# Japanese Language Consultant

**Company**: IQVIA Language Solutions
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Language Services
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive the transformation of Japanese localization services through AI, technology, and best-in-class linguistic quality practices.

In this role, you will define AI-supported linguist operating models, optimize language assets and workflows, establish quality frameworks and KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of Japanese language delivery.

You will also act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and Japanese clients, helping drive innovation and continuous improvement across localization programs.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Define and implement AI-enabled localization and linguist operating models.

- Optimize translation memories, terminology, prompts, and language assets.

- Develop best practices for linguist and AI collaboration.

- Establish linguistic quality standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.

- Use edit-distance analysis and data-driven insights to improve performance.

- Partner with Production, Delivery, Quality, and Technology teams.

- Engage directly with Japanese clients and communicate process improvements.

- Evaluate emerging AI and localization technologies.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and scalability.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor's Degree required.

- 8-12 years of experience in translation, localization, language services, or consulting.

- Strong experience working with Japanese clients and stakeholders.

- Experience leading localization transformation or technology adoption initiatives.

- Clinical translation or life sciences experience preferred.

**Skills & Knowledge**

- Expertise in Japanese linguistic quality standards and localization best practices.

- Knowledge of AI-powered translation workflows and localization technologies.

- Experience with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS).

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to influence teams and drive organizational change.

- Native or near-native Japanese proficiency and business-level English preferred.

**Why Join IQVIA?**

- Work with cutting-edge AI and language technologies.

- Collaborate with global experts in life sciences and healthcare.

- Make a meaningful impact by helping bring innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

- Grow your career within a diverse and innovative global organization.

## Skills

### Required
- Japanese
- localization
- AI-powered translation workflows
- CAT tools
- Translation Management Systems (TMS)
- analytical skills
- communication skills
- stakeholder management

### Nice to have
- clinical translation
- life sciences experience
- business-level English

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