Robin Shankar

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia at Bayer

Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Overview

Robin Shankar is the Head of Talent Acquisition for North East Asia at Bayer, where he oversees regional talent strategies. He is recognized for implementing high-impact initiatives, including an employee referral program that saved over $1M. Colleagues describe him as energetic, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable.

His personal vision is to connect Japan with the Western world, driven by a passion for international business and interacting with global cultures. He is fluent in Japanese, holding the highest level of proficiency (N1) and the advanced Kanji Kentei (Level 2) certification.

Unique fact: Robin earned Bayers Top Performance Award for the significant financial and strategic impact of the employee referral program he created.

Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Meticulous

Perfectionist

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Cost-Effective Recruiting
He created and rolled out Bayer Japan's first employee referral program, which saved over $1 million in agency fees over four years, showcasing his focus on efficiency.
AI in Recruiting
Announced the launch of Bayer Japan's new AI-powered digital platform, Talent Marketplace, to empower employees and reimagine internal mobility.
Pharma Talent Strategy
Actively connects with talent acquisition leaders from the world's top pharmaceutical companies to exchange insights and elevate industry standards in a competitive market.

Media Appearances

Robin Shankar Appointed as Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia at Bayer. Featured in HR Today

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Work History

9-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia at Bayer
3-2022 - 10-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition Japan at Bayer
1-2018 - 3-2022
Senior Global Recruiter at Bayer
1-2017 - 12-2017
Medical Representative at Eli Lilly and Company
8-2016 - 1-2017
Global Campus Senior Recruiter - based at the USA Headquarters at Eli Lilly and Company

Education

2007 - 2007
Master's Degree from Griffith University
2006 - 2007
Master of International Business from Griffith University

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Insights For Selling To Robin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Robin is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Robin

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Robin move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Robin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Robin

Personality Compatibility


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