QA Specialist, Translator

Lonza Group Ltd.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking a QA Specialist, Technical Translator to join the Quality Systems & Compliance team in Hyderabad. You will translate technical and organizational documentation, ensuring accuracy, regulatory alignment, and timely delivery while collaborating with Operations for readiness.

The role requires translating complex technical content in German and English, maintaining templates, and acting as SME for translation workflows. Hybrid work model and global benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Translate technical, operational, and organizational documents with accuracy.
• Maintain linguistic quality and alignment with site terminology and regulatory expectations.
• Act as SME for translation workflows and tools; support document wording and structure.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents across Quality, Production, Engineering, HR and Communications.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance in translations.
• Maintain alignment with approved templates and controlled language.
• Manage translation workloads to meet site deadlines.
• Review, edit, and proofread translated content for correctness.

Skills

Technical translation

Quality systems

Project coordination

Multilingual communication

Education

Degree in Translation/Linguistics or related field

Tools

Translation software

Office tools

Job description

Job Title: QA Specialist, Technical Translator

Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Summary:

Be part of Lonza’s world-class Quality Systems & Compliance team. As a Translator Specialist, you will act as a subject matter expert for the translation of technical and organizational documentation. You will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of high-quality translations, supporting the consistency and compliance of site documentation while working in close collaboration with Operations to guarantee effective communication and documentation readiness.

What you will get

An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. The opportunity to work in a cross-functional role supporting diverse departments from Engineering to HR. A professional environment that values linguistic precision and regulatory compliance. The full list of our global benefits can also be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Translate technical, operational, and organizational documents across various departments (Quality, Production, Engineering, HR, and Communication) with accuracy, consistency, and in accordance with internal standards.
• Ensure linguistic quality, clarity, and alignment with site terminology and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain documentation alignment with approved templates, controlled language, and quality system requirements.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for translation workflows and tools, supporting teams in the preparation, wording, and structure of documents.
• Guarantee the timely delivery of translations, proactively managing workload and shifting priorities to meet critical site due dates.
• Review, edit, and proofread translated content to ensure absolute correctness and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with team members and Operations to define priorities, secure customer satisfaction, and guarantee readiness for documentation implementation.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in technical translation.
• Proven experience translating technical documentation, ideally within a pharmaceutical, chemical, or highly regulated GxP environment.
• Excellent command of German and English (written and spoken) is essential, with the ability to capture complex technical nuances in both languages.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistency across large volumes of documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with translation software and tools, as well as standard office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and effective communication with various stakeholders.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?