Remote Language Lead — Life Sciences Translation & QA

TransPerfect; Denmark; Remote; DKK 257,000 - 618,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a remote freelance Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English into Simplified Chinese (China). You will work with managers and project managers to ensure deliverables meet client standards and regulatory terminology.

This client-facing role requires exceptional English and Simplified Chinese, experience with translation memories, glossaries, and managing a team of linguists. You will handle feedback, timelines, and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Simplified Chinese (China).
• Experience in Life Science translations preferred.
• Ability to manage client feedback and ensure quality across projects.
• Ability to mentor linguists and coordinate with Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as client-facing linguistic point of contact with professionalism.
• Review client complaints, determine root causes, and provide corrective actions.
• Maintain language quality standards across projects and accounts.
• Manage translation memories, glossaries, and style guides for consistency.

Skills

Client communication

Quality management

Mentoring linguists

Project collaboration

Education

Degree in Translation/Linguistics

CAT tools experience

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

TransPerfect is seeking a remote freelance Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English into Simplified Chinese (China). You will work with managers and project managers to ensure deliverables meet client standards and regulatory terminology.

This client-facing role requires exceptional English and Simplified Chinese, experience with translation memories, glossaries, and managing a team of linguists. You will handle feedback, timelines, and quality across projects.