<p><strong>Client Profile</strong></p><p>Japan-based branch of a global specialty chemicals and materials company</p><p data-start="226" data-end="601">Join a leading global specialty chemicals and materials company's Japan branch as a Quality Assurance Specialist, ensuring that products and processes meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about maintaining operational excellence and regulatory integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p data-start="603" data-end="631"><strong data-start="607" data-end="631">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures.</li><li>Conduct audits and inspections of production processes and finished products.</li><li>Identify quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).</li><li>Manage and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with local and global regulations.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for SDS documentation updates.</li><li>Ensure proper labeling and handling of hazardous materials per SDS guidelines.</li><li>Register chemical substances and manage related SDS documentation.</li><li>Support import/export control tasks, including COA issuance.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, including ISO and regulatory inspections.</li><li>Collaborate across production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns.</li><li>Maintain quality documentation, test results, and compliance records.</li></ul><p data-start="1535" data-end="1557"><strong data-start="1539" data-end="1557">Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience in quality assurance or control within manufacturing or technical settings.</li><li>Knowledge of SDS regulations (GHS, REACH, OSHA) and chemical safety documentation.</li><li>Familiarity with ISO standards and quality management systems.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related software tools.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and preferably English communication skills.</li></ul><p data-start="2109" data-end="2125"><strong data-start="2109" data-end="2123">Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Certification in Six Sigma, CQE, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience with SPC, RCA, and SDS management systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7.5M JPY</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ibaraki</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013309694</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bG91aWUucmV5ZXMuMDAyNDIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Native level Japanese and high-business level English are mandatory.<br /><br />Why join?<br />* You'll have real visibility in a global role, working senior IT and business leaders to ensure the strategies of all business units are aligned with global IT strategy.<br />* This company's products are used in healthcare facilities to support millions of patients globally.<br />* There is significant investment in IT - tech transformation and business improvement are at the forefront of their philosophy, with change being driven by senior leadership.<br />* Tired of following orders from an overseas HQ? You'll be working from the head office, driving strategies that will be adopted globally.<br /><br />What you'll do<br />* Collaborate with the global IT leadership team and non-tech stakeholders to ensure business strategies are aligned - these people will be in different locations globally, so you'll be communicating in both English and Japanese daily.<br />* Develop and drive the adoption of KPIs and reporting governance across the business.<br />* Lead and develop a small team (1-2 people).<br /><br />Your skills<br />* Native level Japanese and high-business level English are mandatory.<br />* This role could suit someone from a consulting company that wishes to move in-house, or it could also be a good match for a senior business analyst / strategic minded IT professional from an internal team.<br />* Experience gained in an IT transformation environment (not just BAU) would be an advantage.<br />* Any small team leadership experience is an advantage.<br /><br />The company<br />A global medical device manufacturer.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjMxNzAwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>We manage hospitals across Japan, making it the country's leading hospital network. Since 2019, the organization has been expanding rapidly through strategic acquisitions while building a robust technology infrastructure to support growth and maintain global standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead all IT operations for Japan's hospital network, serving as the single point of contact for technology matters.</p><p><br /> Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and execute IT strategy and roadmap for growing hospital network</li><li>Partner with leadership team to drive IT initiatives and deliver business value</li><li>Manage IT operations including infrastructure, hospital management systems (PMS), online payment systems, and security</li><li>Lead new hospital acquisition integrations and ensure alignment with global standards</li><li>Oversee IT project portfolio, vendor relationships, and annual budget</li><li>Drive operational excellence of outsourced IT helpdesk and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Coordinate with regional and global IT teams on security and data privacy implementation</li><li>Manage current initiatives including internet upgrade and security enhancements</li><li><strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>Required:</p><ul><li>Native Japanese and business-level English proficiency</li><li>Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field</li><li>8+ years of IT and/or project management experience</li><li>Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and operations</li><li>Proven track record in IT project management (planning, scope, risk, budget)</li><li>Experience with IT operations, infrastructure, and systems management</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul><li>ITIL and PMP certifications</li><li>Healthcare industry experience</li><li>Familiarity with SDLC and Agile methodologies</li><li>Experience with acquisitions and technology integrations</li><li><strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Lead IT for this rapidly expanding market</li><li>Work with Asia-Pacific leadership and collaborate with global IT teams (10-15-member regional team)</li><li>Incorporated with strong career growth opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 12 million yen</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013344751</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>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><hr /><p><em>「応募」をクリックすることにより、お客様はロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）のプライバシー通知（</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a></span></em><em>）に同意したものとみなされます。</em> <em>応募書類には、人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴などの要配慮個人情報や、配偶者、扶養家族など採用選考に無関係な情報を含めないようご注意ください。記載する情報はすべて正確かつ真実であること、また、ハイパーリンクを含める場合には、安全性と信頼性が確保されていることをご確認ください。</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uNTA1NjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
