The Role
The HR Director Japan will lead HR strategy, labor relations, employee engagement, and compliance, supporting Japan's organization as a trusted business partner.
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Radiometer, life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The HR Director Japan is responsible for serving as the primary HR Business Partner for the Japan organization, providing both strategic and hands‑on HR leadership across labor relations, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, talent, and HR governance.
This role plays a critical part in translating global and regional HR frameworks into effective, compliant local execution, while enabling People Leaders to lead their teams with confidence, clarity, and accountability across the full talent lifecycle. The role is designed with a future‑oriented mindset and is expected to evolve over time in response to business needs, operating model development, and regional priorities.
This position reports to the Senior Director HR, Commercial and Enabling Functions and is part of the HR Business Partner organization, located in Japan, and will be an on‑site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Act as the trusted HR Business Partner to Japan leadership, advising on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, culture, and change.
- Translate global and regional HR strategies into practical, compliant local execution, aligned with Japanese labor laws and business practices.
- Enable and coach People Leaders to confidently lead talent planning, performance management, development, engagement, and employee relations.
- Partner with HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, L&D, HR Operations) to deliver end‑to‑end HR solutions across the talent lifecycle.
- Lead labor relations in Japan, including union engagement where applicable, and proactively manage people‑related risk.
- Drive a strong culture of engagement, inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure robust HR governance, policy application, and data quality, in collaboration with regional and global HR teams.
- Contribute to regional or global HR initiatives, transformations, or time‑bound projects as business needs evolve.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP or country HR leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in Japanese labor law, employment regulations, and local HR practices.
- Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and HR COEs to deliver HR programs across the talent lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to enable and coach People Leaders
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization.
- Business‑level fluency in Japanese and English.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel domestically within Japan and occasionally internationally (estimated 10–20%).
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.
- Organizational transformation, integration, or operating model evolution environments.
Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Radiometer, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. Additional information about work flexibility will be provided by your interview team.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP or country HR leadership roles
- Deep expertise in Japanese labor law, employment regulations, and local HR practices
- Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and HR COEs to deliver HR programs across the talent lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to enable and coach People Leaders
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization
- Business‑level fluency in Japanese and English
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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The Company
What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
