English to Spanish (ESUS/US based) for Life Sciences Linguist

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, seeks experienced English into Spanish linguists based in the United States. You will translate clinical-trial, regulatory and pharmacovigilance documents, perform MTPE, and conduct copy edits to ensure accuracy and consistency across regulated content.

Ideal candidates have life sciences translation experience, familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase) and MS Word Track Changes, and can meet tight deadlines in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree).
• Two years of full-time translation experience (life sciences preferred).
• Five years of full-time professional translation experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical research, regulatory and pharmacovigilance documents from English to Spanish LatAm.
• Perform MTPE on machine-translated safety content.
• Perform copy edit (translation review) for accuracy, tone and consistency.
• Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
• Work within the client's CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase) and Track Changes in Word.

Skills

Translation

MTPE

Copy editing

Regulatory translation

Life sciences

Education

Translation degree

Linguistics degree

Biology background

Tools

XTM/Phrase

Track Changes in Word

Job description

About Welo Life Sciences

Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. welolifesciences.com

About the Role

We are looking for experienced English into Spanish (US based) linguists specializing in Clinical-trial, Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory document translation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate clinical research, regulatory and pharmacovigilance documents from English to Spanish LatAm.
• Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
• Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
• Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
• Work within the client's CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase), also Track Changes in Microsoft Word following project-specific setup instructions.

Field of Expertise

• Clinical Research Documents (protocols and synopses, IB, ICF, Patient Sheets, Patient Diaries)
• Regulatory Documents (SmPC, PIL, Labels, CTD Modules)
• Pharmacovigilance Documents (PSUR, DSUR, RMP, SAE and AE)

Must-Have Criteria

Applicant must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Education

A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree) or

Recognized graduate qualification in any other field, plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in translation or

A minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in translation

Relevant translation experience

At least two years of practical translation experience, specifically with life sciences (clinical trials and pharmacovigilance) and medical documents

Technical Skills

Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase), License will be provided.

Familiarity with Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Native Language

A candidate must be native in ESUS.

Location

A candidate must be based in the United States.

Nice-to-Have

Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or similar

In-house industry experience at a CRO or pharmaceutical company.

Job Reference: #LI-JC1