Location

Tokyo, JAPAN

Reference

REF470V

Job type

Full-time

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Job Description And Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior SAP QM Consultant to support a life sciences transformation program with a strong focus on quality process alignment, compliance, and operational readiness. This role is designed for professionals who can bridge business and IT teams, as well as the cultural gap between a global team and local Japanese operations and expectations, with deep expertise in SAP Quality Management and Japanese audit and regulation requirements.

  • Serve as the primary liaison between quality assurance team and SAP functional experts for Quality Management and Compliance.
  • Lead business process mapping and ensure alignment with global standards and SAP QM best practices tailored to local Japanese operations.
  • Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with QA, manufacturing, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Translate quality and compliance needs into clear functional specifications and guide implementation, training and testing teams.
  • Support system testing, data validation, and cutover activities from a quality operations perspective.
  • Contribute to training materials and change management initiatives focused on quality teams.
  • Ensure SAP QM processes support compliance, traceability, and audit-readiness within regulated environments, aligned with Japanese pharma and life science standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QM with modules such as MM, PP, EWM, and PM.

Additional Information

Offered benefits 

  • Great package: We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities. 
  • People Focus: Unite with the best global talent in life sciences, empowered to grow and collaborate in a vibrant environment. 
  • Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success. 
  • Grow Your Skills: Join regular workshops, academies and trainings – inhouse workshops und trainings (optional)
  • Invest in Your Learning: Access CHF 1,500 (approx. 280k JPY) annually for professional development

Corporate culture and work life balance

  • Flat hierarchies: Speak your mind and grow with close mentoring by senior leaders 
  • Remote workstyle: Work from anywhere in Japan (if client project allows)
  • Working location: Temp office in Shinbashi
  • Work flex: Enjoy 25 days of flexibility to work from your preferred global location (under client’s permission) 
  • Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility beyond standard holiday allowances. 
  • Annual vacations: 20 days
  • Connect as a Team: We use our team’s integration budget to meet, collaborate, and bond
  • Celebrate Your Birthday: Receive a special gift from Fusion on your birthday
  • Anniversary bonus program: Receive substantial bonuses on special work anniversaries (5, 10, 15 years) 
  • Bonus programs: 10% annual performance bonus, based on company KPIs. 
  • Refer Talent reward program (up to Director): Offers bonusses if your referral is hired by Fusion 

Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success. 

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP, including deep expertise in the QM module and familiarity with MM, PP, SD, EWM, and PM integration points.
  • Proven experience in global or regional SAP implementations, including at least 2 full-cycle SAP QM deployments.
  • Strong understanding of quality planning, inspection processes, non-conformance handling, and audit management.
  • Advanced configuration skills in SAP QM (e.g., inspection lots, quality notifications, control plans, results recording, documentation and usage decisions).
  • Ability to communicate complex SAP concepts in simple, actionable business terms.
  • Knowledge of compliance and validation requirements in GxP (Good x Practice) environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher) and English, both written and verbal.
  • Adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced project environments.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Experience in regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, healthcare, food, or consulting.

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