[Hiring] Translations & Localisation Program Manager @Tandem Diabetes Care

Role Description

As the Program Manager, Translations & Localisation, you will focus on leading global translation and localisation programmes that enable Tandem Diabetes’ product development, regulatory submissions, commercialisation, and post‑market sustaining activities.

• Manage complex, multi‑language initiatives across product labelling, software and UI, packaging, training materials, marketing, and digital content.
• Ensure all translations are accurate, timely, and compliant for global markets.
• Act as a key cross‑functional facilitator, partnering closely with various teams and external Language Service Providers (LSPs).
• Bring strong programme management discipline and a solid understanding of medical device quality systems.
• Successfully manage multiple concurrent workstreams within a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of managing translation or localisation programmes in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar).
• Experience working in global, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools and document management systems (e.g. PLM, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS), content management systems, and labelling platforms.
• Knowledge of FDA, MDR, ISO, GDP, and GMP requirements preferred.
• Additional language capability is an advantage.

Requirements

• Lead global translation and localisation programmes supporting product development, regulatory submissions, launches, and post‑market activities.
• Deliver localisation across IFUs, packaging, software/UI, training, marketing, video, and digital content for international markets.
• Define and manage programme scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across multiple languages and regions.
• Align translation workflows with product development, regulatory, and commercial timelines.
• Build and maintain scalable translation assets, including glossaries, translation memories, and regional requirements.
• Act as the central point of coordination across various teams and external partners.
• Partner with programme and technical teams to prioritise and deliver localisation workstreams.
• Manage translation requests, vendor engagement, quoting, and delivery through approved Language Service Providers.
• Monitor quality, timelines, and performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure translated content meets QMS requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support verification, approvals, and change documentation.
• Contribute to improvements in localisation processes, tools, vendor governance, and content reuse.
• Play a key role in scaling how localisation supports Tandem’s global growth.

Benefits

• Salary: £67,000 (mid‑range)
• Work arrangement: Fully remote
• Bonus: Performance‑based bonus
• Benefits: Private healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package