Technical Translator - Mandarin

Technical Translator, Mandarin–English Position Summar yClient is seeking a highly skilled Technical Translator to support the accurate and timely translation of critical scientific, regulatory, clinical, and business documents between Mandarin Chinese and English. This individual will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external translation vendors, ensuring high-quality translations that support business priorities and regulatory requirements .The ideal candidate combines exceptional language proficiency with strong project management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced biotechnology environment .Key Responsibilitie sTranslation Managemen • tTranslate and review scientific, technical, regulatory, clinical, operational, and corporate documents between Mandarin Chinese and English • .Ensure translations accurately convey technical concepts, terminology, context, and intent • .Maintain consistency in terminology and style across translated materials • .Perform quality review and validation of translated content for accuracy, completeness, and readability .Vendor Oversigh • tManage relationships with external translation vendors and language service providers • .Coordinate translation assignments, timelines, and deliverables • .Establish quality standards and monitor vendor performance • .Review vendor output and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement .Cross-Functional Collaboratio • nPartner with Regulatory, Clinical Development, CMC, Quality, Legal, and other functions to understand translation needs and priorities • .Help prioritize translation requests based on business impact, regulatory deadlines, and organizational objectives • .Facilitate communication between English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders • .Support cross-functional teams in preparing translated materials for regulatory submissions, meetings, and business interactions .Process Improvemen • tDevelop and maintain translation processes, glossaries, and terminology databases • .Identify opportunities to improve translation efficiency, consistency, and quality • .Support implementation of translation technologies and best practices .Qualification sRequire • dBachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Life Sciences, or a related field • .Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English • .Minimum of 5 years of experience translating technical, scientific, regulatory, or pharmaceutical content • .Demonstrated experience managing external translation vendors • .Strong understanding of scientific and regulatory terminology • .Excellent organizational and project management skills • .Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment .Preferre • dExperience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare organizations • .Familiarity with regulatory submission documents and health authority communications • .Experience working with China-based stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or business partners • .Knowledge of translation management systems and translation memory tools .Key Competencie • sExceptional written and verbal communication skill • sAttention to detail and commitment to qualit • yStrong cross-functional collaboration skill • sAbility to prioritize competing demand • sSound judgment and discretion when handling confidential informatio • nCustomer-service mindset and responsivenes • sAbility to work independently while influencing across function s