Healthcare

The environment surrounding the life sciences and healthcare industries in Japan is undergoing an era of unprecedented change. With the super-aging society on the horizon, "integrated reform of health, medical care, and nursing care" is being promoted at a rapid pace, requiring a variety of needs and solutions for issues aimed at improving the efficiency of medical care, optimizing medical costs, and health management.


We at Makana Partners hope to contribute to the reform and development of life science companies, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare companies, by providing competent human resources.

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Our Experience

With years of dedicated service, we have developed an extensive network in life science recruitment. We have been able to find the right people for a wide range of positions in a broad and diverse range of industries.



  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Bio Pharma
  • Medical Devices
  • CRO
  • ​​​​​​​​Environment, Pharma,Foods Testing 
  • Information Provider
  • Health Care equipments
  • Hospital

Clients We Work With

Global Medical Devices Leader

A multinational company specializing in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. This client plays a crucial role in Japan’s healthcare infrastructure, offering advanced technologies for both hospitals and home care.

Biopharmaceutical Innovator

This firm focuses on immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, and is known for its strong R&D pipeline. In Japan, they are expanding leadership in regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and commercial strategy to support growth in a highly competitive market.

Research-Driven Pharmaceutical Pioneer

A science-led company with a deep presence in Japan, focused on vaccines and chronic disease treatments. We support their leadership hiring for roles spanning market access, clinical development, and medical communications.

Global Life Sciences Company

A leading name in innovative medicines and eye care, with a long-standing presence in the Japanese market. We’ve supported them in hiring executives to lead digital transformation, compliance, and market expansion initiatives.

Recently Placed Positions

Business Unit Director

Industry: Medical Devices

Managing Director

Industry: Laboratory Solutions

Finance Manager

Industry: Laboratory Solutions

HR Business Partner

Industry: Medical Devices

Top Candidates

Director Sales And
Marketing

Tokyo, Japan

Business Unit Head

Tokyo, Japan

Strategy and

Business Development, Director

Saitama, Japan

General Manager, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Heathcare Consultants

Yan Sen Lu

Managing Director

Michio 'Mike' Nagata

Senior Director

Testimonials