Koichi Tanimoto
About Koichi Tanimoto
Koichi Tanimoto is the Human Resources Business Partner R&D / Medical, Associate Director, Human Resources at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tokyo, Japan, with extensive experience in HR across various industries including aviation, energy, and healthcare.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Koichi Tanimoto is currently serving as a Human Resources Business Partner R&D / Medical, Associate Director, Human Resources at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he is responsible for aligning human resources strategies with the research and development and medical divisions of the company.
Previous Experience at Stryker
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Koichi Tanimoto was the Human Resources Business Partner, Senior Manager at Stryker from 2017 to 2021. During his four years at Stryker in Tokyo, Japan, he focused on enhancing HR operations and business partnerships within the organization.
Career at Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Koichi Tanimoto worked at Ferring Pharmaceuticals in multiple roles. He served as the Acting HR Director/Head of HR for seven months in 2017 in Toranomon, Tokyo. Prior to that, he was the Country HR Manager, HR Business Partner R&D for nine months from 2016 to 2017, also in Toranomon. His responsibilities included leading HR initiatives and supporting the research and development team.
Experience in Aviation Industry
Koichi Tanimoto has significant experience in the aviation industry, having worked at 日本航空株式会社 in various roles. From 2004 to 2011, he held positions such as Senior Leader, Assistant Purser, Senior Staff in the Cabin Safety Department, and Senior Staff in the Cabin Attendant Planning Department at Narita, Japan and Haneda, Tokyo, Japan. He developed expertise in safety management systems and planning within the industry.
Educational Background
Koichi Tanimoto has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, where he studied English, Spanish, Comparative Linguistics, and Education, from 2000 to 2004. He also studied Law at Okayama University from 1996 to 2000.