Associate Director Translations Project Management at IQVIA

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Translation ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a linguistic, business, or scientific field
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the translations and localization industry, specifically for regulated industries and life sciences
Minimum 5 years of experience leading teams as Director or Senior Director level
Relevant experience leading Translations Project Management teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English (essential); proficiency in an additional language (highly advantageous)
Degree in Linguistics, Translation, or Localization-related disciplines (preferred but not mandatory)
Strong focus on project management effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards
Ability to meet strict deadlines and handle competing priorities in dynamic environments
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills, including data collection, management, and presentation
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and take initiative
Proficient IT skills and familiarity with XTRF, memoQ, or other TMS tools (a plus)
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients, showcasing cultural and emotional intelligence
Capability to foster professional development among team members and contribute to succession planning
Frequent use of a keyboard, requiring repetitive motion of fingers
Regular use of telephone and face-to-face communication, requiring accurate speech perception
Prolonged sitting for extended periods
Availability to travel for occasional business meetings globally, based on client and production demands

Responsibilities

Lead Project Management teams to achieve monthly and yearly objectives
Engage with clients and maintain strong relationships throughout the engagement lifecycle
Assess client expectations and specifications, providing best practice advice to ensure content effectiveness and satisfaction
Manage escalations or issues with professionalism and resolve them effectively
Ensure compliance with relevant IQVIA procedures and SOPs
Regional representation of IQVIA Language Solutions in Monthly and Quarterly business reviews with internal and external customers

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

English Fluency

SOP Compliance

Escalation Management

Business Reviews

Linguistics

Translation

Localization

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$3,526MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.

Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.

Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.

The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.

IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.

AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.

Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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