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Lin CHEN

Lin CHEN

Beijing,Beijing

Summary

Passionate Interpreter offering 5+ years of language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity in medical devices and the pharmaceutical industry. Employs an empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by a lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, demonstrating consistently positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction to produce high-quality work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Interpreter

Self-employed
12.2023 - Current

Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.

Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.

Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs, or manage personal concerns.

Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.


EN-CN interpreting service examples:

  • Technical Q&A on the robotic surgical system between a Western roboticist and Chinese engineers
  • Health toxicology Q&A on pre-manufacture notice submission in China between a Chinese agency and a Western company

Assistant to CEO

Prime Gene Therapeutics
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted Chairman's office in preparing files for Shareholder's meetings & board meetings, prepared half-year and quarterly reports for NEEQ (National Equities Exchange and Quotations).
  • Assisted CEO in preparing reports and PPTs for board meetings, pharmaceutical conferences, and BD meetings.
  • Responsible for archiving all e-contracts of the company
  • Managed the CEO's daily schedule and travel arrangements.
  • Drafted and published 13 articles to update company's R&D progress on WeChat Official Account. Contributed a 130% increase in number of followers.

Assistant to VP

Biostar Pharmaceuticals
11.2021 - 03.2023

The company has an innovative anti-breast cancer drug being marketed and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) of China. It also has several clinical trials going on in the US.

  • Assisted in the submission and revision of papers on clinical trial results in medical journals.
  • Assisted in the registration/update of clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov.
  • Assisted in preparing and submitting applications to be included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) of China.
  • Assisted in preparing and submitting applications for municipal-level technology certificates in Beijing.
  • Assisted in preparing and submitting applications for municipal-level technology awards in Beijing.
  • Participated in regular meetings with international CROs (organized for clinical trials in the US).
  • Registered international conferences for VP.

Assistant to Group CEO

Sorehsa AG
09.2017 - 10.2021

Sorehsa AG, Switzerland distributes rehabilitation devices from Western countries in China, operates rehabilitation clinics, and provides training courses on Medical Training Therapy (MTT) to Chinese therapists.

  • Delivered accurate, skilled CN-EN interpretations to facilitate effective communications for the CEO at different meetings, including board meetings, meetings with clients, potential investors or partners, etc.
  • Translated files in a faithful, accurate manner, involving both technical and business topics.

Medical Translator

WorldCare China
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Translated medical records into English and medical second opinion reports from US physicians into Chinese.
  • Explained service procedures to Chinese patients, collected medical records, provided service updates and organized second opinion report interpretation by Chinese physicians.
  • Worked as liaison interpreter when American physicians visited Beijing.
  • Internship as translator from November 2014 to June 2017.

Education

Master of Arts - English Interpretation

University of International Business And Economics
Beijing, China
07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Medical English

Tianjin Medical University
Tianjin, China
07.2012

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Expert in Trados Software
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Effective communication

Certification

Level 2 for Interpreters, China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI)

Level 2 for Translators, China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI)

IELTS 7.5

TEM 8 (Test for English Majors)

Timeline

Freelance Interpreter

Self-employed
12.2023 - Current

Assistant to CEO

Prime Gene Therapeutics
03.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant to VP

Biostar Pharmaceuticals
11.2021 - 03.2023

Assistant to Group CEO

Sorehsa AG
09.2017 - 10.2021

Medical Translator

WorldCare China
07.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - English Interpretation

University of International Business And Economics

Bachelor of Arts - Medical English

Tianjin Medical University
Lin CHEN