Hungarian Medical Translator - Remote Freelance Role — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This is a freelance/contract linguist role with strong remote-work potential — translation work of this nature is inherently location-independent, requiring only a computer, stable internet, and access to the CAT tools provided (XTM/Phrase license is included). There is no mention of mandatory office attendance.
Timezone considerations: While not explicitly stated, pharmacovigilance and regulatory translation frequently involves strict, non-extendable deadlines. Clients in this sector are often EU-based, so overlapping availability with Central European Time (CET/CEST) is likely expected for smooth communication. Working from significantly different time zones (e.g., Southeast Asia or the Americas) could create friction when deadlines are time-critical.
Visa & location flexibility: The job is targeted at Hungarian speakers and is hinted to be Hungary-based. If you are an EU/EEA citizen, you have full freedom of movement within the bloc — meaning you could freelance from Portugal, Spain, or any other EU country with no visa hurdles. Non-EU nomads in Hungary can explore the Hungarian White Card (digital nomad visa), valid for up to 2 years.
- Lisbon, Portugal: Monthly living costs ~€1,200–€1,800 — feasible if contract rates are competitive.
- Budapest, Hungary: Lower cost of living (~€800–€1,200/month) makes local freelancing highly viable.
- Bangkok, Thailand: Time zone gap (GMT+7 vs CET) makes meeting EU deadlines challenging.
No travel-specific perks (coworking stipend, equipment budget) are mentioned in the posting.
About Welo Life Sciences
Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization.
Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. Visit welolifesciences.com.
About the Role
We are looking for experienced English into Hungarian linguists specializing in Clinical Trial, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory document translation.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate clinical research, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents from English to Hungarian.
- Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
- Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
- Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
- Work within the client's CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase) and use Track Changes in Microsoft Word following project-specific setup instructions.
Field of Expertise
- Clinical Research Documents (protocols and synopses, IB, ICF, Patient Sheets, Patient Diaries)
- Regulatory Documents (SmPC, PIL, Labels, CTD Modules)
- Pharmacovigilance Documents (PSUR, DSUR, RMP, SAE and AE)
Must-Have Criteria
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Education
- A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent); or
- A recognized graduate qualification in any field, plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional translation experience; or
- A minimum of five years of full-time professional translation experience.
Relevant Translation Experience
- At least two years of practical translation experience specifically with life sciences (clinical trials and pharmacovigilance) and medical documents.
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase) — license will be provided.
- Familiarity with Track Changes in Microsoft Word.
Nice-to-Have
- Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology, or similar.
- In-house industry experience at a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
Before Applying
Please note there will be an assessment as part of our onboarding and quality procedure. Please only apply if you are willing to complete this assessment.
Please ensure your latest English CV accurately reflects your Life Sciences and Medical translation experience, including: years of experience specifically in Life Sciences, the document types you have translated, CAT tools you have used, relevant qualifications, and your contact information (email AND phone number).
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We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
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