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Director/Director, Language Services (USA)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Research & Development

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant bachelor's degree, 12+ years' experience in localization, 5+ years in management, strong leadership skills, and expertise in pharma/biotech client relations and account management.
  • You will lead and collaborate with senior management, drive strategy and efficiency, manage team performance, develop budgets, and oversee departmental policies and processes.

Requirements

  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years)
  • 5+ years of management responsibility
  • Strong leadership skills
  • 10+ years of localization management experience, preferably in life sciences
  • Strong well-rounded background in translation/localization industry
  • Excellent knowledge of internal systems and business processes to support data-driven decision making
  • Extensive expertise in the application of project and personnel management principles, including the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and staff members simultaneously in a matrix environment
  • Proven customer relationship building in life sciences/CRO area
  • Proven record of increasing revenue growth within life sciences localization industry
  • Experience driving the strategic direction for revenue growth of pharma and biotech clients
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, present and analyze data in multiple formats for consumption by end users
  • Strong experience of account management skills and maintaining and growing pharma and biotech clients
  • Results-oriented and credible leadership style with a proven ability to mobilize, inspire productivity, and lead in a multi-disciplinary team setting with a strong emphasis on collaboration across functional groups
  • Proven record of strong people management skills
  • Must be extremely efficient, well organized and demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

  • - Collaborates, innovates and consults with senior leadership to identify and define metrics that drive strategy, performance and efficiency for business.
  • - Provides leadership to department team by establishing challenging, motivating and collaborative work environment, and building an effective and productive team focused on overall corporative objectives.
  • - Provides subject matter leadership and project planning to develop and deploy solutions to achieve departmental and organizational business imperatives, goals and objectives.
  • - Executes leadership.
  • - Executes technology and tools as applicable.
  • - Drives innovation and streamlining of processes at all times.
  • - Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations.
  • - Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations.
  • - Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.
  • - Establishes policies appropriate for the function.
  • - Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and practices.
  • - Develops and is responsible for budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
  • - Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
  • - Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external management and/or representatives.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is standard, Monday through Friday.

What are the environmental conditions for this role?

The position is primarily performed in an office environment.

What is the estimated salary range for the Director of Language Services?

The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000.

Is there a bonus structure associated with this role?

Yes, this position is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 12+ years of relevant experience, and at least 5+ years of management responsibility are required.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

10+ years of localization management experience, preferably in the life sciences, is preferred.

Are there any specific skills necessary for this role?

Yes, strong leadership skills, project management experience, customer relationship building in life sciences, and advanced oral and written communication skills are necessary.

What benefits are included in the Total Rewards package?

The Total Rewards package generally includes medical and dental plans, wellness programs, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and employee assistance programs.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires occasional travel to site locations, including frequent domestic and international travel.

How does the company ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities?

The company ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

The World Leader In Serving Science

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.