Sari Hirose

Talent Acquisition for the establishment of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ Japan subsidiary (Rhythm Pharma K.K.), operating as a standalone TA function and supporting organisational build-out in a start-up environment during the market entry phase for rare disease therapies in Japan. Responsible for end-to-end recruitment across all hiring needs, covering all functions including Commercial roles, Medical Affairs, RAQA, PV, PMS, as well as corporate and Middle/Back-Office positions.

Responsible for end-to-end recruitment across both Sales and Non-Sales positions within multiple business units, with a strong focus on high-volume Sales hiring driven by rapid business growth and evolving business needs. Partnered closely with stakeholders to manage fluctuating hiring requirements and ensure timely delivery of talent in a fast-paced environment. Also supported the planning and execution of hiring events, including proposing event concepts and formats to enhance candidate engagement and improve hiring effectiveness. In addition, supported the optimization of recruitment processes and tools to improve overall operational efficiency.

Healthcare-focused Recruiter working on global project teams.

Served as the dedicated recruiter for all Non-Sales positions across both local and global teams. Partnered with client service managers in Japan and globally to define hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and manage end-to-end recruitment processes through offer closure. Primarily recruited for roles ranging from Senior Specialist to Senior Manager level across all business units and corporate functions, such as Commercial, QARA, Clinical, Technical Services, Engineering (FSE), Middle & Back Office, and SCM.

Oversaw strategic planning and design of external workforce utilisation, including contingent workers and independent contractors, leveraging knowledge of the Worker Dispatching Act, labour standards law, and other relevant regulations. Established and managed procurement processes aligned with evolving business needs. Supported end-to-end operational activities, including onboarding requests, raising purchase orders and purchase requisitions in client SRM systems, and timesheet tracking and follow-ups.

Global Programme at Amazon for Japan, UK and India.

Assisted with legal operations in consumer fraud cases, supporting end-to-end processes including incident investigations, evidence collection, refund claim handling, and preparation of criminal complaints. Also played a key role in managing and scaling recruitment activities during the rapid expansion phase of a startup law firm.

Recruitment Consultant specializing in mid- to senior-level talent acquisition across corporate functions and a broad range of industries, including both service and manufacturing sectors, serving both global and Japanese clients.

Supported internal recruitment activities, including outreach and coordination for new grad recruitment seminars, on-site support for company briefing sessions, and mid-career direct sourcing from cold calls to interview scheduling.