[Hiring] Freelance Language Lead @TransPerfect

Role Description

At TransPerfect, linguists are vital to our operations. Your language proficiency and subject matter expertise will ensure our deliverables meet the highest standards before reaching clients. Working closely with your manager and Project Managers, you will translate and proofread documents for a diverse client base in the Life Science industries. This is a client-facing Language Lead position.

In addition to linguistic work, the Language Lead is responsible for quality management and for coordinating a team of linguists. This is a remote freelance position open to candidates worldwide.

We are currently expanding our pool of freelance linguists who can translate:

• From English into Simplified Chinese (China) for:
• CTD Quality
• CTD Non-Clinical
• CTD Clinical

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese (China).
• Expertise in one or more of the specified 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, with the ability to handle complaints and feedback diplomatically and constructively.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following criteria:
• Hold a degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university;
• Have 2 years of professional translation experience plus a college degree;
• Have 5 years of professional translation experience without a college degree; OR
• Possess a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority.
• Candidates MUST also fulfil any ONE of the following requirements:
• A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education;
• 2 years of translation experience and a college degree;
• 5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or
• A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body.

Benefits

• Applicants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Free translation and MTPE assessments will be administered to evaluate skills.
• If your profile matches these requirements, please apply directly by submitting your most recent CV.
• In your CV, please clearly outline:
• Your relevant experience in translation and proofreading, and any experience in quality management, client communication, or team leadership;
• Your best per-word rate for translation and hourly rate for MTPE services (in USD).
• Only candidates who meet all requirements will be contacted.
• By applying, you acknowledge and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/privacy/recruiting .

Company Description

• Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience translating regulatory/pharmaceutical documents.
• Familiarity with CTD structure and terminology, and CMC technical content.
• Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality management role, including handling client feedback or complaints.
• Experience with language asset management (TMs, termbases, style guides) and CAT tools.