Description
Syneos Health is seeking a Safety & PV Specialist (Japanese Language) to join their team.
The role involves translating safety, medical, and regulatory documents from Japanese to English and vice versa, supporting translation of ICSRs, patient narratives, medical records, literature articles, and safety-related correspondence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate safety, medical, and regulatory documents from Japanese to English and vice versa
- Support translation of ICSRs, patient narratives, medical records, literature articles, and safety-related correspondence
- Review translated content for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established quality standards
- Assist Pharmacovigilance teams in interpreting medical terminology and safety information
- Support literature screening and translation of relevant safety data from Japanese sources
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and timely project delivery
- Maintain translation glossaries, terminology databases, and quality review processes
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance while handling sensitive medical information
Qualifications:
- JLPT N3, N2, or N1 certification (Mandatory)
- Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, PharmD, or related scientific disciplines are preferred
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken Japanese and English
- Prior experience in translation, localization, or language support roles preferred
- Experience in Pharmacovigilance (PV), Drug Safety, Life Sciences, or the Pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, ICSRs, adverse event reporting, and MedDRA is an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Japanese language professionals with experience supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or pharmacovigilance functions
- Exposure to global safety documentation, medical translations, or drug safety operations will be highly preferred
Location: Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad, or Remote