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UnitedMasters | Translation

Production

New York, NY · On-site

What Translation+ Is Translation+ is our pre-vetted bench of elite freelance talent - the people we ... Our producers are the backbone of every project - managing timelines, budgets, partners, vendors ...

UnitedMasters | Translation

VP, Legal

New York, NY · Hybrid

... Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a VP, Legal to join ... Serve as a senior legal advisor across the full enterprise, including music distribution, product ...

UnitedMasters | Translation

VP, Legal

New York, NY · On-site

... Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). We are looking for a VP, Legal to join ... Serve as a senior legal advisor across the full enterprise, including music distribution, product ...

UnitedMasters | Translation

Production

New York, NY · Hybrid

What Translation+ Is Translation+ is our pre-vetted bench of elite freelance talent - the people we ... Our producers are the backbone of every project - managing timelines, budgets, partners, vendors ...

UnitedMasters | Translation

Brand Strategy

New York, NY · On-site

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How much do senior translation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior translation manager in the United States is $102,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Translation Manager vs Translation Project Manager?

AspectSenior Translation ManagerTranslation Project Manager
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Translation, Linguistics, or related field; certifications like ATA or CIOL often preferredSimilar credentials; often holds certifications in project management or translation tools
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple translation projects, manages teams, and develops translation strategiesManages individual translation projects, coordinates with translators and clients
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large translation agencies, corporations, and localization firmsCommon in translation agencies, freelance settings, and corporate localization teams

The main difference is that a Senior Translation Manager typically oversees multiple projects and manages teams, focusing on strategic planning, while a Translation Project Manager handles specific projects, coordinating daily tasks and client communication.

What states have the most Senior Translation Manager jobs? States with the most job openings for Senior Translation Manager jobs include:
Infographic showing various Senior Translation Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 3% Full Time, 89% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,833 per year, or $49.4 per hour.
Senior Scientist, Translational Research

Senior Scientist, Translational Research

Sagimet Biosciences

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:
The Senior Scientist will serve as the primary scientific and operational bridge between discovery research and clinical development. This role is responsible for the strategic design and execution of translational plans within clinical trials, ensuring that high-quality human samples are collected, processed, and analyzed to drive biomarker discovery and clinical decision-making.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Translational Strategy: Design and implement integrated translational and biomarker strategies to support clinical trials and patient selection.
  • Biomarker Development: Lead the identification, validation, and clinical application of pharmacodynamic and predictive biomarkers.
  • Operational Planning and Clinical Sample Lifecycle Management: Collaborate with Clinical Operations to author and manage laboratory manual and sample handling protocols; oversee the end-to-end logistics of clinical specimen collection, processing, shipment and long-term storage across multi-center sites.
  • CRO & Vendor Management: Identify and manage CROs; lead data transfer and validation of biomarker assays at external sites.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Represent the translational function on the clinical team, providing expert guidance on sample feasibility, site training, and data reconciliation.
  • Regulatory & Compliance: Draft translational sections for IND filings, Investigator Brochures (IB), and Clinical Study Reports (CSR).
  • Data Integration: Partner with Clinical Data Management and Data Scientist to ensure timely and accurate transfer of biomarker data into clinical databases for real-time analysis.

Qualifications
  • Education: PhD in life science or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical preclinical or clinical development
  • Deep knowledge of biomarker operations and development specifically within a clinical trial framework
  • Proven track record of managing complex clinical sample logistics and troubleshooting site-level operational challenges
  • Experience in metabolic or dermatology diseases is preferred
  • Exceptional project management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-moving environment
  • Strong scientific rigor and experience in developing and validating biomarker assays, and designing biomarker studies
  • Organize data and evaluate data quality of studies
  • Manage external resources in a small company environment
  • Collaborate with R&D and clinical colleagues and participate as a member of the clinical study teams and development teams as appropriate
  • Effectively communicate and present results to various internal and external audiences
  • Demonstrates potential for a high level of proficiency, creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought process

Salary Range: $165,000-$180,000
Actual compensation within this range will be based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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