[Hiring] Senior Translator - Revisor @AbbVie

Role Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

This is your opportunity to join our Linguistic Services team as a Senior Translator-Revisor. The incumbent will work remotely. Your responsibilities as a Senior Translator-Revisor include:

• Translate documents from English into French, ensuring the preservation of content, meaning, and intent of the source text.
• Revise translations done internally and by external providers for consistency in wording and terminology.
• Help plan, prioritize, and manage all translation and revision requests.
• Provide expert advice to internal clients and colleagues to optimize translated material.
• Collaboratively create and update glossaries, lexicons, style guides, etc.
• Participate in the management of computer-assisted translation tools and stay updated on innovations.
• Act as a liaison with translation service providers and strategic internal clients.
• Suggest and develop initiatives promoting the use of French throughout the company.
• Participate in tasks related to the company’s francization obligations.
• Collaborate in drafting and managing documents related to Linguistic Services.
• Help represent AbbVie Canada’s interests with various levels of AbbVie worldwide.
• Contribute to the optimization of resource use and recommend practical solutions.
• Support change and innovation in collaboration with various strategic functions of the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in English-to-French translation or equivalent.
• Relevant experience with good knowledge of the health or life sciences field (biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, an asset).
• Minimum of ten years of experience in English-to-French translation.
• Minimum of five years of experience in comparative English-to-French revision.
• Experience translating, updating, and revising product monographs (drugs and medical devices).
• Professional certification (OTTIAQ, ATIO or equivalent), an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and respect for the value and quality of language.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and execute with excellence.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and manage various projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently to deliver quality documents and respect deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of industry-specific phraseology and terminology.
• Strong sense of responsibility, high level of adaptability, and strong curiosity.
• Ease with technology and use of various tools/systems.
• Knowledge of LogiTerm, an asset.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in French, very good understanding of English, strong writing skills, and impeccable style.

Benefits

• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse applicants.
• Commitment to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and serving the community.