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Spanish (Spain) to English Pharmacovigilance Linguist

Remote, Worldwide +1·Part-time·Added 3 days ago

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Welocalize

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Overview

Job details

  • Freelance contract

    Part-time.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Welocalize doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Degree in translation, linguistics or languages studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training.” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in translation, linguistics or languages studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant
    translation training.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience translating medical documentation, specificially with experience and knowledge in Pharmacovigilance and/or Clinical-Regulatory content.
  • Experience translating pharmacovigilance content preferred: SAE/AE (serious and non-serious adverse events), PSURs, SUSARs, ICSRs, DSURs, Risk Management Plans (RMP).
  • Alternatively, experience translating regulatory or clinical documents: medical reports, protocols, synopses, ICF, discharge reports, study reports, SmPC, PIL, or medical literature.
  • Great daily availability: this program requires consistent daily capacity and is not suited to part-time schedules.
  • Strong Spanish proficiency; native level of English preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience with XTM or similar CAT tools.
  • Reliable, deadline-driven, and flexible, able to commit to fast turnaround times with no extensions.

Nice to have

  • Healthcare professional (HCP) background: nurse or physician preferred, especially with emergency room experience. Other HCP backgrounds also welcome.
  • Willingness to commit to daily and/or weekend availability.

The role

We are looking for experienced Spanish (Spain) to English (GB or US) linguists to support a high-volume, fast-turnaround pharmacovigilance program for a leading global pharmaceutical company. Work involves translating and reviewing safety and regulatory content, including adverse event reports and related clinical documentation, with strict turnaround times and deadlines.

This is an ongoing freelance engagement with daily volumes.

What you'll do

  • Translate Pharmacovigilance and/or Clinical-regulatory content from Spanish into English.
  • Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
  • Perform Copy Edit review of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
  • Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive safety content.

Tools & Systems

  • CAT tool: XTM, client-provided license; onboarding and connector setup provided after onboarding.

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

About Welocalize

Welocalize is a global leader in language services and localization technology, helping brands adapt their content, products, and AI models for international markets. With a workforce of over 500,000 linguists and subject matter experts worldwide, the company provides translation, transcreation, data annotation, and AI training services to clients across industries such as technology, life sciences, and media. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, USA, Welocalize operates globally with a strong focus on AI-driven localization solutions.

In Spain, Welocalize has a significant presence, offering numerous remote and hybrid roles for Spanish, Catalan, Basque, and Galician speakers. The company is a major employer for international professionals, particularly those with multilingual skills, as it frequently hires for AI training, quality evaluation, and localization projects. Work culture is remote-friendly and project-based, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements while contributing to cutting-edge AI and localization initiatives.

Industry
Localization Tech
Founded
1997
Employees
500,000+
Headquarters
Frederick, USA

Good to know if you are moving

  • Welocalize offers fully remote roles, allowing international professionals to work from Spain without relocation.
  • The company frequently hires for AI training and data annotation projects, which are ideal for linguists and tech-savvy professionals.
  • Spanish, Catalan, Basque, and Galician speakers are in high demand for various localization and quality assurance roles.
  • Welocalize provides flexible freelance and contract opportunities, making it suitable for those seeking portfolio careers.
  • The company has a global presence with clients in major industries, offering exposure to international projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global 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

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