Localisation Project Co-ordinator

We are looking for an exceptional Localisation Project Coordinator to join our Regulatory Team, based in Cambridge. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office. Reporting to the Labelling Localisation Regulatory Manager.

As a Localisation Project Coordinator, you will manage specific localisation projects from start to finish, working closely with content owners and stakeholders to understand localisation requirements. You will prepare source content for localisation, ensure linguists have the necessary context and resources, and verify that translated content meets quality standards. You will oversee the localisation process for CMR products and documents, update glossaries and style guides and process new translation requests. Additionally, you will interface with translation service providers, evaluate translations, provide feedback, and help develop and improve the localisation process to support CMRs growth and expansion.

About CMR Surgical

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of multiple localisation projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee the localisation process for CMR and progress translation projects assigned to you.
• Work with internal and external teams to improve the quality of localised material at CMR.
• Build strong relationships with external translation service providers to deliver accurate and timely translations.
• Critically evaluate translations and provide feedback to the translation service providers to ensure translations of the highest quality are provided.
• Help develop and improve the localisation process to meet the demands of growth and expansion.

We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the regulatory remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

About You

• A fast learner with the ability to absorb information quickly to get up to speed.
• 1-5 years’ experience as a project/process coordinator or a similar role.
• Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma specialisation in Linguistics, Language Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Understanding of the E2E localisation process, including translation, editing, proofreading, quality assurance, and final delivery.
• Familiarity with source and target language challenges, with expertise gained within a highly regulated industry e.g. Medical Technology or equivalent global & complex organization experience; experience of working within a quality and compliance environment and application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• A strong understanding of translation concepts including translation memory and terminology management.
• Experienced research skills in understanding industry terms.
• Familiarity with Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools (SDL, Trados Studio, MemoQ, Phrase, or Smartling).
• High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

It would also be helpful if you have:

• Fluency in another language in addition to English is highly desirable.
• Experience of Lean, Six Sigma or other relevant improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of surgical robotic systems, software launches, digital products, and ideally advanced vision systems such as ICG.

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.

We recognise that everyone has a life outside of work and at times we can experience things which are significant and can impact on our working lives. We’ve just launched our Global Parental Leave and Health and Wellbeing leave supporting our colleagues going through the menopause, fertility cycles or pregnancy loss and those going through gender reassignment; allowing them time to look after themselves and those close to them.

CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews if you need a taxi for access needs.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.

Strictly no agencies