Senior Translator – Revisor

Job Description:

  • Translate medical, pharmaceutical, administrative, commercial, advertising and media texts from English into French
  • Preserve the content, meaning and intent of source texts
  • Work on highly scientific and high-visibility documents concerning AbbVie products and activities
  • Revise internally produced and externally supplied translations for consistent wording and terminology
  • Help plan, prioritize and manage translation and revision requests
  • Provide expert advice to internal clients and colleagues
  • Consult with clients and colleagues when translating in specialized fields
  • Collaboratively create and update glossaries, lexicons and style guides
  • Participate in management of computer-assisted translation tools and follow innovations
  • Liaise with translation service providers and strategic internal clients
  • Develop initiatives promoting French throughout the company, particularly in connection with Francofête
  • Participate in tasks related to AbbVie’s francization obligations
  • Draft and manage documents supporting Linguistic Services operations
  • Represent AbbVie Canada’s interests with AbbVie worldwide
  • Contribute to optimizing resource use and resolving business problems
  • Support change and innovation with strategic company functions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA) in English-to-French translation or the equivalent
  • Relevant experience combined with good knowledge of the health or life sciences field
  • Minimum of ten years of experience in English-to-French translation
  • Minimum of five years of experience in comparative English-to-French revision
  • Experience translating, updating and revising product monographs for drugs and medical devices
  • Professional certification (OTTIAQ, ATIO or equivalent), an asset
  • Strong attention to detail and respect for language quality
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and execute with excellence
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently, deliver quality documents and respect deadlines
  • Excellent knowledge of industry-specific phraseology and terminology
  • Strong sense of responsibility, adaptability and curiosity
  • Ease with technology and various tools/systems
  • Knowledge of LogiTerm, an asset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Advanced proficiency in French
  • Very good understanding and fluency in English
  • Strong writing skills and impeccable style
  • Ability to interact with individuals at all levels, internal and external
  • Ability to work at a multinational company
  • Risk-based thinking and an innovative, analytical mindset
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
  • Strategic understanding in verbal and written communication
  • Strong analytical skills for solving business problems and thinking independently
  • Ability to actively listen to internal stakeholders
  • Must be able to work in a French/English business environment involving employees and clients outside Quebec

Benefits:

  • AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • French working environment for employees in Quebec
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