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.
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.
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 1500 (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 clients 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 teams 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time