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.
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.
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.
Experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices or other highly regulated industries.
Previous experience working with global system integrators or consulting organisations.
Knowledge of SAP Quality Management (QM), SAP Manufacturing or Supply Chain processes.
Experience working in international project environments with distributed teams.
Opportunity to work on a flagship global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.
Long-term contract engagement with strong extension potential.
Exposure to senior stakeholders across a complex multinational environment.
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