COA Translation Project Manager — Linguistic Validation

IQVIA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IQVIA's Linguistic Solutions team within PCS Instrument Services seeks a Translation Associate Project Manager to oversee COA translation and linguistic validation projects. The role requires planning, coordination, and rigorous quality control across languages.

You will manage LSPs and vendors, coordinate content extraction and integration, and ensure timelines, budgets, and documentation are met. Bachelor’s degree and COA validation experience are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior experience in Linguistic Validation of COAs required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Translation, Linguistics, Project Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English is essential; another language is a strong asset.
• Strong grasp of project management techniques.
• Familiarity with translation tools (TMS, CAT) and MS Office suite.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of translation and linguistic validation projects, with adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage LSPs and vendors collaborating on translation and linguistic validation projects.
• Help manage extraction, translation, and integration of content across languages and platforms.
• Coordinate project meetings, draft agendas, and detailed meeting minutes.
• Coordinate linguist recruitment and manage vendor SOWs and trackers.
• Communicate with translation vendors and linguists to ensure timely delivery and high-quality work.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including glossaries, style guides, and project plans.
• Collaborate with instrument developers, science advisors, and COA managers for translation reviews.
• Conduct preliminary quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency within and across languages.
• Record QA findings and resolve issues with providers before finalization.
• Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on status, risks, and challenges.
• Identify and escalate issues during translation process to senior PMs when necessary.
• Monitor and maintain quality of project documentation and deliverables.
• Manage multiple, parallel complex projects simultaneously.
• Follow SOPs and WIs; contribute to process improvements.

Conocimientos

Linguistic Validation

Project Management

Translation Development

COA Cultural Adaptation

Vendor Management

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

TMS

CAT tools

MS Office

Visio

Smartsheet

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

IQVIA's Linguistic Solutions team within PCS Instrument Services seeks a Translation Associate Project Manager to oversee COA translation and linguistic validation projects. The role requires planning, coordination, and rigorous quality control across languages.

You will manage LSPs and vendors, coordinate content extraction and integration, and ensure timelines, budgets, and documentation are met. Bachelor’s degree and COA validation experience are essential.