Freelance FullTime English into Simplified Chinese (China) CTD Module Language Lead

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Manage language assets, including translation memories (TMs), glossaries, and style guides, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and up to date.

Project & Team Coordination

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Work closely with Project Managers to understand project requirements, scope, timelines, and client expectations.

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Gather and relay client feedback, and incorporate it into ongoing and future work.

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Manage and guide a group of linguists, including assigning work, providing feedback, and ensuring adherence to client requirements and quality standards.

Linguistic Delivery

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Translate and proofread Life Science documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client and regulatory terminology.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese (China).

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Expertise in one or more of the specified fields.

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Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy.

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Ability to maintain professionalism and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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Strong client communication skills, with the ability to handle complaints and feedback diplomatically and constructively.

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Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists.

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Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

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Hold a degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university;

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Have 2 years of professional translation experience plus a college degree;

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Have 5 years of professional translation experience without a college degree; OR

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Possess a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority.

Preferred Experience

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Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.

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Experience translating regulatory/pharmaceutical documents.

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Familiarity with CTD structure and terminology, and CMC technical content.

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Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality management role, including handling client feedback or complaints.

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Experience with language asset management (TMs, termbases, style guides) and CAT tools.

Important Information

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Applicants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

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Free translation and MTPE assessments will be administered to evaluate skills.

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If your profile matches these requirements, please apply directly by submitting your most recent CV.

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In your CV, please clearly outline: a) Your relevant experience in translation and proofreading, and any experience in quality management, client communication, or team leadership; b) Your best per-word rate for translation and hourly rate for MTPE services (in USD).

Only candidates who meet all requirements will be contacted.

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Candidates MUST also fulfil any ONE of the following requirements:

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A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education;

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2 years of translation experience and a college degree;

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5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or

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A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body.