Primary Function of Position Work as part of the Global Translation and cCMS team to support various elements of the localization workflow from request creation to job completion. Work with translation vendors, regional teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and internal team members to deliver high-quality localized content.
Essential Job Duties - Able to effectively plan and organize projects, with a solid understanding of Design Control and task interdependencies to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Plan, scope, execute, and monitor localization projects by working with the technical writers, information architect, DITA specialist, documentation specialists, eIFU specialist, project managers, core team members, and external translation vendors
- Proofread the translated instructions for use following the source content, translation style guide, and proofreading checklist
- Participate or lead kickoff and regular meetings with translation suppliers with written communications to prioritize, monitor and track project status
- Establish deadlines and support needs with external translation vendors
- Manage schedule challenges, queries, and mitigate project risks supporting the project timeline
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve questions or conflicts related to source files, terminology, language quality, and workflow
- Understand regulatory requirements and work with regulatory on submission, country-specific registration strategy and timelines
- Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
- Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation, including change orders in the document control system
- Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives
- Localization Specialist needs to be flexible to support various other duties and assignments as requested to assist the overall function of the department
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 4 + years relevant localization or project management experience required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Working knowledge of the Translation Management System is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global and culturally diverse teams required
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize required
- Understanding of localization process, best practices, tools required
Preferred Skills and Experience - General knowledge of labeling processes in a regulated environment preferred
- Proficiency in another language is highly preferred
- Experience with enterprise change management systems preferred
Additional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
