Zach Rivers

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Principal Consultant

Healthcare

Zach is a member of the Healthcare recruitment team at Specialized Group, specializing in Pharmaceutical companies and Clinical research organizations. He has lived & worked in Japan for more than eight years.

Zach brings an especially diverse skillset to the recruitment industry, with experience as a:

•college teacher

•business owner & independent consultant

•journalist

•market analyst

This wide range of experiences allow him to provide unique insights and advice when consulting with both candidates and clients.

In his spare time he is also heavily involved in charity work, and is working with children's charity Shine On Kids, raising money to support hospitalized children across Japan.

Feel free to reach out to Zach to discuss your career in the healthcare industry.

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Latest Roles

臨床薬理リード（日本・アジア） Clinical Pharmacology Lead, Japan & Asia

Permanent, Tokyo

Competitive

Brand Lead, Specialty & Rare Diseases ブランドリード（スペシャリティ・希少疾患領域）

Permanent, Tokyo

Competitive

Scientific Innovation Partnering Director サイエンティフィック・イノベーションパートナリングデ|

Permanent, Tokyo

Competitive

Director, External Partnerships エクスターナルパートナーシップディレクター - Partnership Management パートナーシップ管理

Permanent, Tokyo

Competitive

Portfolio Strategy Lead | Commercial Strategy ポートフォリオ・ストラテジー・リード

Permanent, Tokyo

Competitive

Testimonials

Client Testimonial for Zach Rivers

SSP Co. Ltd (Opella Company in Japan)

Zach Rivers is a highly professional consultant. He helped me in our hiring process of commercial leaders several times. His approach in clarifying "long list" followed by short-listing was transparent and reliable. His approach included the clarification of what are the roles, profiles and benchmark employers to look for in long listing hence his long listing was accurately focused on the candidates whom I was interested in. He also provided the background contexts, motivation sources or passion points of the candidates to me so I did not have difficulties in attracting short-listed candidates too. I felt like he is a long-served hiring business partner to me in the end of the hiring process.
Client Testimonial for Zach Rivers

SSP

We have been working with Zach for a number of senior roles at SSP including multiple roles in our leadership team. Zach has a good understanding of the market and periodically shares this with our team. He has developed an understanding of our company and in addition to this, takes the time to understand the specific requirements of the role. This allows him to assess the suitability of the individuals to the company and the role. Through the process, Zach stays close to the candidate and has been able to pitch SSP to the right candidates. I recommend Zach to those who are looking for a strong partner for mid to senior roles.
Client Testimonial for Zach Rivers

Opella Healthcare

Zach has a great personality & excellent influencing skills that enable him to engage candidates in the Japanese market. He has good understanding on our business needs, and he has successful placed a no. of critical roles for us. Love his energy, out of box thinking and importantly outcome driven, which are a great asset.
Client Testimonial for Zach Rivers

PCI Pharma Services

As a TA Specialist at PCI Pharma Services Company, I have worked with Zach Rivers, a recruiter at Specialized Group K.K. Company, for several hiring projects. Zach is an exceptional recruiter who always delivers high-quality candidates that match our needs and culture. He is very knowledgeable, proactive, and attentive to our requirements and feedback. He communicates effectively and frequently, and always follows up on the progress of the candidates. Zach also provides valuable insights and advice on the market trends and best practices. He is a pleasure to work with and a trusted partner for our hiring needs. I highly recommend Zach and his company to anyone who is looking for a reliable and professional recruiter.