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Senior Translation Project Manager, Life Science

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Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with a Life Science background. The SPM will work in a fully remote role and directly interact with clients to fully understand their needs, develop budget and lead multilingual large-scale project plans.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships
  • Review client’s requests and assess needs for additional information, e.g. compilation of glossaries, previously translated similar documents, list of acronyms, technical terminology, and translation memories
  • Develop efficient workflows and oversee the use and maintenance of tools such as translation memories, style guides, and glossaries
  • File preparation and analysis using translation memory software, develop cost estimates, and project schedules
  • Negotiate budgets and schedules with vendors and supervise the progress of translation projects
  • Manage multiple complex multilingual projects/clients simultaneously
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date management reports and translation database
  • Exercise sound judgment in keeping supervisor informed of potential difficulties
  • Lead performance reviews for production teams including project managers, associate project managers and project coordinator evaluations.

What we want you to have…

  • Minimum seven years of experience in translation industry with good proficiency of translation tools
  • Understanding of variety of life sciences project types and materials such as
  • Clinical documentation (Clinical Research Protocols, IBs, SAEs, CTAs, etc.)
  • Regulatory and labels (including QRD)
  • Linguistic Validation/COAs
  • Patient Recruitment/Retention materials (ICF’s, flyers, manuals, marketing etc.)
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to professional customer service
  • Positive attitude and a true team player with clear sense of accountability
  • Able to juggle multiple tasks and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Energetic self-starter with initiative and creative approach to problem solving
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office and Internet applications
  • Fluency in English and preferably a second language
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Multitasker