Work with Joanne Zhai!

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Full time

€50

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Years of experience

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Full time translator

€50

Price per hour

€0.10

Starting price per word

Joanne Zhai

a.k.a. Jo

Native Chinese (CN) speaker in London, United Kingdom

"Words Matter. I Make Them Work."

With 7 years of hands-on experience translating a broad range of medical and pharmaceutical content, I have developed deep subject-matter expertise grounded in both linguistic precision and industry knowledge.

My portfolio includes high-volume, high-stakes projects such as clinical trial documentation, patient journey analyses, treatment protocols, public health materials, and market access reports for leading global pharmaceutical companies.

Specializing in

Pharmaceutical products Technical documentation Drug labels and advisories Medical devices marketing research

Translation tools I use:

Across SDL Trados Studio Memsource

Languages

English to Chinese (CN)

10/10

Sworn

Certified

All language pairs

About Me

I’m a UK-based freelance translator and conference interpreter with 7 years of hands-on experience in high-stakes multilingual communication. Holding master’s degrees allows me to combine robust academic training with practical expertise across a wide range of industries, including medical, technical, legal, business, and marketing sectors.

I have provided both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for prestigious events, including government delegations, disciplinary and procurement meetings, market research interviews, and tourism conferences.

My translation portfolio spans over a million words, including large-scale projects for global brands as well as complex medical, legal, and financial documents.

I am a professional member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (UK) and a certified PRO on Proz.com. I am proficient in leading CAT tools including SDL Trados and Memsource, and is certified across all SDL proficiency levels. Fluent in Mandarin and English, with working knowledge of French, I consistently delivers linguistically accurate, culturally nuanced, and contextually appropriate language solutions for clients worldwide.

This is how I would describe my work style

I approach every assignment with meticulous attention to detail, a deep respect for linguistic nuance, and a commitment to delivering culturally appropriate, audience-tailored communication. Whether working on complex medical documentation, high-level business negotiations, or creative marketing content, I combine analytical precision with contextual sensitivity to ensure clarity, accuracy, and impact.

My work is guided by strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and reliability. I thrive under pressure, particularly in live interpreting settings, and adapt quickly to the dynamics of different sectors—from healthcare to finance to legal contexts. As a technically proficient linguist, I leverage CAT tools and terminology management systems to maintain consistency and efficiency across large-scale projects.

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Prices

	Language	Medical & Pharma	Marketing & Advertising	Technical & Engineering
	ENGLISH > CHINESE (CN)	€0.10per word	€0.10per word	€0.10per word

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Education

University (1)

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University

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

MA in Translation Studies

Training05/2023.6 hrs

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Association

Institute of Translation and Interpreting

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