Senior Linguist for Life Sciences - Simplified Chinese
Core
Senior Linguist managing translation, copy-editing, and quality assurance for Simplified Chinese life sciences and clinical research documents.
Role type
Senior Linguist (Life Sciences)
Builds
Regulator-ready translations, linguistic validation, and localization solutions for clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs.
Domain
Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Translation & Localization
Required skills
Simplified Chinese (native), English (fluent), Life Sciences translation, Clinical research regulations, CAT tools (XTM, SDL Studio), Machine Translation Post-Editing, Terminology management, Freelancer coordination, Quality assurance (LQA, RCA), Capacity planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Translation/Life Sciences, Experience with AI tools, Training and mentoring
Technologies
XTM, SDL Studio, JIRA, Verifika, Windows, Office applications
Responsibilities
Lead linguist function for assigned accounts, Perform copy-edit and on-demand translation tasks, Manage and maintain language resources (glossaries, style guides), Coordinate and qualify freelancers and vendors, Conduct monthly capacity planning, Interact with clients on linguistic matters, Support Quality team in LQAs and RCAs, Develop and train new and existing freelancers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities