Corporate Interpreter

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

KENVUE JAPAN, In-house Interpreter and Translator

Who We Are:

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including DR.CI:LABO®, Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, Tylenol®, Listerine®, Johnson’s®, BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a “Kenvuer” means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future – and yours.

Work Location:

Hybrid

(Mainly Tokyo Kudan-shita Office, Tokyo Ebisu Office, combined with remote-work. Max.6 times a year 1-night business trips to Central Osaka / Sapporo to visit customer headquarters.)

Job Function:

Simultaneous interpreting in meetings, minimal document translating.

Manager:

Company President

What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):

• 40% responsibility is to support interpretation for the Korean President of Kenvue Japan.

• 45% responsibility is to support interpretation for the company in general (marketing, supply chain, R&D, HR etc.).

• 15% responsibility is to provide administrative support, including but not limited to: Zoom link creation for online meetings, translation of documents when only single-language version is available, overseas guests visit support.

Key Stakeholders:

• Korean President of Kenvue Japan (non-JP speaker)

• British Senior Marketing Manager (non-JP speaker) managing non-ENG speaker team and external agencies

• In-general non-ENG speaker DR.CI:LABO team, including Japanese Sales Director of DR.CI:LABO

• Multiple South-East Asian Supply Chain leaders (non-JP speaker)

• Bilingual executive assistants

What we are looking for:

• When required, able to provide simultaneous interpretation for multiple hours with 10min break every 2 hours (1hr lunch separate).

• This is a rare case, max. 3 days a month. Normally able to take 30min break every 2 hours (1hr lunch separate).

• Native in Japanese.

• Crisp oral and written communications in English.

• Over 5 years of translation/simultaneous interpretation experience from English óJapanese.

• Ability to adapt quickly and work successfully in an evolving and culturally diverse environment.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Willing to communicate to ensure smooth project delivery and execution, and always alert for emails from interpretation requestors.

• [Nice to have] Interpreting experience in consumer goods, beauty, direct-to-consumer industries.

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