Japanese Localization Lead — AI-Enabled Quality

Nobumadrid; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Language Solutions seeks an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive AI-enabled localization transformations across our Japanese language delivery. You will define AI-supported linguist operating models and collaborate with cross-functional teams to raise quality and scalability.

You will engage clients and internal stakeholders, optimize language assets, establish quality frameworks and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in localization programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8–12 years in translation, localization, or related consulting.
• Experience with Japanese clients and localization transformation.
• Clinical translation or life sciences experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Japanese QA

AI workflows

CAT tools

TMS

Stakeholder mgmt

Japanese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAT Tools

TMS

Job description

IQVIA Language Solutions seeks an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive AI-enabled localization transformations across our Japanese language delivery. You will define AI-supported linguist operating models and collaborate with cross-functional teams to raise quality and scalability.

You will engage clients and internal stakeholders, optimize language assets, establish quality frameworks and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in localization programs.