About Welo Life Sciences
Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. welolifesciences.com
Role Overview
This role focuses on managing translation and copy-editing activities for life sciences content, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality linguistic deliverables across assigned projects. You will coordinate with freelance linguists and external vendors, maintain and optimize language assets (including glossaries and style guides), and address terminology and consistency queries. The position also involves close collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, support regulatory requirements, and continuously improve content quality and delivery efficiency.
Main Responsibilities
* Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
* Performing on-demand translation tasks
* Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
* Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
* Managing project-related queries
* Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
* Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
* Developing and training of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
* Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
* Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
* Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
* Achieving the goals set by the team manager
Requirements
* Education Level: University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)
* Native fluency in TARGET language
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers
* 4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
* 2+ years of review experience
* Thorough understanding of the localization process
* Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
* Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
* Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters
* Ability to work with tight deadlines
* Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
* Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
* Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
* Ability to work within a virtual team
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.