Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Tokyo, Japan
Summary: The role of a Japanese Speaking SAP CSV Consultant involves leading and supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) activities within a global SAP S/4HANA implementation for a major transformation programme in Japan. The consultant will develop validation documentation, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to work on a complex global project while utilizing Japanese language skills. The role is contract-based with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities within a global SAP S/4HANA implementation.
- Develop and maintain validation documentation including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, Traceability Matrices and Validation Reports.
- Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, quality teams, system integrators and technical teams to define validation requirements.
- Support testing activities and review test evidence to ensure compliance with validation standards.
- Participate in audit readiness activities and support internal and external audits where required.
- Work closely with global programme teams to align validation processes across regions and workstreams.
- Provide guidance on validation best practices within SAP S/4HANA environments.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a CSV Consultant within regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and related compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting large-scale SAP programmes, ideally SAP S/4HANA implementations.
- Hands-on experience creating and managing validation deliverables and documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within large, complex global transformation programmes.
- Fluent Japanese language skills (spoken and written).
- Business-level English communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
CSV Consultant
Japanese Speaking SAP CSV Consultant – S/4HANA Global Transformation Programme
We are currently seeking an experienced Japanese Speaking SAP CSV Consultant to join a major global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme being delivered by a leading consulting organisation for one of its strategic enterprise customers in Japan.
This is an opportunity to work on a very large and complex global S/4HANA programme, supporting the validation and compliance workstream across multiple business and technology functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities within a global SAP S/4HANA implementation.
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Develop and maintain validation documentation including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, Traceability Matrices and Validation Reports.
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Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders, quality teams, system integrators and technical teams to define validation requirements.
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Support testing activities and review test evidence to ensure compliance with validation standards.
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Participate in audit readiness activities and support internal and external audits where required.
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Work closely with global programme teams to align validation processes across regions and workstreams.
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Provide guidance on validation best practices within SAP S/4HANA environments.
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience as a CSV Consultant within regulated environments.
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Strong understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and related compliance frameworks.
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Experience supporting large-scale SAP programmes, ideally SAP S/4HANA implementations.
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Hands-on experience creating and managing validation deliverables and documentation.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively within large, complex global transformation programmes.
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Fluent Japanese language skills (spoken and written).
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Business-level English communication skills.
Desirable Experience
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Experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices or other highly regulated industries.
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Previous experience working with global system integrators or consulting organisations.
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Knowledge of SAP Quality Management (QM), SAP Manufacturing or Supply Chain processes.
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Experience working in international project environments with distributed teams.
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to work on a flagship global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.
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Long-term contract engagement with strong extension potential.
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Exposure to senior stakeholders across a complex multinational environment.
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Collaborative international project team with significant programme visibility.
If you are a Japanese-speaking CSV professional with SAP programme experience and are looking to join a high-profile global transformation initiative, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Location: Japan (Hybrid/Remote with occasional client site travel)
Duration: Initial 12-month contract (extension likely)
Language Requirements: Fluent Japanese and Business English
Start Date: ASAP
Team Contact: shakeel.safdar@next-ventures.com