Job description

IQVIA is currently recruiting for an Internal Medical Translator, Japanese into English.

This position can be based anywhere within Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS). Depending on the state candidates may solely work from home or in a hybrid structure.

This position is responsible for linguistically and culturally interpreting the written material in a way that maintains or duplicates the structure and style of the original text while keeping the ideas and facts of the original material accurate.

The ideal candidate is native in English and possess fluency in Japanese and skills that allow for them to research industry-specific terminology. The Internal Translator possesses a strong commitment to quality and accuracy and shows outstanding problem-solving skills when faced with difficult content and instruction.

They will build strong relationships with the IQVIA™ Translations Services team and will play a key role in the effectiveness and success of IQVIA™ Translations Services operations.

Essential functions

Be a strategic partner in delivering translations on time and adhering to our quality commitments to clients.
Carefully adhere to provided material and instructions to meet the requirements of the clients.
Research industry-specific terminology to properly reflect the meaning and tone of the source content.
Cross-reference specialized glossaries and translation tools to check the quality of the translation.
Proofread translated texts for terminology, grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
Work with the IQVIA™ Translations Services team to identify gaps in instructions or any external issue that may affect the commitment to the client.
Work with the IQVIA™ Translations Services team to update or improve glossaries, Translation Memories, Style Guides, and any other internal assets.
Provide thorough and relevant feedback on the quality of the translation work performed by other linguists or strategic partners.
Be the point of contact for IQVIA™ Translations Services to manage quality and on-time delivery related to feedback.

Qualifications and skills required

Native speaker in English
Excellent spoken and written skills in the target language.
Fluency in Japanese – spoken and written.
At least 3 years of experience translating, reviewing, and editing life sciences content including clinical trial documents is required
A tertiary or university degree in translation or linguistics and at least 3 years of translation experience OR no university degree and at least 5 years of translation experience
Being able to work according to tight deadlines and independently is a must.
Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools is a must.
Experience with memoQ is desirable.
Prior experience as a translator with a translation and localization company is desirable, yet not essential.
Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
Extensive use of telephone and written communication requiring accurate perception of speech.
Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
Currently living in Australia with full time permanent working rights

If you meet the above qualifications and skill set and are interested in this position, apply today with a current resume.

Should you be suitable you will receive an email from the Talent Acquisition team in ANZ to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills. Following the completion of the assessment, you will be contacted by the lead Recruiter to discuss.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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