Life Science Partners, K.K.

is a Tokyo-based agency dedicated to the strategic recruiting of talent across the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and CRO industries.

Our founding principle is to advance the common goal of improving patient outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide. 

We provide bespoke recruitment services for contingent, exclusive, and confidential positions for industry-leading global Life Sciences companies. We are trusted career consultants with a deep understanding of the Life Sciences industries and unique challenges facing the Japan market. 

Our passionate career consultants have strong relationships with a global network of Key Opinions Leaders, access to exclusive positions at industry-leading companies, and top-tier passive bilingual candidates. 

Our expertise is filling Executive and Senior Commercial positions such as APAC Vice President, Japan President, Business Unit Head and Sales/Marketing Director – as well as mid-career positions like Sales/Marketing Manager. We also focus on clinical positions such as RA/QA Manager/Director and Consulting/Project Management roles. 

We understand our clients

Our strong relationships with leaders of many of the industry’s top companies have been achieved through years of close collaboration and consistent placements. We understand the challenges facing the Life Sciences market in Japan and are able to respond quickly and effectively to fill critical roles as well as difficult positions that require unique skillsets. 

Our consultants understand that during the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring, budgeting, and the nature of work itself has been radically changed. We are ready to respond to any needs our clients may present. 

We understand our candidates

For years, our consultants have matched industry-leading talent with the most innovative companies including global leaders in capital equipment, cardiovascular, consumer healthcare, CRO, dental, diabetes, diagnostics, generic medicine, neurology, neuromodulation, orthopedics, specialized medicine, and vascular, amongst others. 

In a post-COVID 19 world, we have responded to the fundamental change in the nature of work. Our consultants are available to review resumes, discuss trends and information in the industry, introduce positions, conduct digital interview preparation, and manage salary negotiation. 

For clients, candidates, and industry members, kindly contact us to discuss how our strategic approach will translate to long-lasting, tangible, benefits for your future in Life Sciences.