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English (US) to French (Canada) Life Science (Pharmacovigilance) Translator

Welo Global

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in medical and pharmaceutical translation
  • Bachelor’s degree in translation or a degree in science combined with a translation degree
  • Fluency in English and native-level proficiency in French (Canada)
  • Membership in a Professional Order (e.g., OTTIAQ) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Translate documents from English (US) to French (Canada) focusing on pharmacovigilance content
  • Perform Translation, Copy Editing, and Machine Translation Post Editing tasks as required
  • Adhere to tight deadlines, delivering projects during EU close-of-business hours
  • Work within client-provided XTM and Phrase (Memsource) CAT tools

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Time Management

About the company

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Welo Global

  • Translation & Localization
  • 1,001–5,000
Welo Global is a leader in multilingual AI, technology, and content solutions serving over 2,000 clients in 300 languages. The company combines globally scaled multilingual infrastructure, including a network of over 500,000 linguists and domain experts, with advanced NLP, computational linguistics, and best-in-class compliance backed by seven ISO certifications. Welo Global’s five brands—Welocalize (multilingual content and localization solutions for localization and technology teams), Adapt (multilingual performance-led digital marketing agency), Park IP (patent translation, foreign filing, and legal solutions for law firms and corporate legal teams), Welo Life Sciences (multilingual content solutions for drug and medical device development for pharmaceutical, clinical contract research, and medical device organizations), and Welo Data (multilingual data generation, evaluation, and human data infrastructure for AI systems)—serve distinct customer segments with purpose-built expertise, fit-for-purpose solutions, and supporting technology. weloglobal.com
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Job description

Welocalize is seeking experienced and highly skilled English (US) to French (Canada) translators to join our dynamic Life Sciences program specializing in Pharmacovigilance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on vital medical and clinical content, contributing to global health and safety initiatives.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of translations under tight deadlines. Many assignments are time-sensitive, requiring quick turnarounds to meet client expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Join our global team and help us make a difference in global health by delivering high-quality translations that support critical medical research and patient safety.


Responsibilities
  • Translate documents from English (US) to French (Canada), with a focus on pharmacovigilance content.
  • Perform Translation, Copy Editing (CE), and Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE) tasks as required, ensuring high-quality standards and consistency.
  • Translate specialized medical and pharmaceutical content, including Product Monographs, Clinical Study Documents, and Medical Information Letters.
  • Adhere to tight deadlines, especially for projects received during EU close-of-business hours, with delivery required for early morning.
  • Work within the client-provided XTM and Phrase (Memsource) CAT tools (licenses will be provided).
  • Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and reliability to meet client expectations and ensure timely delivery of assignments.

    • Requirements
  • Proven experience in medical and pharmaceutical translation, particularly for pharmaceutical companies or life sciences translation agencies in Quebec or Canada.
  • Specific expertise in translating Product Monographs and Medical Information Letters.
  • Bachelor’s degree in translation or a bachelor’s degree in science (e.g., pharmacology, biology, biochemistry) combined with a translation degree from a Quebec or Canadian university.
  • Membership in a Professional Order (e.g., OTTIAQ) is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in English (source language) and native-level proficiency in French (Canada) (target language).
  • Availability during US time zone business hours (location can be any country).
  • Strong attention to detail, consistency, and commitment to meeting deadlines under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Familiarity with CAT tools, specifically XTM and Phrase (Memsource) (training provided if necessary).
  • Ability to handle sensitive and technical content with confidentiality and precision.

    • Bonus if You Have
  • Experience working with high-volume, time-critical translation projects.
  • Strong background in pharmacovigilance, medical, or pharmaceutical content.
  • Previous experience working in collaborative environments with strict client guidelines.
  • Positive track record of professionalism and reliability in previous roles.
    • Job Reference: #LI-JC1

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