Remote Language Lead for Life Sciences QA & Team Mentoring

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking a remote freelance Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English to Simplified Chinese (China). You will collaborate with Project Managers, review client feedback, and coordinate a team of linguists to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across projects.

The role focuses on maintaining language assets, delivering consistent results, and upholding client standards under tight timelines in a remote, global setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English and Simplified Chinese (China).
• Experience translating life science/regulatory documents is preferred.
• Ability to mentor linguists and manage client feedback effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client-facing linguistic lead, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Review complaints, investigate root causes, and provide corrective actions.
• Coordinate a team of linguists and manage TM, glossary, and style guide assets.

Skills

English-Simplified Chinese

Client communication

Quality management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Translation/Linguistics/Language Studies

Tools

CAT tools

Translation memories (TMs)

Glossaries & style guides

Job description

TransPerfect is seeking a remote freelance Language Lead to translate and proofread Life Science documents from English to Simplified Chinese (China). You will collaborate with Project Managers, review client feedback, and coordinate a team of linguists to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across projects.

The role focuses on maintaining language assets, delivering consistent results, and upholding client standards under tight timelines in a remote, global setting.