Overview:
Guidepoint Insights:
The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide range of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint's proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e., private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals. Visit Insights team biographies at
Play a vital role in Guidepoint Insights' success.
As a
Japanese/English Medical Writer
& Transcriptionist
on the Insights Healthcare team, you will be responsible for copyediting and translating teleconference transcripts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in addressing business questions and expert responses from medical advisors. You will also play a key role in supporting the launch of the Insights product in the rapidly growing Japan market.
This is a 6-month contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role.
The position can be a fully remote, but candidates must be based in Japan and have valid authorization to work in Japan.
What You Will Own :
- Copyedit and translating supporting teleconference media, reviewing and proofreading Japanese and English text for consistency, accuracy, and clarity based on AP style and/or AMA style, in-house style, and fundamental grammatical standards.
- Efficiently produce both Japanese and English transcripts from 60-minute Japanese audio recordings within 4 hours using advanced translation tools.
- Communicate across departments to maintain fluid workflows, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Contribute to developing editorial initiatives, engaging in creative problem-solving with fellow digital editors.
Experience You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, medicine, healthcare or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in translation and/or interpretation within a medical or life science setting.
- Native-level proficiency in Japanese with excellent written English
- Strong background in medical writing with proven transcription experience.
- Ability to produce highly accurate Japanese and English transcriptions, particularly in medical terminology.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable working with digital and collaborative platforms.
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and adaptability in a multitasking environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills,.
- Familiarity with AI-driven tools.
Skills You Will Bring:
- Outgoing personality with the ability to speak with people at all professional levels
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and deliver on tight deadlines without sacrificing work quality, whether collaborating or working independently
What We Offer:
- Type: 6-month freelance contract (with potential for full-time)
- Location: 100% remote (must be based in Japan)
About Guidepoint:
Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients' decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.
Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint's 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations' research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
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