Localization Program Manager - Life Sciences

BEPC is actively looking for Localization Manager, in South San Francisco, CA area!

W2 Contract – 12 months with possible extensions!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $56.74/hour - Determined based on experience (Paid Weekly)

Work Model: Hybrid role – South San Francisco, CA. Candidates who are able to support the hybrid onsite schedule are encouraged to apply. The team is also open to candidates outside the San Francisco area, with remote work considered on a case-by-case basis. All candidates must be able to work standard business hours in the Pacific Time Zone (PT).

Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered

Summary of the Role:

BEPC is seeking a highly motivated Localization Manager to join our client’s site in South San Francisco, CA. This role will support and lead the Translation Program within the Enterprise Content Suite, supporting Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs teams in the US.

This role powers a best-in-class pharmaceutical commercialization engine through omnichannel content capabilities across 15+ product brands. The Localization Manager will own this program end-to-end and is responsible for the linguistic assets, vendor relationships, technology integrations, and quality control frameworks that enable consistent, compliant, and on-brand multilingual content at scale.

Sitting at the intersection of localization operations, multilingual content strategy, and AI/ML-enabled product development, this role will evolve existing translation workflows to power the next generation of GenAI-assisted content production while upholding strict regulatory compliance and health literacy standards.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Program Management: Lead the full localization lifecycle, from intake and scoping through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review, for omnichannel marketing tactics (print, digital, social, email, web, SEO/SEM, campaigns) and Medical/Government Affairs content across 15+ product brands.
• Vendor & Budget Governance: Manage strategic relationships with Language Service Providers (LSPs) and specialized content production agencies; oversee program budgets, contract management, performance SLAs, and vendor evaluations.
• KPIs & Operational Analytics: Define and track key performance indicators; build data collection and executive reporting mechanisms to deliver cross-functional visibility into program health, translation quality scores, cost efficiency, and speed-to-market.
• Strategy & Tech Stack Architecture: Evolve localization program strategy by identifying operational gaps and architecting modern workflow models and tech stack integrations that embed localization seamlessly into the broader enterprise content architecture.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner closely with internal Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Access, and external creative agencies/studios to address unique pharmaceutical localization challenges and ensure operational readiness for new product launches.
• Innovation Roadmap: Drive pilot programs and establish best practices for AI-powered localization capabilities, including Machine Translation and LLM integrations, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to build scalable, repeatable workflows and new capabilities.
• Linguistic Asset Governance: Structure linguistic assets, termbases, and language data sovereignty strategically to enable LLM-driven, Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) translation workflows while increasing speed and volume without compromising compliance.
• Executive Communication: Deliver clear program updates, trade-off analyses, and strategic recommendations to cross-functional partners and leadership, driving clarity in complex situations through structured decision-making frameworks.

Main Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation/Localization, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience managing enterprise localization programs, ideally within a regulated, brand-intensive, or life sciences content environment.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of localization file formats, CAT tools, and Enterprise Translation Management Systems (TMS) such as XTM, Phrase, Smartling, or GlobalLink.
• Linguistic Asset & Quality Management: Proven track record in managing translation quality frameworks, linguistic assets, and language data governance, including to power compliant MT/LLM with Human-in-the-Loop workflows.
• Adaptability & Leadership: Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proven track record of operating in ambiguous environments and building processes and infrastructure from scratch.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with executive stakeholders and external vendor partners.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Life Sciences Domain Experience: Prior experience in localization for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or highly regulated medical environments.
• Tools: In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and multimedia localization workflows (video subtitling, voiceover, dynamic social content). Exposure to Veeva.
• Center of Excellence (CoE): Experience building a Localization Center of Excellence or scaling enterprise translation models to support high-growth business units.
• Advanced AI Applications: Practical exposure to MT/AI-assisted translation workflows.
• Language: Professional proficiency in Spanish. Expertise in localizing content specifically for the US Spanish-speaking market.

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.

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Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an up-to-date resume that highlights how your experience aligns with the role. Please include specific examples that demonstrate your qualifications. We look forward to connecting with you!

About BEPC

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive.

With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.