Pulse (パルス) is a specialized recruitment agency focused exclusively on the life sciences industry. We provide talent search, advisory, and market intelligence across mid-level to senior leadership roles — serving pharmaceutical, medical device, CDMO, CRO, biotechnology, and life sciences consulting companies in Japan, as well as global companies operating in and expanding into the market.
Our expertise covers scientific, technical, commercial, and corporate roles — including R&D, clinical operations, regulatory and medical affairs, manufacturing, sales & marketing, business development, and corporate leadership functions. For global companies entering Japan, we also offer market-entry support through our specialist partner, helping you build the right team and the right foothold from day one.
For professionals, we're more than a route to the next role. We partner with candidates across the sector — from specialists to senior leaders — offering honest guidance, market insight, and genuine advocacy through every career move. Whether you're taking your first step into the industry or your next leadership challenge, we represent your story, not just your CV.
Headquartered in Tokyo, we're committed to becoming the premier talent partner for life sciences companies and professionals across Japan.
At Pulse, we connect with purpose, deliver with care, and drive impact through every placement we make.
People First. Always.
About Pulse
For our clients, that means finding the right person, not the fastest fill. For our candidates, it means straight answers about where you stand — even when the answer is "not yet." Either way, the relationship outlasts the placement.
Pulse is a boutique recruitment firm specializing exclusively in Japan’s life sciences industry.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Pulse operates with deep industry knowledge, a people-first philosophy, and a clear commitment to excellence. We focus on quality over volume, building long-term partnerships and delivering recruitment solutions that create meaningful results for both our clients and candidates.
We provide specialized strategic talent search & advisory, and market intelligence tailored to the life sciences sector.
Our expertise spans scientific, technical, commercial, and corporate functions—covering R&D, clinical operations, regulatory and medical affairs, manufacturing, sales & marketing, business development, and corporate leadership roles.
Through our specialized network and disciplined approach, we help companies secure the talent they need to grow, while guiding professionals toward careers where their work matters most — advancing science and improving lives.
We believe people power progress.
Our mission is to connect companies with the leaders and innovators whose work transforms medicine and improves patient outcomes.
By putting people first, we are redefining life sciences recruitment in Japan — bridging the clinical and corporate worlds and shaping the future of healthcare.
At Pulse, we connect with purpose, deliver with care, and drive impact through every placement we make.
People First. Always.
From a single strategic hire to a full team buildout, we bring the search expertise, market insight, and advisory depth to get it right — not just fast.
Pulse supports permanent hiring, retained and contingency mandates, and Japan market-entry buildouts.
Identifying and introducing top-tier candidates for permanent, direct-hire positions. Driven by our extensive, proprietary database of specialized healthcare professionals and proactive market headhunting, we deliver pre-vetted candidates who fit your exact technical and strategic criteria.
We engage across both retained and contingency models to align with your hiring priorities.
For new client relationships with an NDA in place, Pulse can demonstrate delivery before a formal recruitment agreement is finalized. We share anonymized candidate profiles first, with a formal contingency agreement signed only when a Pulse-introduced candidate progresses to the first interview. A straightforward way to evaluate our work before any commitment.
Supporting companies in optimizing their recruitment processes, workforce planning, and employer branding strategies.
Providing industry reports on hiring trends, salary data, and workforce availability to support corporate decision-making.
Partnering with global life sciences companies launching in Japan to build their founding team — from Country Manager search and leadership hiring sequence to organisational design, salary benchmarking, and Japan-specific employment guidance.
Life Sciences Expertise: Deep focus on pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, CRO & CDMO, digital health and healthcare consulting firms.
Bilingual Network: Immediate access to an extensive, pre-vetted network of Japan's top-tier bilingual healthcare professionals, niche specialists, and key industry leaders.
Tailored Search Strategy: Each engagement is built on precision, confidentiality, and alignment with your business goals.
People-First Philosophy: We represent your brand with care, ensuring every interaction reflects integrity and professionalism.
Strategic Insight: Beyond recruitment, we provide market data and talent intelligence to support informed workforce planning.
At Pulse, we partner with life sciences organizations shaping this transformation. Our mission is to help our clients secure the people who make scientific innovation possible—connecting leadership, expertise, and purpose.
Pulse operates exclusively within life sciences in Japan. This singular focus allows us to build genuine market intelligence — knowing the talent communities, the moves before they happen, and the cultural nuances that determine whether a candidate will succeed in a given organisation.
Our Approach
Every search follows a disciplined, transparent process designed around partnership, candidate care, and long-term success.
We start by understanding what success looks like for your organization. Beyond the job description, we analyze business objectives, leadership dynamics, and team structure to define the qualities that will truly drive performance and fit.
Leveraging our extensive network of pre-vetted Healthcare and Life Sciences professionals in Japan, combined with targeted headhunting across adjacent sectors and global organizations. We identify both active and passive talent to build a shortlist grounded in proven capability and real market access.
Every approach is thoughtful and informed. We engage professionals with a clear understanding of your value proposition, evaluating each candidate for technical expertise, leadership behavior, and long-term cultural alignment.
We manage the full selection process with precision and transparency-from interview coordination to offer negotiation. Our goal is to create a seamless experience that builds trust between client and candidate while protecting your brand reputation in the market.
Our relationship doesn't end with a signed offer. We provide continuous follow-up and market intelligence, supporting retention and future workforce planning to ensure each hire delivers lasting impact.
Finding the right career isn't just about changing jobs. It's about timing, growth, and finding work that feels meaningful. At Pulse, we help life sciences professionals take that next step with clarity and confidence—whether it's your first move into the industry or your next leadership challenge.
Specialized Life Sciences Focus: We specialize exclusively in Japan's healthcare, pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors—meaning we speak your language, understand your technical expertise, and know the true value of your experience.
Strict Confidentiality & Control: Your job search is completely secure. Your personal details and CV are never submitted to any client without your explicit authorization, ensuring strict privacy standards and protecting your current employment security at every stage.
Access to Unadvertised Opportunities: Many of our key mandates are confidential, niche, or market-entry roles. Working with us gives you early access to new positions before they are ever posted on public job boards—or roles that are never advertised publicly at all.
Direct Senior Access & Market Intelligence: Gain comprehensive market intelligence—from overall life sciences hiring trends and salary benchmarks in Japan to specific, insider-level company insights. Because we work directly with Country Managers, Hiring Managers, and Senior HR/TA leaders, we offer a faster process and clear visibility into company cultures, team dynamics, and long-term strategy, helping you make informed transitions for your career trajectory.
People-First Philosophy: You are not just a number or a resume in our system. We take the time to learn what actually drives you, ensuring every opportunity we introduce aligns with both your career goals and personal values—supporting your growth as a long-term advisor, not a transactional recruiter.
Moving from clinical practice or research into pharma and biotech is a major leap—one that takes real industry insight, preparation, and trust.
We help physicians, medical directors, and researchers across Japan transition into high-impact roles across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Executive Leadership. We show you exactly how to translate your clinical expertise into corporate success and guide you through every step of the transition.
If you're already established in the broader life sciences and healthcare ecosystem, we help you take your next career step with purpose.
Whether you're stepping up into leadership, moving into a more strategic role, or seeking a better cultural fit, we connect you directly with key decision-makers. Driven by real market intelligence and senior networks, we ensure every opportunity aligns with your long-term goals.
We start with an honest, non-transactional conversation about where you are in your career, where you want to go next, and how we can help bridge the gap. You don't need to apply for a role or commit to a formal job search just to speak with us.
Whether you're actively looking or just open to the right move, we work at your pace. If you need a role now, we connect you immediately with matching opportunities. If you're passive, we keep you in our system and share targeted updates only when the ideal opportunity or timing aligns.
You won't go into interviews blind. We provide comprehensive briefing notes, insights into hiring manager preferences, key technical focus areas, and practical coaching to highlight your strengths. If you prefer to explore first, we can also arrange informal, casual meetings with hiring managers or talent teams so you can learn more about the role before deciding to apply.
We make the final steps seamless. We advocate for your target salary, help you manage resignation and notice period logistics smoothly, and stay in touch after you start to ensure a comfortable transition.
Meet The Team
Our team combines specialist recruitment coverage with Japanese and English candidate and client support.
Medical Device & CDMO
Hi, I’m Tejaswinee, a Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Japanese market with over six years of experience connecting talented professionals with great career opportunities. I enjoy building meaningful relationships and helping both clients and candidates achieve long-term success. Outside of work, I love traveling, cooking, and staying active through fitness. My personal motto is, “Live and let live,” and I believe that kindness and curiosity can open doors both professionally and personally.
Pharma & CRO
Hi, I'm Duong, a Recruitment Consultant specializing in Medical Affairs within Japan's Life Sciences industry. I partner with bilingual professionals to navigate every stage of their career journey, from career planning and interview preparation to securing the right opportunity. By combining market expertise with a personalized, consultative approach, I help candidates identify roles that align with their experience, strengths, and long-term career goals. My commitment is to provide thoughtful, transparent, and trusted guidance that supports lasting career success.
Pharma, Medical Device & Retail HR
I have spent about 15 years working in HR within global retail, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, where I have been involved in a wide range of recruitment activities. Through these experiences, I understand the importance of identifying strong talent, responding with speed, and building trusted relationships with candidates and client companies. With this background, I am committed to supporting both candidates and clients to achieve the best possible match.
Executive search, Japan market-entry leadership | Consulting & Advisory
I started in HR at 17, and people have been at the heart of my work ever since. Over the years in life sciences recruitment in Japan, I've come to see that every introduction carries someone's story — their dreams, their family, their future — and I hold that close in everything I do. That's why I founded Pulse: to do recruitment the human way, built on trust and genuine connection, not just to move people as numbers.
Outside work, you'll find me on the tennis court or tucked away in a little cabin somewhere, recharging in nature.
Success, for me, isn't about having everything I dreamed of and chased after — it's the journey and experiences behind it, and the peace that stays even if I lost it all.
Administrative team and Recruiter support
Hi! I’m Yuika Morotomi, a member of the Administrative Team, where I support Recruiters as a Bilingual Researcher. I love traveling, exploring nature, and going on picnics whenever I have the chance. One of my favorite things is discovering beautiful places and experiencing different cultures through travel. I’m always looking forward to new experiences and meaningful connections.
Administrative support and coordination
Hi! I am Elena Motol, Administrative Assistant in charge of administrative support for the company. I have experience handling administrative tasks and organizing documents for both the company and its employees, and I take pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, I love music and arts, and I also enjoy discovering new places. I’m always happy to connect and support the team in any way I can.
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