Technical Translator - Mandarin

Technical Translator, Mandarin–English Position Summar yClient is seeking a highly skilled Technical Translator to support the accurate and timely translation of critical scientific, regulatory, clinical, and business documents between Mandarin Chinese and English. This individual will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external translation vendors, ensuring high-quality translations that support business priorities and regulatory requirements .The ideal candidate combines exceptional language proficiency with strong project management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced biotechnology environment .Key Responsibilitie sTranslation Managemen

• tTranslate and review scientific, technical, regulatory, clinical, operational, and corporate documents between Mandarin Chinese and English
• .Ensure translations accurately convey technical concepts, terminology, context, and intent
• .Maintain consistency in terminology and style across translated materials
• .Perform quality review and validation of translated content for accuracy, completeness, and readability

.Vendor Oversigh

• tManage relationships with external translation vendors and language service providers
• .Coordinate translation assignments, timelines, and deliverables
• .Establish quality standards and monitor vendor performance
• .Review vendor output and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement

.Cross-Functional Collaboratio

• nPartner with Regulatory, Clinical Development, CMC, Quality, Legal, and other functions to understand translation needs and priorities
• .Help prioritize translation requests based on business impact, regulatory deadlines, and organizational objectives
• .Facilitate communication between English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders
• .Support cross-functional teams in preparing translated materials for regulatory submissions, meetings, and business interactions

.Process Improvemen

• tDevelop and maintain translation processes, glossaries, and terminology databases
• .Identify opportunities to improve translation efficiency, consistency, and quality
• .Support implementation of translation technologies and best practices

.Qualification sRequire

• dBachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Life Sciences, or a related field
• .Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
• .Minimum of 5 years of experience translating technical, scientific, regulatory, or pharmaceutical content
• .Demonstrated experience managing external translation vendors
• .Strong understanding of scientific and regulatory terminology
• .Excellent organizational and project management skills
• .Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

.Preferre

• dExperience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare organizations
• .Familiarity with regulatory submission documents and health authority communications
• .Experience working with China-based stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or business partners
• .Knowledge of translation management systems and translation memory tools

.Key Competencie

• sExceptional written and verbal communication skill
• sAttention to detail and commitment to qualit
• yStrong cross-functional collaboration skill
• sAbility to prioritize competing demand
• sSound judgment and discretion when handling confidential informatio
• nCustomer-service mindset and responsivenes
• sAbility to work independently while influencing across function

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