Localization Specialist

Primary Function of Position Work as part of the Global Translation and cCMS team to support
various elements of the localization workflow from request creation to job completion. Work with
translation vendors regional teams cross-functional stakeholders and internal team members to
deliver high-quality localized content.
Essential Job Duties
Able to effectively plan and organize projects with a solid understanding of Design
Control and task interdependencies to achieve optimal outcomes.
Plan scope execute and monitor localization projects by working with the technical
writers information architect DITA specialist documentation specialists eIFU specialist
project managers core team members and external translation vendors

Proofread the translated instructions for use following the
source content translation style guide and proofreading
checklist
Participate or lead kickoff and regular meetings with
translation suppliers with written communications to prioritize monitor and track project
status
Establish deadlines and support needs with external translation vendors
Manage schedule challenges queries and mitigate project risks supporting the project
timeline
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve questions or conflicts related to source
files terminology language quality and workflow
Understand regulatory requirements and work with regulatory on submission country-
specific registration strategy and timelines
Ensure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures
Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation including change
orders in the document control system
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives
Localization Specialist needs to be flexible to support various other duties and
assignments as requested to assist the overall function of the department

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience
2-4 years relevant localization or project management experience required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Working knowledge of the Translation Management System
is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across
global and culturally diverse teams required
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize required
Understanding of localization process best practices tools required
Working Conditions - None
Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills knowledge and experience that
are not required to perform the job but are desirable to have)
General knowledge of labeling processes in a regulated environment preferred
Proficiency in another language is highly preferred
Experience with enterprise change management systems preferred

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time