English to Spanish (LatAm) Life Sciences Linguist

Accountabilities • Translate clinical research, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents from English into Latin American Spanish with a high level of linguistic and technical accuracy.

• Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety and life sciences content.

• Review translated and post-edited materials through copy editing to ensure accuracy, consistency, appropriate tone, terminology, and readability.

• Work across clinical research documentation such as protocols and synopses, Investigator's Brochures, Informed Consent Forms, patient information sheets, and patient diaries.

• Translate and review regulatory materials including SmPCs, PILs, labels, and CTD modules.

• Handle pharmacovigilance documentation such as PSURs, DSURs, Risk Management Plans, Serious Adverse Event reports, and Adverse Event documentation.

• Work within the client's designated CAT tool environment, including XTM or Phrase, following project-specific workflows and instructions.

• Use Microsoft Word Track Changes effectively when reviewing or editing documents.

• Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times for time-sensitive translation and review projects.

• Follow established quality procedures and project instructions to ensure consistent, reliable, and audit-ready deliverables.

• Complete the required assessment as part of the onboarding and quality assurance process.

Requirements

• At least two years of practical professional translation experience specifically involving life sciences, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and/or medical documentation.

• A degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent discipline; alternatively, a recognized graduate qualification in another field combined with at least two years of full-time translation experience.

• Candidates without the above educational background may qualify with at least five years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Demonstrated experience translating English into Latin American Spanish, preferably across clinical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance content.

• Familiarity with CAT tools such as XTM or Phrase; the required license will be provided.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Track Changes and document review workflows.

• Strong understanding of life sciences terminology and the ability to accurately handle specialized medical and regulatory content.

• Exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and linguistic accuracy.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage time-sensitive assignments reliably.

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to preserve the intended meaning, tone, and technical accuracy of source materials.

• Willingness to complete a translation assessment as part of the onboarding and quality process.

• A degree or academic background in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology, or a related field is an advantage.

• Previous in-house experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, medical device organization, or related life sciences environment is beneficial.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on specialized life sciences and medical translation projects with global relevance.

• Exposure to clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and medical documentation.

• Opportunity to work with professional CAT tools, including XTM and Phrase, with the required license provided.

• Experience across diverse and technically specialized document types.

• Structured quality and onboarding processes designed to support high-quality translation delivery.

• Opportunity to develop deeper expertise in regulated life sciences translation.

• Work supporting materials that contribute to clinical development, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and global healthcare delivery.

• Flexible opportunity based in India.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether?    Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.     #LI-CL1