Freelance Full-Time English into Simplified Chinese – CTD Module Language Lead

• Translate and proofread Life Science documents from English into Simplified Chinese (China)
• Act as a client-facing linguistic point of contact for TransPerfect
• Review and investigate client complaints and quality-related issues
• Determine root causes and provide documented responses and corrective actions
• Maintain language quality standards across projects and accounts
• Manage translation memories, glossaries, and style guides
• Work with Project Managers on requirements, scope, timelines, and client expectations
• Gather and relay client feedback
• Manage and guide a group of linguists, including assigning work and providing feedback
• Ensure adherence to client requirements and quality standards

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese (China)
• Expertise in CTD Quality, CTD Non-Clinical, or CTD Clinical fields
• Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy
• Ability to maintain professionalism and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong client communication skills, including handling complaints and feedback diplomatically
• Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Meet at least one qualification pathway: degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or equivalent program with significant translation training; or 2 years of professional translation experience plus a college degree; or 5 years of professional translation experience without a college degree; or a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority
• Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement
• Applicants must complete translation and MTPE assessments
• Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field preferred
• Experience translating regulatory/pharmaceutical documents preferred
• Familiarity with CTD structure, terminology, and CMC technical content preferred
• Prior lead, reviewer, or quality management experience preferred
• Experience with language asset management and CAT tools preferred

• Freelance opportunity
• Remote work
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base in the Life Science industries
• Client-facing Language Lead responsibilities
• Team coordination and mentoring experience
• Professional experience with quality management and language asset management