Medical Device Executive Search

Your connection to the most talented Medical Device professionals in Japan.

The benefits of Apex's executive search services

Make your ideal hire by headhunting passive candidates from industry leading companies

Make your ideal hire by headhunting passive candidates from industry-leading companies

When it comes to hiring, many managers face the same problem: They can't find qualified candidates. The perfect person for the job may not be actively looking for a new position or they may not even be aware that your company exists. That's where headhunting comes in. We are experts in headhunting passive, bilingual professionals from the world's most successful companies. With our award-winning executive search strategies and specializations across industries and functions, we are confident in our ability to help you hire transformational talent that exceeds your requirements.

Expedite your interview process by only meeting Japan's most talented candidates

Expedite your interview process by only meeting Japan's most talented candidates

In a candidate-driven market, time spent reviewing CVs and interviewing potential candidates can be the difference between making a hire and losing out to the competition. At Apex, we understand the importance of time in the hiring process. That's why we only introduce CVs of the most qualified candidates for the role you're looking to fill. On average, we aim to introduce just 5 exceptional CVs for each role, versus 25 average CVs from other agencies.

Build a successful business by retaining the employees you hire

Build a successful business by retaining the employees you hire

Achieving long-term success as a business depends on your ability to retain the employees you hire. You make a significant investment in both time and money when onboarding new staff, so it's crucial to do everything you can to keep them with your company. We have a proven track record of placing candidates who stay employed past the first 90 days. In fact, 98.9% of the candidates we place are still with their respective companies after three months.

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What differentiates Apex from the competition is quality. Every candidate is evaluated alongside a 7-point checklist to determine if they will be a good fit for your role and company. This focus on quality over quantity has been the source of our growth and success. Contact us today to get started on your search.

Your connection to the most talented and qualified professionals in Japan

Executive search metrics for successfully placed candidates in the Medical Device industry

  • Time to hire of placed candidates

    01

    Less than 20 days

    9.8%

    ​02

    20 - 39 days

    29.3%

    03

    40 - 59 days

    25.6%

    04

    60 - 79 days

    17.1%

    05

    80 - 99 days

    6.1%

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    More than 99 days

    12.2%

  • Salary distribution of placed candidates

    01

    Less than ¥10,000,000

    41.7%

    ​02

    ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,999,999

    36.9%

    03

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    ¥15,000,000 - ¥19,999,999

    15.5%

    04

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    ¥20,000,000 - ¥24,999,999

    6.0%

    05

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    ¥25,000,000 - ¥29,999,999

    0%

    06

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    ​More than ¥29,999,999

    0%

  • Age distribution of placed candidates

    01

    Less than 30 years old

    0%

    ​02

    30 - 34 years old

    4.7%

    03

    35 - 39 years old

    10.6%

    04

    40 - 44 years old

    14.1%

    05

    45 - 49 years old

    34.1%

    06​

    50 - 54 years old

    20.0%

    07​

    Over 54 years old

    16.5%

Specialized hiring support for Medical Device functions

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    Regulatory Affairs

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    Quality

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    Marketing

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    Sales

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    Business Development & Planning

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    Technical Service

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    Manufacturing

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    Operations

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    Research & Development (R&D)

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    Project Management

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    Market Research

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    Commercial Excellence

Hiring service flow

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    Step 1. Kickoff meeting with Apex

    ※​We will assign a project lead who will serve as the main point of contact throughout the search process. The project lead will schedule a kickoff meeting with you to discuss the positions specifications, target companies, ideal candidates, search strategy, and timeline.

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    Step 2. Identify the target candidates for the roll

    ※​We will create a target list of ideal candidates that fit your specifications. This will be done through a combination of market research, database searches, and networking.

  • 03

    Meet with the target candidates

    ※​We will meet with the target candidates to get a better understanding of their skills, drive, and motivation. This will help us narrow down the candidate pool to the best possible match for your company.

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    Step 4. Facilitate the interview process

    ※​We will manage interview scheduling, provide regular feedback to confirm alignment with hiring needs, and continuously optimize results until an offer is signed.

  • 05

    Step 5. Offer negotiation

    ​※We will handle negotiations on behalf of you and the candidate to close the deal with a win-win outcome.

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    Step 6. Resignation

    ※​​We will provide consultation and support to newly hired candidate to ensure a smooth and certain resignation.

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    Step 7. Ongoing Assistance

    ※​We will be available for ongoing assistance to both you and the hired candidate to ensure a successful transition and onboarding process.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. How soon can we start the executive search process?

A. We can start the search immediately once we have confirmed the role you are hiring for. Contracts can be negotiated during the search process to reduce potential delays in hiring your ideal candidate.

Q2. How long does it take to complete an executive search?

A. We have a successful track record of completing most searches within 2 to 4 months. Of course, the length of the search will vary greatly depending on industry, function, role, confidentiality, seniority level, urgency, and search type requested.

Q3. How many candidates do you provide career consultation services to?

A. Apex actively provides career consultation services to more than 35,000 of Japan's most talented professionals.

Q4. Do you provide Japan market entry support?

A. Yes, we has supported global brands and startups with market entry to Japan for over 12 years. Our team will guide you through the complexities of making your first key hire, formally establishing your business, and arranging all necessary functions essential to operating successfully in Japan.

Q5.How involved will you be in the interview process?

A. We will manage interview scheduling between both parties to ensure everything goes smoothly and milestones are met. Throughout the interview process we will manage interview scheduling, provide regular feedback to confirm alignment with hiring needs, and continuously optimize results until an offer is signed.

Q6. What are the different search options Apex offers?

A. Apex mainly offers 3 search options: Contingency search, exclusive contingency search, and retained search. The best option will vary greatly depending on the confidentiality, seniority level, and urgency of the role. For this reason, we recommend you speak with an Apex Consultant to learn which option is best suited for your hiring needs.

Q7. What are the different payment options?

A. Payment options are dependant on the search type. For example, with a contingency search, the fee is only paid to Apex after we successfully introduce a candidate who joins your company. With a retained search, the fee is commonly paid in 3 installments. Since this search type is commonly structured in a 3 tiered goalpost framework, we will invoice you roughly 1/3 of the agreed upon rate following the completion of each goal.

Q8. Are there specific industries that Apex specializes in?

A. Apex specializes in 10 industries: Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Life Science & Diagnostics, Technology, Legal & Compliance, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Consumer.

  • Successful case studies

    ​Search assignment

    Marketing Director at a global medical device company in Japan

    Search challenges

    • The client wanted a candidate from a top-tier medical device or pharmaceutical company

    • The client wanted the candidate to have experience as a marketing head, business unit head, or country manager

    • The client strongly preferred MBA candidates

    41 Days

    Time to Hire

    16 Candidates

    Candidates Approached

    3 Candidates

    Candidates Introduced

    3 Candidates

    Candidates Interviewed

  • Successful case studies

    ​Search assignment

    Business Director at a global medical device company in Japan

    Search challenges

    • The client wanted a candidate that has experience with the business development of new products

    • The client wanted a highly motivated business development leader for this new role

    • The client wanted a candidate with business-level English to communicate with global

    63 Days

    Time to Hire

    57 Candidates

    Candidates Approached

    6 Candidates

    Candidates Introduced

    3 Candidates

    Candidates Interviewed

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