<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A globally recognized Business &amp; IT consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector is expanding its presence in the Japan region. With a strong international footprint and a mission to drive innovation through large-scale S/4HANA and digital transformation programs, the organization partners with leading companies across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and related regulated industries.</p><p>The team emphasizes fast decision-making, global collaboration, and a people-centric culture. Consultants enjoy a highly flexible work environment with remote-first options within Japan and opportunities to work with international counterparts.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking Senior SAP Consultants who can lead functional workstreams within a major life sciences transformation program. This role suits professionals with deep SAP expertise who enjoy bridging business and IT teams, navigating global templates, and aligning them to local Japanese requirements.</p><p>You will drive solutions in one or more domains:</p><ul><li>FICO (including AR/AP, FSCM, Vistex)</li><li>MM / SD (Materials, logistics, order-to-cash)</li><li>PM / Asset Management</li><li>PP / Production Execution &amp; shop-floor operations</li><li>QM / Quality &amp; compliance</li></ul><p>This is a remote role within Japan, with occasional domestic travel depending on project needs.</p><p>&lt;Key Responsibilities&gt;</p><p>Workstream Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead the functional workstream in your module area and act as a key liaison between Japan-based business users and global SAP teams.</li><li>Facilitate process mapping, fit-gap analysis, and design workshops.</li><li>Ensure alignment with global S/4HANA standards and best industry practices.</li></ul><p>SAP Design &amp; Integration</p><ul><li>Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications.</li><li>Configure SAP modules within your domain and collaborate on cross-module integration.</li><li>Support testing, data validation, training materials, UAT preparation, and cutover readiness.</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Quality</p><ul><li>Ensure processes meet GxP, compliance, traceability, and audit-readiness standards for regulated industries.</li><li>Produce and maintain accurate documentation for design, configuration, and decisions.</li></ul><p>Change &amp; Adoption Support</p><ul><li>Provide business-facing support during training, UAT, go-live, and hypercare.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth adoption and operational readiness.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>3-8 years of hands-on SAP experience in at least one major module (FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP/PE, or QM).</li><li>2+ full-cycle SAP implementations in regional or global programs.</li><li>Strong business-process knowledge: finance, supply chain, maintenance, production, or quality.</li><li>Ability to simplify complex SAP concepts for business users.</li><li>Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, healthcare, food, or consulting).</li><li>Understanding of GxP / Good Practice environments.</li></ul><p> Language skills:</p><ul><li>Japanese: Business level (JLPT N2 or higher)</li><li>English: Business level</li></ul><p>Willingness to travel domestically as needed.</p><p>Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, globally integrated environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Highly competitive compensation</li><li>A diverse, global consulting environment with strong cross-border collaboration</li><li>Remote workstyle within Japan depending on client/project needs</li><li>Flexibility to perform certain days of work from alternative global locations (with approval)</li><li>Access to ongoing professional development programs, workshops, and training</li><li>Opportunities for rapid skill development and visibility within an international program</li><li>Inclusive, people-focused culture with flat communication and strong teamwork</li></ul><p> Recognition programs, team integration activities, and milestone anniversary rewards</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013338854</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a></span></em><em>). 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