Iona Takahashi
About Iona Takahashi
Iona Takahashi is the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Iona Takahashi serves as the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan. She has been in this role since March 2019, where she is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition activities. Her work involves identifying and recruiting top talent to meet the company's strategic needs within the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Bioverativ
Before joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Iona Takahashi worked as the Talent Acquisition Lead at Bioverativ, a Sanofi company. During her two-year tenure from 2017 to 2019, she led talent acquisition efforts in Tokyo, Japan. Her role involved sourcing and recruiting candidates to fill various positions within the organization.
Role at Biogen
From 2016 to 2017, Iona Takahashi held the position of Principal Recruiting Partner for the APAC region at Biogen. During her time there, she was responsible for recruiting activities across the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the company's talent pool in the biotechnology sector.
Talent Acquisition Expertise in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Iona Takahashi possesses extensive experience in talent acquisition within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Her career includes significant roles at Biogen and Bioverativ, where she demonstrated her skills in identifying and recruiting top talent within these industries. Her expertise in talent acquisition is backed by her comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape in Tokyo.
Recruitment Experience in Tokyo
Iona Takahashi has a strong background in recruiting and talent acquisition in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Her roles at Biogen, Bioverativ, and now Bristol-Myers Squibb have all been based in Tokyo, giving her a deep understanding of the local job market and the talent dynamics in the region.