Welocalize
German to English Life Science (Pharmacovigilance) Translator - US Time Zone
RemoteMid-levelPosted Mar 19, 2026Lever
Welocalize is seeking experienced and highly skilled German to English 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 and maintain 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 German (de-DE) to English (en-GB/en-US) with a focus on pharmacovigilance content.
- Perform Copy Editing (CE) and Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE) tasks as required, ensuring high-quality standards and consistency.
- 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 CAT tool (license will be provided).
- Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and reliability to meet client expectations and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
Requirements
- Proven experience in translation, copy editing, and MTPE for pharmacovigilance or similar content in the Life Sciences domain.
- Fluency in German (source language) and native-level proficiency in English (target language), with the ability to adapt to both en-GB and en-US as needed.
- 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 (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.
$25 - $30 an hour
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
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