Linguist

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare intelligence organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Linguist to ensure accuracy and cultural appropriateness of clinical research documents. The role involves translating various documents, collaborating with teams, and maintaining high linguistic standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and fluency in at least two languages. The position offers a competitive salary along with diverse benefits including health insurance and flexible perks.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in translation and localization, preferably in the clinical or scientific field.
• Ability to maintain linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity in translations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate translations of clinical trial documents.
• Ensuring cultural and linguistic appropriateness of translations.
• Reviewing and editing translations for clarity and accuracy.

Skills

Fluency in at least two languages

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, or related field

Tools

Translation software and tools

Job description

Linguist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Linguist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Linguist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness of language used in clinical research documents and communications. You will liaison with cross‑functional teams to provide expert language aid, ensuring that all materials meet regulatory and linguistic standards in various regions.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Providing accurate translations of clinical trial documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and patient materials.
• Ensuring the cultural and linguistic appropriateness of translations for target audiences in different regions.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure that translations meet regulatory requirements and scientific accuracy.
• Reviewing and editing translations for clarity, consistency, and accuracy across languages.
• Staying updated on linguistic trends, principle objectives and best practices in the translation and localization of clinical research materials.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
• Fluency in at least two languages, with proven experience in translation and localization, preferably in the clinical or scientific field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity in translations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in translation software and tools is a plus.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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