Translation Project Manager – Linguistic Validation, eCOA

IQVIA

Translation Project Manager managing Linguistic Validation and eCOA projects at IQVIA. Liaising with clients and maintaining high-quality standards in clinical assessments.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Linguistic Validation and eCOA projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and effective communication with clients and team members. Proficient in project management, budgeting, and utilizing industry-specific tools to enhance project outcomes.

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Linguistic Validation Project ManagementFluency In EnglishExperience With TMS And CAT ToolsExcellent Written/Verbal Communication SkillsAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyRelationship ManagementAttention To DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

XTRFMemoQTechnical Files

Industry Keywords

Language ServicesLinguistic ValidationECOABest PracticesQuality Management SystemSOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple Linguistic Validation and eCOA projects at any one time from receipt to completion
Liaise with the client to assess and agree project parameters and requirements
Coordinate and communicate with interviewers and recruiters for the purpose of conducting debriefing interviews, analyzing results, and making recommendations for improvements.
Act as main point of contact for internal/external clients and manage any escalations or issues that may arise
Assess clients needs in line with industry Best Practices per request
Assess project scope to select appropriate vendors and negotiate deadlines effectively
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with freelance, agency and in house linguists globally
Monitor and manage the status of assigned projects to effectively anticipate and prevent issues
Accurately complete project finances including quoting and budgeting
Prepare and maintain project and process documentation and information
Understand and adhere to the Quality Management System
Comply with relevant and applicable IQVIA procedures and SOPs
Work with Team Leads to help in the training and development of junior staff
Ensure that high quality is maintained for all projects through QA checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years of experience specializing in Linguistic Validation as a Project Manager in the Language Services industry
Bachelor's degree, ideally in a linguistic, business or scientific field
Fluency in English is essential, an additional language would be advantageous
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail to ensure that high quality standards are maintained
Ability to meet strict deadlines and to manage competing priorities and changing demands.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow instructions and work independently whilst using own initiative.
Demonstration of advanced IT skills
Experience working with technical files, TMS and CAT tools, experience working with XTRF and/or memoQ would be highly advantageous
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities