Full-Time Freelance Language Lead – English to Simplified Chinese

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TransPerfect

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5001 - 10000 employees

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

📣 Marketing

Consulting • Legal • Marketing

TransPerfect is a global language and technology company that provides translation, localization, interpretation, and content services combined with software and AI-powered tools such as the GlobalLink translation management platform. It offers multilingual marketing, legal and life‑sciences regulatory support, contact center/BPO services, multimedia localization, and solutions for website, software and app globalization. TransPerfect serves large enterprise and Fortune 500 clients across dozens of industries and supports content in 200+ languages.

📋 Description

• Translate and proofread Life Science documents from English into Simplified Chinese (China) • Serve as a client-facing linguistic point of contact for TransPerfect • Review and investigate client complaints and quality-related issues • Determine root causes and provide documented responses and corrective actions • Maintain language quality standards across projects and accounts • Manage translation memories, glossaries, and style guides • Work with Project Managers on project requirements, scope, timelines, and client expectations • Gather and relay client feedback and incorporate it into current and future work • Manage and guide a group of linguists, including assigning work and providing feedback • Ensure adherence to client requirements and quality standards • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client and regulatory terminology

🎯 Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese (China) • Expertise in CTD Quality, CTD Non-Clinical, and/or CTD Clinical fields • Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy • Ability to maintain professionalism and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines • Strong client communication skills, including handling complaints and feedback diplomatically and constructively • Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists • Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams • One of the following: degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university; 2 years of professional translation experience plus a college degree; 5 years of professional translation experience without a college degree; or a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority • Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement • Candidates must complete free translation and MTPE assessments • Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field preferred • Experience translating regulatory/pharmaceutical documents preferred • Familiarity with CTD structure and terminology and CMC technical content preferred • Prior lead, reviewer, or quality management experience preferred • Experience with language asset management and CAT tools preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Freelance opportunity • Remote work worldwide • Opportunity to work with diverse Life Science clients • Potential full-time freelance commitment (8 hours, 5 days a week)