Jan 24

Job: Native English Advisor for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (Tokyo)

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Position: Native English Advisor
Posted By: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency
Type: Freelance
Salary: 3,000 yen/hour as the advisory fee

* Transportation fee will be provided according to PMDA’s regulations.

Overview:

The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) has focuses on enhancing active and smooth dissemination of information to the world by enriching and improving its English web content. To this end, PMDA is looking to recruit for a qualified native English advisor(s) who can proofread and edit English documents, produced by PMDA, so as to make them read naturally. The documents include translated review reports for drugs and medical devices that will be uploaded to the PMDA website. The successful applicant(s) will work on site at PMDA, upon the request of PMDA, to perform the assigned tasks.

1. Proofread and edit English translations of review reports (for drugs and medical devices) and guidance documents, and other English documents produced by PMDA.
2. Give appropriate advice on any English-related inquiries consulted by PMDA staff members.

Requirements:

• Have been born and/or raised in an English-speaking country, and use English as his/her first language.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Have good Japanese communication skills.
• Have abilities to perform the activities stated in “1. Job Descriptions”.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of writing, proofreading, and/or editing documents regarding medical and/or pharmaceutical sciences may be advantageous.

Application:

Gather and complete the necessary documents listed here and mail them to the corresponding address.