Boyden Japan's Stephen Irish joins BlueSteps Asia Pacific & Middle East Webinar Series alongside an expert panel of executive recruitment specialists
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
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA) from Brock University, Ontario, Canada
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