Ian Wright is a seasoned executive recruiter specializing in the healthcare & life sciences sector, with a proven track record in sourcing exceptional leaders for executive and other leadership roles. He leverages extensive industry expertise, a robust network, and data-driven insights to source and connect clients with candidates who align with their technical requirements, strategy, and culture.

Professional Focus

  • Experienced executive search professional specialising in Japan’s healthcare and life sciences sector
  • Over 20 years of corporate leadership and professional development experience
  • Successful track record of searches for VPs, heads, directors, and other senior-level roles across commercial, market access, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, clinical development, QA/QC, and other functions
  • Partners with multinationals and Japanese companies to build and enhance local leadership teams
  • Highly skilled in cross-functional search execution, senior stakeholder management, pipeline development, succession planning, market intelligence, talent mapping, and process improvement

Business Expertise

  • Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences at an executive search and leadership consulting firm serving clients across Japan and Asia-Pacific; launched and scaled healthcare & life sciences practice
  • Principal Consultant at a Tokyo-based executive search firm; focused on clinical development, regulatory affairs, market access, and commercial leadership in Japan’s life sciences sector
  • Regional Sales Manager at a multi-location automotive dealership group
  • Senior Mortgage Specialist at a Canadian bank
  • Branch management positions at multiple leading global financial institutions

Additional Expertise

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare Consulting
  • Diagnostics and MedTech

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA) from Brock University, Ontario, Canada
Office Location Map

Japan

Tri-Seven Roppongi, Level 8
7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032 Japan

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Office Location Map

Japan

Tri-Seven Roppongi, Level 8
7-7-7 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
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