Regulatory Document Translator
Posted: 1 days ago
Job Description
SummaryTo ensure regulatory documents are translated (English/Chinese) efficiently, costeffectively, and to a high level of quality.About The RoleKey responsibilities: Translation: Translate various types of documents (English/Chinese) including but notlimited to Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), Clinical Study Reports(CSRs), Risk Management Plans (RMPs) and Periodic Safety Update Reports(PSURs), Conduct post-translation formatting as per specified requirements, Support urgent translation requests for specific regulatory documents(such as urgent drug safety report and data inspection questions) out ofoffice hours, Respond in a timely and professional manner to any query concerningtranslation.Quality check: Perform quality check on peer translated documents, Provide feedback for preliminary translation (e.g. QC summary).Continuous improvement: Update translation glossary/memory databases, Participate in or plan routine team meetings to discuss work-related issuesand possible improvements (e.g. knowledge sharing), Embrace new technologies (e.g. machine translation) and changes in thisindustry to improve translation skillset continuously.Project management and daily operation: Oversee translation request coordination, and process management, Manage project and team finances and resource planning, includingbudgeting, Compile translation metrics, Organize trainings for internal and external stakeholders, As representative of RWS team, support development and maintenanceof working tools and systems, e.g. Trados, NovStyle, machine translationand so on, Perform other special activities or duties when required.Essential RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences/English/TranslationHigh level of proficiency in written English and ChineseAround 2 years of translation/writing related experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.Basic knowledge in medical science/bioscience/pharmaceuticals is required.Familiar with SDL Trados and MS Office.Desirable RequirementsA good team player with excellent communication skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality translation within tight timelines.Ability to understand, interpret, and translate clinical and scientifi documents.Strong ownership, detail-oriented and strong sense of responsibility.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureJoin our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/networkBenefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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