Japanese-English Interpreter (Engineering / CAPEX Project - Pharmaceutical) - 2nd headcount

Higashine, Yamagata N/a

Posted: 04/09/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Clinical Development and Operations Job Number: 627005 Is job remote?: Hybrid Country: Japan

Job Description

Japanese–English Interpreter (Engineering / CAPEX Project – Pharmaceutical Industry)
About the Role

We are supporting a large-scale CAPEX project for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, focused on the development of an Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) facility.

This role will be responsible for enabling clear and effective communication between Japanese and English-speaking teams across engineering, construction, and project delivery functions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams on-site, supporting day-to-day coordination and technical discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Japanese? English interpretation during meetings, site activities, and technical discussions
  • Translate technical documentation and project materials
  • Support communication between local contractors, vendors, and global project teams
  • Assist international engineers and site personnel with day-to-day coordination
  • Ensure all interpretation and translation is technically accurate and culturally appropriate
  • Support general project coordination and administrative tasks as required

Requirements
Essential:
  • Proven experience as a Japanese–English interpreter/translator within an industrial or engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of technical terminology (mechanical, electrical, civil, or process engineering)
  • Business fluent (or native) Japanese and English
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment
  • Willingness to work on-site

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing projects
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