Drug Analyst for Chinese Language

Role: Drug Analyst for Chinese Language (Mandarin)
Location: India, Remote Work from Anywhere in India
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or above in pharmacy/ life sciences/ medical/ finance/ translation or related field is a plus. A certification or degree in Chinese Language, e.g., HSK-3 and/or above, or native speaker is preferred.
Indicative Experience: 3+ years
Domain: Preferably in life sciences and pharmaceuticals.
Other benefits: Health Insurance, Provident Fund, Reimbursement of Certification Expenses, Gratuity, 24x7 Health Desk
About Norstella
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.
Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.
Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:
· Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
· Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
· MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
· Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
· The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics
By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.
As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Job Purpose And Scope
Norstella is looking for Analysts proficient in Chinese language for a business research profile. Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or above, with at least a Level 3 proficiency in Chinese Language (HSK-3 or above) to help us manage the Pharma/ Biotech/ MedTech/ Clinical Trials/ Drugs databases.
The team will help collecting, researching, and analyzing various Chinese data sources from the public domains. We are looking for a professional with technically sound Chinese language skill. The position is based in Gurgaon.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Translation of Chinese data sources (e.g. Pharma/MedTech companies’ annual / quarterly reports, company websites, R&D/ IR presentation, press releases, local registries, etc.) extracting relevant and input English content into excel sheets and/or IT platforms for the purpose of building up the company/ organization/ product/ trial/ investigator profiles from scratch.
- Job requires processing a large number of publicly available Chinese data sources including regional regulatory registries, trial listing, health authorities, company websites, press releases, news feeds, finance reports, IR presentations, medical meetings, journals, research centers & hospitals websites, etc.
- Reviewing and researching the correct translation of entity/ product/ organization/ person names, medical terms, approving/ rejecting editorial suggestions to custom translation dictionaries, overseeing updates to dictionaries, etc.
- Maintaining existing English profiles/ records in the databases, by searching & translating new Chinese content.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by team leads on a permanent or temporary basis.
Minimum Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or above in pharmacy/ life sciences/ medical/ finance/ translation or related field is a plus.
- A certification or degree in Chinese Language, e.g., HSK-3 and/or above, or native speaker is preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/ life sciences/ healthcare/ medical/ clinical/ finance/ data sciences sector is preferable.
- Prior experience in content translation (Chinese / English) is a plus.
- Should be well versed in computer usage and MS office applications.
- High level of responsiveness to the need of commercial organization.
- Excellent attention to detail, good judgment & ability to prioritize.
- Good spoken and written English.
Core Competencies
Adaptability –
- Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
- Adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Initiative –
- Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives.
- Taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
- Being proactive.
- Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes.
Innovation –
- Generating innovative solutions in work situations.
- Trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
Integrity –
- Maintaining, promoting, and modeling social, ethical, and organizational norms.
- Firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
Teamwork –
· Working effectively and cooperatively with others.
· Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Our guiding principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.
02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.
03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.
04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
We will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.
05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.
Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.

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