[Hiring] Life Sciences Localization Quality Manager @Welo Global

Role Description

The Quality Manager is the squad team member on a squad(s) responsible for supplier alignment and supplier performance on accounts owned by that squad. Performance includes, but is not limited to:

• On-time delivery
• Adherence to all client and project specific requirements
• Defect-free deliverables

This role is responsible for managing service delivery quality to the client or managing tasks or initiatives. Responsibilities include:

• Engaging with the customer to understand capacity requirements and quality expectations
• Liaising with Language Services to ensure requirements can be met
• Monitoring customer Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and taking necessary actions to ensure quality and on-time delivery targets are met

Main Duties

• Strategic Alignment: Partner with Engagement Managers to ensure supplier alignment and coordinate with the Language Services Team on resource recommendations and capacity planning.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for language quality, leading client conversations, managing documentation, and presenting regular quality reports.
• Performance Monitoring: Track supplier KPIs—including OTD, task acceptance, and linguistic accuracy—flagging and escalating any performance that falls beneath defined client thresholds.
• Quality Framework & Asset Management: Design and maintain quality frameworks, ensuring all language assets (glossaries, style guides, and TMs) are updated and optimized.
• Corrective Action & Escalation: Act as the escalation point for PMs on missed deliverables; lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and oversee Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) or CAPAs in collaboration with Language Services.
• SLA Compliance: Execute regular quality measuring and Content Type Analysis to ensure all internal and client-facing LQA SLAs are consistently met.
• Process Improvement: Support the development of new internal and customer initiatives by assessing and optimizing current processes to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Localization Vendor, Language, or Quality Management within fast-paced, client-centric environments.
• Experience in CRO-Pharma or Medical Devices would be a plus.
• Deep understanding of quality principles and practices; experience with Agile or Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Translation Management Systems (TMS), TM tools, and MTPE workflows, with a keen interest in emerging industry trends.
• Strong data literacy with the ability to leverage analytics for decision-making, risk mitigation, and proactive process improvement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (multilingualism preferred) with the ability to present structured arguments and influence diverse stakeholders.
• High capacity to manage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects independently or as part of a team, while maintaining accountability for quality.
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Full-cycle supervisory experience in accordance with organizational policy, including hiring, training, and performance management for internal teams and external resources.

Key Competencies

• Is a strong listener and effective collaborator.
• Results-oriented and understands the importance of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
• Actively drives performance and delivers results.
• Proactively develops clear solutions to complex problems.

This role is for you if:

• You have experience with quality management in the translation/localization industry (in-house or freelance).
• You have worked with Life Sciences localization workflows.

Please note that only CVs in English will be considered.

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

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