Translations Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of translation and localization efforts for assigned clinical studies, ensuring seamless coordination of deliverables with internal teams, clients, CROs, and external vendors.

• Create and uphold project plans, timelines, documentation, and translation-related deliverables throughout the lifecycle of the study.

• Oversee the development of screenshots and proofreading tasks, implementing stringent quality control measures on translated study materials.

• Manage translation vendors, project budgets, deliverables, and timelines, escalating risks and issues as necessary.

• Collaborate with project teams and clients to formulate translation strategies that align with study requirements and implementation schedules.

• Facilitate meetings and communications with clients concerning translations, localization needs, and study delivery.

• Offer subject matter expertise on linguistic validation, strategies for Ethics Committee and Institutional Review Board submissions, and requirements from copyright holders.

• Coordinate translation demands across various languages, markets, and study stakeholders.

• Resolve technical issues impacting translation builds and work with technical teams to facilitate solutions.

• Train and assist translation vendors on technical files, processes, and study-specific requirements.

• Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and organized project documentation to meet quality and compliance standards.

• Track project progress and proactively identify risks that might influence quality, budget, scope, or delivery timelines.

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing translation quality, workflow efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

• Share knowledge, established practices, and project experiences with new and developing team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Languages, Translation, Business, Clinical Research, or a related field.

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of project management or closely related experience.

• Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders, vendors, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.

• Background in clinical research, life sciences, localization, translations, healthcare technology, or another regulated environment is preferred.

• Knowledge of linguistic validation and translation workflows is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with software development or technology implementation processes is advantageous.

• Strong proofreading and quality review skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven problem-solving capabilities with sound judgment regarding risks and escalation.

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and global teams.

• Professional fluency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives.

• Provident fund and medical insurance.

• Engaging employee programs and local events.

• Modern office spaces and remote work flexibility.