Freelance Full-Time English into Simplified Chinese (China) CTD Module LanguageLead

TransPerfect; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a remote Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English into Simplified Chinese (China) and to manage a team of linguists. You will ensure client satisfaction by maintaining quality standards and coordinating language assets across projects.

As a client-facing lead, you will collaborate with Project Managers, gather feedback, and provide clear guidance to linguists while upholding regulatory terminology and style guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Simplified Chinese (China).
• Lead/mentor linguists and manage quality across projects.
• Knowledge of translation workflows and client-facing processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as client-facing linguistic point of contact.
• Review client feedback and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and guide a group of linguists and assign work.

Skills

English–Chinese proficiency

Client communication

Team leadership

Quality management

CAT tools experience

Education

Degree in Translation/Linguistics/Language Studies

Translation training background

Tools

CAT tools

Translation memories

Glossaries

Style guides

Job description

Job Description

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 remote freelance position open to candidates worldwide. We are currently expanding our pool of freelance linguists who can translate:

From English into Simplified Chinese (China) 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 Simplified Chinese (China).
• 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

• Hold a degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university;
• Have 2 years of professional translation experience plus a college degree;
• Have 5 years of professional translation experience without a college degree; OR
• Possess a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority.

Preferred Experience

• Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience translating regulatory/pharmaceutical documents.
• Familiarity with CTD structure and terminology, and CMC technical content.
• Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality management role, including handling client feedback or complaints.
• Experience with language asset management (TMs, termbases, style guides) and CAT tools.

Important Information

• Applicants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Free translation and MTPE assessments will be administered to evaluate skills.