Technical Translator - Mandarin

Client 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 Responsibilities Translate 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 Manage 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 Collaboration Partner 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 Improvement Develop 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 Requirements Bachelor'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 Preferred Experience 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 Exceptional written and verbal communication skill Attention to detail and commitment to quality Strong cross‑functional collaboration skill Ability to prioritize competing demand Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information Customer‑service mindset and responsiveness Ability to work independently while influencing across function #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet Pharma