Freelance- Translators/Linguists, Urdu Into English

IQVIA Inc; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Translation Services is seeking freelance translators from Urdu into English to support life sciences content. You will work with a global leader delivering clinical trial documents and other life sciences materials. Native fluency in Urdu and English, plus a degree in translation or linguistics (or substantial experience without a degree), is required. CAT tools and translation management systems proficiency are essential. All locations will be considered.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Urdu; both spoken and written.
• Experience translating life sciences content including clinical trial documents.
• University degree in translation or linguistics with at least 2 years translation experience OR no university degree with at least 5 years translation experience.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and independently.
• Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools is a must.
• Prior experience with a translation/localisation company is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Urdu to English translation

Life sciences translation

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in translation or linguistics

No university degree but 5+ years translation experience

Tools

CAT tools

Translation Management Systems

Job description

Are you a freelance translator with a passion for life sciences content? Join us on an exciting journey and become a member of our growing global community of linguists. The IQVIA Translation Services team is looking for freelance translators from Urdu into English. You will work with a truly global industry leader to deliver content in our target languages and markets in the most effective and timely fashion. For qualified and interested candidates permanent positions may be considered as well. In order to be considered you need to meet the below criteria:

• Native fluency in target language – spoken and written
• Fluency in source language(s) – spoken and written
• At least 1 year of experience translating, reviewing and editing life sciences content including clinical trial documents. Must be clearly outlined in your CV with document types.
• A university degree in translation or linguistics and at least 2 years of translation experience OR no university degree and at least 5 years of translation experience
• Be able to work according to tight deadlines and independently is a must
• Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools is a must
• Prior experience as a translator with a translation and localisation company is desirable, yet not essential

All locations will be considered

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com