Job Description

Position Overview

As a translator at Bristol Myers Squibb, you will convert written material from English into a target language, ensuring the translated version conveys the original meaning as clearly as possible. This role also involves transcreation, which is a blend of translation and localization, adapting text culturally and linguistically for the reader. You will translate a variety of content across educational, medical, scientific, technical, IT, life sciences, and healthcare fields.

Responsibilities

• Read through original material and rewrite it in the target language, ensuring the meaning of the source text is retained.
• Engage in transcreation, adapting text culturally and linguistically to suit the reader.
• Utilize translation memory software to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Use specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology.
• Employ appropriate software for presentation and delivery.
• Research phraseology to find the correct translation.
• Consult with experts in specialist areas as assigned by BMS.
• Retain and develop knowledge in specialist areas of translation.
• Review and correct machine translations.
• Ensure consistency with BMS style and terminology.
• Proofread translated texts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Flag the English original if any issues are found with the original text.

Requirements

• Mother tongue command of the target language and fluency in English.
• Minimum 10 years of translation experience.
• Experience with CAT tools.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Translation certification is a plus.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro.

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) offers uniquely interesting work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of its employees. You will have opportunities to grow and thrive alongside high-achieving teams. BMS recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility, offering competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees' goals.

BMS believes that a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture are vital for innovation and business success. All opportunities are open to people with disabilities and embrace diversity in all its dimensions, including gender, age, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation & identities, physical abilities, appearance, religion, socioeconomic background, thought styles, and life experiences.

With a vision of "Transforming patients’ lives through science™", every BMS employee plays an integral role. Employees are empowered to apply their individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials. Our shared values include passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity.

Company Information

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) careers.bms.com/working-with-us

Employment Type

Full time

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