Client Services Associate - Medical Writing | Lisbon

transperfect; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Lisbon is seeking a capable Project Coordinator to join our client services team. You will respond to client requests, work with production, and manage budgets and timelines for translation projects.

You will coordinate resources, set client expectations, and ensure high-quality deliverables while maintaining ISO-compliant processes and strong cross-cultural communication. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in customer service, with excellent English writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating projects and allocating resources is a plus.
• Proficient MS Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client requests for new project initiatives through centralized technology.
• Collaborate with production team to assess scope, cost and timeline estimates.
• Initiate project work with budget, schedule and instructions, anticipating obstacles.
• Ensure pitfalls are addressed with the client before submission to production.
• Set up project specifics to enable success for the production team.
• Learn clients’ industries and cultures to provide high level service.
• Monitor progress, meet deadlines, and deliver quality results.
• Serve as liaison between external client contacts and internal staff.
• Discuss issues with clients and production staff to resolve problems.

Skills

Customer service experience

Problem solving

Time management

English communication

Cross-cultural teamwork

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Do you want to work for the global leader in the language services and technology industry? Are you interested in helping international brands/organizations find and implement solutions that allow them to communicate, operate and sell their products and services efficiently and effectively? And are you the type of person who enjoys working in an innovative and vibrant workplace? Then TransPerfect is for you!

So you like what you hear but haven’t worked in ‘language’ before? That is not a problem, TransPerfect is far from “just a translation agency”. Our services portfolio covers everything from business support services such as interpretation, multicultural and digital marketing, SEO and website globalization to multimedia work, video, e-learning and training, and legal support services. All services and client partnerships are aided by best-in-breed software platforms, specialized in optimizing business processes.

That’s enough about us – what about you?

We look for and appreciate anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in! We offer a fast growth path and provide full training around our services, technology solutions and workflows. Therefore the key skills we are looking for are solid communication and relationship building abilities, keeping a cool head if situations get a bit stressful and really owning your role, taking responsibility for your clients and their business success.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We have 90 offices worldwide but this particular opportunity is based in our Lisbon office.

What You Will Be Doing

• Respond to client requests for new project initiatives through our centralized technology

• Collaborate with various members of the production team to assess the scope of work and produce cost and timeline estimates for translation projects and requests

• Initiate all project related work by providing detailed budget, schedule and instructions to the project team and by anticipating pitfalls or potential roadblocks to successful completion

• Ensure that any pitfalls are addressed and resolved with the client before being submitted to the production team

• Where applicable, initiate some project specifics to set the production team / individual project up for success

• Take a proactive role in learning about clients’ industry, business needs and company culture, educating the project team, and providing a high level of service

• Monitor and communicate project progress, ensure strict adherence to deadlines and budgets and ultimately produce high quality deliverables

• Serve as the central point of contact for and liaison between external client contact and internal production staff

• Set and fulfill client expectations

• Comply with all ISO regulations, processes and procedures

• Potentially trouble-shoot problem projects

• Understand and abide by individual project instructions and effectively communicate to the project team

• Investigate client complaints where applicable

• Discuss issues with clients and production staff and creatively problem solve to alleviate issues

• Complete all other tasks as assigned by a manager

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

• Experience in customer service

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; must be able to take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service

• Effective time management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, work independently and as part of a team

• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus

• Strong MS Office/computer skills

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Knowledge of a second language

• Fluency in a foreign language

• Experience coordinating projects and assignment of resources a plus

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