Freelance Full-Term English into Simplified Chinese (China) CTD Module Language Lead

TransPerfect • New York City, NY

22h • Remote

About The Position

TransPerfect is seeking freelance linguists to translate from English into Simplified Chinese (China) for CTD Quality, CTD Non-Clinical, and CTD Clinical materials in the Life Science industries. This is a remote, client-facing Language Lead position open to candidates worldwide. The role combines translation and proofreading with quality management and coordination of a team of linguists. The Language Lead works closely with a manager and Project Managers to meet client requirements and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Simplified Chinese (China).
• Expertise in one or more of CTD Quality, CTD Non-Clinical, or CTD Clinical.
• Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar accuracy.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to handle complaints and feedback diplomatically and constructively.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and give clear feedback to other linguists.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Meet at least one of the following: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, Language Studies, or an equivalent program with significant translation training from a recognized university; two years of professional translation experience plus a college degree; five years of professional translation experience without a college degree; or a translation competence certificate issued by an appropriate government authority.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement and complete free translation and MTPE assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Academic background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience translating regulatory or pharmaceutical documents.
• Familiarity with CTD structure and terminology and CMC technical content.
• Prior experience in a lead, reviewer, or quality management role, including handling client feedback or complaints.
• Experience with language asset management, including translation memories, termbases, and style guides, and with CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent TransPerfect professionally as a client-facing linguistic point of contact.
• Review and investigate client complaints and quality issues, determine root causes, and provide timely, documented responses and corrective actions.
• Maintain language quality standards across projects and accounts.
• Manage translation memories, glossaries, and style guides, keeping language assets accurate, consistent, and up to date.
• Work with Project Managers to understand project requirements, scope, timelines, and client expectations.
• Gather and relay client feedback and incorporate it into current and future work.
• Manage and guide a group of linguists, including assigning work, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and quality standards.
• Translate and proofread Life Science documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client and regulatory terminology.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed