Head of Talent & Development Japan
Toranomon Full-time Director Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
At a glance
Director-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Novartis. Toranomon · full-time.
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RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition
SeniorityDirector
LocationToranomon
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 10, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Shape Japan’s talent and development approach around business priorities and prepare the organization for future needs
- Advise leaders on talent management structures, tools and processes, using analysis to identify organizational challenges and set action plans
- Use AI-enabled methods to improve succession planning and build a stronger pipeline for selecting, retaining and developing talent
- Oversee regional talent programs and policies, tracking pipeline outcomes and ensuring processes are carried out on time
- Lead and develop the team while managing talent projects that use AI to improve efficiency
What you bring
- You bring cross-functional experience and deep technical knowledge of talent and development
- You have experience managing people, plus strong communication and relationship-building skills
- You can work in both English and Japanese
Who this fits
This director-level role suits someone who can set talent strategy, advise business leaders and lead a team. The position is based in Toranomon, Japan, and calls for someone able to support global offerings within the country.
From the employer
Job Description Summary
This role leads the Talent & Development agenda for Novartis Japan.The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an integrated Talent & Development strategy that enables business performance and future readiness. Operating with an enterprise mindset, the incumbent partners closely with business leaders and P&O stakeholders across the International business in Japan to strengthen the talent pipeline and related initiatives.
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
- Help shape and execute a cohesive T&D strategy aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Offer counsel and strategic recommendations on TM organization, tools, and processes.
- Diagnose organizational issues, deliver action plans, and drive Talent Management initiatives based on analytical insights, leveraging AI and data analytics.
- Strengthen succession planning and talent pipeline development using AI-driven solutions to enhance selection, retention, and growth of top talent.
- Lead the efficient implementation of T&D processes and programs across the region / organization and ensure achievement of talent pipeline targets (selection, retention, development and exportation).
- Ensure the correct and timely execution of T&D policies and procedures.
- Manage and develop teams, overseeing various T&D projects with AI integration for improved efficiency.
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
- Cross functional experience
- Talent & Development technical depth
- People Management experience
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Global, regional, and in-country experience is ideal
- Ability to support global offers within country
Languages :
- English
- Japanese
Skills Desired
Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Digital Literacy, Facilitation, Influencing Without Authority, Organizational Development (OD), Relationship Building, Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Management
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