Regulatory Translation Specialist & Technology Support

📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
📌Strong English communication skills required

Must Submit Resume in English

About the AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At Astra Zeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to work!

Job Description

The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) team is accountable for all Infrastructure, Security, IT Operations and all End User Services and technologies. This group will ensure that our IT Services are perfect and secure, and that technology is delivered in an efficient, effective, and agile way, with a proven focus on experience. It’s a dynamic and adventurous environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. This is your chance to be part of a team that has the backing to innovate, reinvent an industry and change lives.

The Service Experience Team is responsible for ensuring the ‘effective delivery’ of EUS services to our global customers and collaborators, including the AZ Language Service. The Language Service Team supports the translation and language support of the business and bridge the language gaps across the enterprise. Our brand-new Translation Technology platform empowers colleagues, collaborators, and translation project managers across all functions to communicate, supervise and find major efficiencies in all cross-language activities. The Language Service has been designed to enable all functions and business areas to overcome sophisticated communication.

The Role

As a Regulatory Translation Specialist & Technology Support, you will primarily enable and support translation management activities within AstraZeneca's global and regional R&D operations in LATAM. You will play a key role in handling translation and terminology systems, ensuring effective communication across language barriers. Additionally, you will serve as an assistant and backup to the Localisation Tech Lead, chipping in to the maintenance and enhancement of our Translation Technology ecosystem.

Accountabilities

Translation Management:

Support the implementation of the AZ Translate ecosystem in R&D translation activities and workflows.

Administer linguistic assets within AstraZeneca's global Translation Management ecosystem.

Liaise with translation suppliers, consultants, and collaborators to address challenges and ensure seamless communication.

Partner Engagement:

Assist local and global R&D collaborators by configuring and organising translation projects.

Act as a focal point between translation customers and platform developers, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Support and Co-ordination:

Coordinate with vendor support organisations for TMS and cognitive services.

Deliver training and maintain learning materials for the AZ Translate platform.

Technical Assistance:

Assist the Localisation Technology Lead in maintaining and improving the Translation Technology ecosystem.

Support the release management process and ensure alignment with evolving business requirements.

Collaboration and Improvement:

Collaborate with global teams, developers, and vendors to deliver continuous improvement and value.

Participate in designing solutions and improving processes within the AZ Platform and Language Services

Requirements

University Degree in Linguistics, Translation, or related field or equivalent.2 -5 years’ experience in the language/translation/interpreting industry, preferably in Pharmaceuticals or Medical translation.Solid understanding of Translation Technology and Translation Management Systems.Fluently multilingual in Spanish and English, with a solid understanding of global, multilingual organisational challenges.Strong written and verbal social skills.Customer-centric approach with a focus on customer satisfaction.Ability to lead and handle sophisticated and ambiguous situations.

Desirable

ITIL v3 Foundation qualification.Experience with XTM, or other Translation Management Systems.Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industry IT environment.Additional language skills.Experience working in diverse, multinational teams.Demonstrable ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being bold - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

So, what’s next!

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.

AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or birthing parent leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world!!!

Date Posted

28-Jan-2025

Closing Date

20-Feb-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.