AI-Enabled Japanese Localization Leader

IQVIA; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Language Solutions seeks an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive AI-supported localization initiatives across global life sciences programs. You will define operating models, optimize assets, and establish quality frameworks with cross-functional teams.

You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and Japanese clients, lead KPI reporting, and evaluate new AI-based localization technologies to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability of Japanese language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8–12 years in translation, localization, language services, or consulting.
• Strong experience with Japanese clients and stakeholders.
• Experience leading localization transformation or technology adoption initiatives.
• Clinical translation or life sciences experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define 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 proficiency

English proficiency

Linguistic quality

CAT tools

TMS

Stakeholder management

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAT tools

TMS

Job description

IQVIA Language Solutions seeks an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive AI-supported localization initiatives across global life sciences programs. You will define operating models, optimize assets, and establish quality frameworks with cross-functional teams.

You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and Japanese clients, lead KPI reporting, and evaluate new AI-based localization technologies to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability of Japanese language