
Profile
After graduating Ritsumeikan University, Kawano joined Bayern Yakuhin, Ltd where he experienced Medical Representative and Sales Director. From November 2000, he served as Operation Director, Operation Vice President, and Business Development Manager at Quintiles Transnational Japan K.K. and inVentiv Health Japan GK. .Core member specializing in the Healthcare industry, including Medical Devices, Bioventures, CMO, and CDMO sectors.
With a professional background in healthcare, leverages extensive experience from previous roles conducting interviews with numerous healthcare executives.
Has successfully led many recruitment projects for hard-to-hire specialist positions across pharmaceutical and biotech ventures, as well as medical device manufacturers — including roles in business development, executive management, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical development.
Combining deep industry knowledge with a scientific background, accurately identifies client needs and consistently introduces talent that exceeds expectations.
Beyond healthcare, also has a strong track record supporting R&D and technical positions in other industries, such as Heads of Research & Development and Laboratory Establishment Leaders.