Freelance full-time EN>Korean CTD module language lead (Onsite)

TransPerfect; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English to Korean, ensuring high quality before client delivery. The role is client-facing and includes coordinating a team of linguists, managing TMs, glossaries, and style guides, and upholding strict quality standards.

You will collaborate with managers to meet project requirements, provide feedback, and ensure timely delivery under tight deadlines in a freelance full-term, onsite capacity based in

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English and Korean.
• Experience in translation and proofreading in Life Science domains.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of linguists.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client-facing linguistic point of contact and ensure quality.
• Review client complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage translation memories, glossaries, and style guides; maintain consistency.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to understand requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Guide linguists, assign work, and ensure adherence to client requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Korean proficiency

Client communication

Mentoring linguists

Quality management

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Translation

Degree in Linguistics

Degree in Language Studies

Job description

Job Description Position Overview

At TransPerfect, linguists are vital to our operations. Your language proficiency and subject matter expertise will ensure our deliverables meet the highest standards before reaching clients. Working closely with your manager and Project Managers, you will translate and proofread documents for a diverse client base in the Life Science industries. This is a client-facing Language Lead position. In addition to linguistic work, the Language Lead is responsible for quality management and for coordinating a team of linguists. This is a freelance full-term client-facing Language Lead position. In addition to linguistic work, the Language Lead is responsible for quality management and for coordinating a team of linguists. This is a onsite freelance position and candidates should be based in Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an or willing to relocate to these locations. We are looking for linguists who have at least 5 years of experiences in translating from English into Korean for: CTD Quality CTD Non-Clinical CTD Clinical

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Quality Management Act as a client-facing linguistic point of contact, representing TransPerfect with professionalism. Review and investigate client complaints and quality-related issues, determine root causes, and provide timely, well-documented responses and corrective actions. Maintain language quality standards across projects and accounts. Manage language assets, including translation memories (TMs), glossaries, and style guides, ensuring they are accurate, consistent, and up to date.

Project & Team Coordination Work closely with Project Managers to understand project requirements, scope, timelines, and client expectations. Gather and relay client feedback, and incorporate it into ongoing and future work. Manage and guide a group of linguists, including assigning work, providing feedback, and ensuring adherence to client requirements and quality standards.

Linguistic Delivery Translate and proofread Life Science documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client and regulatory terminology.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Korean. Expertise in one or more of the specified fields. Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy. Ability to maintain professionalism and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Strong client communication skills, with the ability to handle complaints and feedback diplomatically and constructively. Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists. Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following criteria: Hold a degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university; Have 2 years