Senior translator competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Senior translator position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Bachelor or Masters Degree in translation is a must. Life sciences degree an asset.
2. Minimum of 8-10 years progressive corporate experience in translation, preferably in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
3. Results and performance driven.
4. High degree of initiative and ability to work independently under minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
6. Sense of urgency: ability to juggle priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
7. Big picture orientation with superior attention to accuracy and detail.
8. Strong commitment to working in a team environment and demonstrated sense of valuing collaboration.
9. Fast learner and ability to quickly familiarize with and adopt new tools.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills

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