Argus Configuration Specialist – Japanese

YD Talent Solutions; Bangalore Rural; Remote; INR 9,071,000 - 15,119,000; Full time

Job summary

YDTS Global seeks an experienced Argus Configuration Specialist with strong PV systems knowledge and fluent Japanese to lead architecture and configuration for pharma clients in Japan. The role demands hands-on design, validation, and cross‑functional collaboration with global teams.

You will configure Oracle Argus modules, validate reports, and ensure compliance with global standards. Expect a leadership position with strategic impact on safety reporting and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Argus Safety configuration experience.
• Proficiency in SQL/PL-SQL for data extraction and customization.
• Strong knowledge of global PV regulations (FDA, EMA, MFDS, PMDA, etc.).
• Business-level Japanese, JLPT N2+ preferred.
• Willingness to relocate and onsite work in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, installation, validation, and customization of Oracle Argus Safety systems.
• Translate user/business requirements into technical specifications and designs.
• Configure Argus modules for standard and custom workflows.
• Design and validate PSURs and aggregate reports.
• Support SIT/UAT and ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, ICH, GxP.

Skills

Argus Safety configuration

PV systems implementation

SQL/PL-SQL

Global PV regulations

Japanese language proficiency

Job description

Argus Configuration Specialist – Japanese

YDTS Global is led by seasoned talent and business leaders with decades of experience. We combine industry insight with practical execution to build your workforce advantage.
At YDTS, our mission is to empower organizations through people. Founded by industry veterans, we blend global insights with hands‑on experience to deliver tailored talent solutions. Unlike a traditional staffing agency, we integrate deeply as a long‑term partner — advising on organization design, skill gaps, and culture fit while managing the end‑to‑end hiring process. Our leadership team has led GCC builds, scaled R&D centers, and placed hundreds of executives, and we bring that entrepreneurial and corporate DNA to every engagement.
Our clients choose YDTS because we deliver more than candidates — we deliver solutions that transform organizations. We act as strategic advisors, aligning talent planning with business strategy, and as execution experts, deploying the right recruiting resources at the right time. We have scaled teams for Fortune 500 companies and emerging tech innovators alike.

Our consultants and recruiters bring domain knowledge to the table. YDTS has staffed teams and leaders in critical sectors: Technology & Semiconductors (e.g. firmware and AI research engineers); Life Sciences & Pharma/CRO (e.g. biologists, regulatory experts); Automotive & Aerospace (e.g. systems engineers, avionics talent); Manufacturing & Industrial (e.g. process engineers, plant managers); and Retail/FMCG (e.g. supply chain, product leads). For each sector, we tailor our approach. In life sciences, for example, compliance and specialized skills are paramount, so we leverage niche networks and universities. In tech industries, speed and culture‑fit are critical, so we focus on coding simulations and cultural alignment. By organizing content by industry, visitors quickly see that we “speak their language” and have relevant success stories.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Argus Configuration Specialist – Japanese

• Language Requirement: Business Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or above preferred)
• Relocation: Candidates with the right experience and Japanese language proficiency willing to relocate to Japan will also be considered.

About our client:

Our client brings together Pharmacovigilance expertise, third party system knowledge and Deep technology to develop well‑defined solutions, which address challenges across Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Safety functions. Our client solutions free up responsible personnel within Pharma companies to execute their stated responsibilities while staying true to the laws of the land and ultimately achieving a balance between compliance and managing business risks. Their solutions are agile, flexible, and scalable, developed using advanced technologies that enable them to serve large and small organizations, both in developed and emerging markets.

Our client is committed to bringing focus to things that really matter for advancing patient outcomes. Their solutions are agile, flexible, and scalable, developed using advanced technologies that enable us to serve large and small organizations, both in developed and emerging markets.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Argus Configuration Specialist with strong Pharmacovigilance system knowledge and Japanese language proficiency, ready to take on a leadership role in system architecture and configuration for our pharma clients in Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead configuration, installation, validation, and customization of Oracle Argus Safety systems.
• Translate user and business requirements into technical specifications and configuration designs.
• Perform Business and System Configuration of Argus modules for both standard and custom workflows.
• Design, configure, and validate Aggregate Reports and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).
• Perform and support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and standards including 21 CFR Part 11, ICH, GxP.
• Liaise with Japanese stakeholders, bridging communication gaps with fluent written and verbal skills.
• Support global PV implementation or upgrade projects with emphasis on Japan‑specific regulatory norms.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and technical documentation.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of strong experience in Argus Safety configuration and PV systems implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL / PL‑SQL for data extraction and system customization.
• Strong knowledge of global PV regulations (FDA, EMA, MFDS, PMDA, etc.).
• Business‑level proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2+ highly preferred).
• Ability to join immediately or within a short notice period.
• Willingness to work onsite in Japan.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Japan‑specific case processing or local regulatory submission formats.
• Prior work in cross‑cultural project teams in APAC or global safety environments.

Why You Should Apply:

• Global Exposure: Join a project with international impact and strategic importance.
• Language & Leadership Edge: Use your bilingual expertise to bridge technology and compliance.
• Impactful Work: Play a direct role in patient safety and regulatory excellence.
• Relocation Support: Exceptional candidates outside Japan with required skills and language proficiency are welcome to apply.

YDTS Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.