts and ensure alignment with business objectives.

· Lead a team of recruitment professionals providing guidance and mentorship to enhance their performance.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate recruitment solutions and drive operational success.

· Utilize your commercial solutions background to identify and attract top talent in the healthcare industry.

· Ensure compliance with regional and global recruitment standards and practices.

 

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field.

· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in talent acquisition with a strong focus on commercial solutions.

· Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.

· Fluency in Japanese and English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess recruitment challenges and implement solutions.

· Demonstrated polish and poise in stakeholder interactions and presentations.

 

Compliance and Standards:
Ensure all recruitment processes comply with regulatory standards and best practices. Maintain high-quality standards in talent acquisition to support IQVIA's mission-driven impact globally.

 

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. At IQVIA we believe that diversity inclusion and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at [click to reveal website link]

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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Director, Talent Acquisition

Tokyo
Full Time

Published on 10/07/2026

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