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# Life Sciences German Linguist

AI Summary Welo Life Sciences is seeking a German linguist to translate, review, copy edit, and provide linguistic leadership for regulated life-sciences content. The role focuses on English-to-German work supporting clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and related medical content. The linguist will maintain glossaries and style guides, manage linguistic queries, coordinate translators, and train internal and freelance linguists. Candidates need native-level German, fluent English, at least three years of life-sciences localization experience, and practical knowledge of CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio. This is a full-time remote role available across Spain, the UK, Italy, France, and Germany.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [Spain](https://jobicy.com/job-region/spain.md), [Germany](https://jobicy.com/job-region/germany.md)+2 more, [France](https://jobicy.com/job-region/france.md), [Italy](https://jobicy.com/job-region/italy.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Content & Editorial](https://jobicy.com/categories/copywriting.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished8 Nov 2026Apply before8 Dec 2026Listing views74Application actions5Application toolkit

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## About this role.

About Welo Life Sciences

Welo Life Sciences, a [Welo Global](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md) brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. [welolifesciences.com](https://www.welolifesciences.com/)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Linguist, performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation and copy edit tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

### Main Duties

* Perform Life Sciences translations and reviews (English to German)
* Perform copy edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (English to German)
* Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
* Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
* Conduct research to ensure the best quality of delivery
* Master or learn the tools associated with translation work
* Precisely follow the established processes, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to do so.
* Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
* Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
* Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

### Qualification and Required Skills

* Native-Level in German
* Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
* 3+ years experience in Translation/Localization of Life Sciences content
* University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Thorough understanding of the localization process.
* Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
* Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists

### Other Skills

* Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work with tight deadlines
* Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
* Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
* Ability to work within a remote team.

### Compensation

### Additional Information

Welocalize is committed to equal opportunities and in compliance with the General Law on the Rights of People with Disabilities, this vacancy is also available and we encourage those candidates who have a disability certificate (equal to or greater than 33%) to apply.

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

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## Role DNA

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### Job Complexity

4/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

4/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThe work requires high linguistic precision in regulated medical content, where terminology, consistency, and compliance are critical. Tight deadlines, quality-control ownership, and coordination of other linguists add operational complexity.

## Salary analysis

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Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive$75,000US market range (per year)$60k–$90k0$99.00k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. The yearly cadence and USD market estimate are inferred for a full-time, experienced life-sciences localization specialist; actual compensation will vary by hiring country, employment arrangement, and expertise.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[German translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=German%20translation.md)[Life sciences localization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Life%20sciences%20localization.md)[Medical translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Medical%20translation.md)[Linguistic quality assurance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Linguistic%20quality%20assurance.md)[Copy editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Copy%20editing.md)[CAT tools](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CAT%20tools.md)[SDL Trados Studio](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SDL%20Trados%20Studio.md)[XTM](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=XTM.md)[Terminology management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Terminology%20management.md)[Glossary management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Glossary%20management.md)[Style guide management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Style%20guide%20management.md)[Regulatory content](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Regulatory%20content.md)[Linguistic validation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Linguistic%20validation.md)[JIRA](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=JIRA.md)[Freelancer training](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Freelancer%20training.md)

Sample interview questionsHow do you ensure accuracy when translating regulated life-sciences content from English into German?I start by reviewing approved reference materials, terminology, style guides, and prior translations. I research concepts in reliable medical and regulatory sources, preserve source meaning without unnecessary interpretation, and complete a structured self-review for terminology, numbers, units, formatting, and consistency.

Describe your experience with CAT tools and translation memories.

I use CAT environments to apply approved translation memories and termbases while maintaining context-sensitive judgment. I am comfortable resolving tag issues, running QA checks, managing updates to linguistic assets, and documenting tool or workflow issues through the appropriate process.

What would you do if a source phrase is ambiguous and could affect a clinical or regulatory meaning?

I would not guess. I would review available context and client reference materials, then raise a clear query that explains the ambiguity, the possible interpretations, and the impact on the German target text. I would track the response and apply the approved decision consistently.

How would you provide feedback to a freelance translator whose work repeatedly fails terminology checks?

I would provide specific, constructive examples linked to the glossary, style guide, and project requirements. I would explain the expected correction, offer guidance or training where appropriate, and monitor subsequent deliveries to confirm that the feedback has been understood and applied.

How do you prioritize work when several projects have tight deadlines?

I assess deadlines, word counts, complexity, dependencies, and quality risks, then communicate early with the project team about capacity or conflicts. I sequence work around high-risk regulated content, reserve time for review and queries, and keep stakeholders updated if a dependency could affect delivery.

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