English to German Linguist for Life Sciences
Job description
Freelance English into German linguist role translating clinical-trial, pharmacovigilance and regulatory documents for life sciences clients. Involves translation, machine translation post-editing and copy editing within client CAT tools.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- English, German
What you'll do
- Translate clinical research, regulatory and pharmacovigilance documents from English to German
- Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content
- Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency
- Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content
- Work within the client's CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase), also Track Changes in Microsoft Word following project-specific setup instructions
What we're looking for
- Meet at least one of: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree); or a recognized graduate qualification in any other field plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in translation; or a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in translation
- At least two years of practical translation experience, specifically with life sciences (clinical trials and pharmacovigilance) and medical documents
- Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase), license will be provided
- Familiarity with Track Changes in Microsoft Word
Nice to have
- Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or similar
- In-house industry experience at a CRO or pharmaceutical company
How to get hired
- 1Assessment as part of onboarding and quality procedure
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About Welo Life Sciences (Welo Global)
A specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets
Welo Life Sciences delivers regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Its approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate into life sciences operations. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications.
Key facts
- Language and technology services for life sciences
- Seven ISO certifications
- Supports clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization
- Official emails come only from @welocalize.com, @welodata.ai, or @hire.lever.co
- Applications go through jobs.lever.co/weloglobal