Freelance- Translators/Linguists, Xhosa Into English

IQVIA Inc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking freelance translators to handle Xhosa→English life sciences content. This role targets native English speakers with strong Xhosa skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality translations. Preference for individuals with CAT tools and TMS experience; permanent roles may be considered for top performers.

All locations will be considered. IQVIA emphasizes accuracy, independence, and reliability in timely content delivery for a global life sciences audience.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in English (target language) and fluency in Xhosa (source language).
• 1+ year experience translating, reviewing, and editing life sciences content.
• University degree in translation or linguistics, or 5+ years translation experience without a degree.
• Ability to work according to tight deadlines and independently.
• Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools.

Skills

Native English fluency

Xhosa to English translation

Life sciences translation experience

Translation deadlines

Independent work

Quality review experience

Education

University degree in translation or linguistics

5+ years translation experience without a degree

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 Xhosa 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 If you are interested in joining us. We will not accept applications from Agencies. This posting is for individual freelancers only. 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 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