Senior Translator-Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Translate medical, pharmaceutical, administrative, commercial, advertising, and media-related documents from English into French.

• Review primarily French-language texts, with an increasing responsibility over time.

• Assess both internal and external vendor translations to ensure consistency in terminology and precision.

• Address consultation requests from various business units and disseminate knowledge within the team.

• Collaborate on the planning, prioritization, and management of translation and editing tasks.

• Provide guidance to internal clients and colleagues while consulting with stakeholders in specialized fields.

• Create and maintain glossaries, lexicons, and writing standards.

• Collaborate on the management of computer-assisted translation tools and remain updated on innovations.

• Act as a liaison with translation vendors and strategic internal clients.

• Develop initiatives that promote the use of French, including events organized as part of Francofête.

• Engage in activities related to the company’s French-language compliance obligations.

• Draft and oversee Linguistic Services management and operational documents.

• Represent AbbVie Canada’s interests within AbbVie’s global organizations.

• Collaborate on optimizing resources.

• Suggest practical solutions to business challenges.

• Support change and innovation within the company’s strategic functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in English-French translation or an equivalent qualification.

• Relevant experience with a strong understanding of the health or life sciences sector; experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.

• At least 10 years of experience translating from English into French.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in comparative English-to-French revision.

• Experience in translating, updating, and reviewing product monographs for medicines and medical devices.

• Professional designation (OTTIAQ, ATIO, or equivalent) is beneficial.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to language quality and value.

• Capability to think and plan strategically while delivering outstanding results.

• Ability to establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

• Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Ability to operate independently and meet deadlines.

• Excellent command of industry-specific phrasing and terminology.

• Technologically adept and comfortable using the required tools and systems for daily operations.

• Familiarity with LogiTerm is an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).

• Fluency in French, very strong knowledge of English, excellent writing skills, and impeccable style.

• Ability to work in a multinational organization.

• Innovative mindset, analytical abilities, and risk-aware thinking.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Strategic understanding and precision in both verbal and written communications.

• Strong analytical skills for addressing business problems.

• Active listening abilities when engaging with internal stakeholders.

• Advanced English proficiency is a critical requirement for the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Equal employment opportunity.

• A French-language work environment for employees in Quebec.