LS Lead translator

We are looking for a Senior Translator (full-time, permanent position) to manage translations in Life Science vertical. The successful candidate will be a fluent in Japanese and English, with a degree in translation and excellent writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate document or perform reviewing for high quality standard
• Responsible for overall linguistic quality control in the whole process
• Managing the query raised by translator
• Analyze the client feedback and provide corrective actions
• Providing feedback about translation quality of external translators
• Join client meeting or conference call for linguistic discussion
• Make sure the on time job delivery

Performance Criteria

• Quality of projects
• Productivity and throughput
• Client satisfaction levels for your projects
• Competence with required tools
• Meeting objectives set by your Manager

Skills & Experience

• Good English speaking
• Life Science background is preferred
• A minimum of 5 year experience as a full-time translator to translate English to Japanese
• Experience for Life Science content.
• Be able to produce work of a high standard on a consistent basis and have good organizational and time management skills.
• An eye for detail and the ability to work successfully under pressure and to tight deadlines are essential requirements.
• A good grasp of Microsoft Office and good communication skills (spoken and written) are also mandatory.
• Should be a strong team player, who will prove flexible and motivated, as well as keen to learn.
• Working knowledge of CAT tools would be an advantage but full training will be given.

At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.   

Over the past 20 years we’ve been evolving our own AI solutions as well as helping clients to explore, build and use multilingual AI applications. With 45+ AI-related patents and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, we have the experience and expertise to support clients on their AI journey.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise. 

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as One RWS.

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