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Translation Managementfor Patient Recruitment Materials
in Global Trials
A Little About Me…
Translation 101
Definition of translation in English:Pronunciation: /transˈlāSHən, tranz-
noun The process of translating words or text from one language into another.
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/
Life science translation is only one segment of the translation industry among legal, literary, business and many others.
Although translation standards are the same throughout the industry, familiarity with terminology and being able to anticipate the needs of the end
user based on the type of materials being translated requires experiencetranslating in that niche.
How Translation Projects Can Feel
Many files
Many versions
Many languages
Multiple project timelines
Multiple project phases
Scope changes
Need it now
What does this say?
What is the local team asking?
The Usual Suspects
In Clinical Trials
What More Can One Do?
• In-country linguists with life sciences expertise – Language conversion
– Familiarity with terminology
– Language use in context
*Goal = linguistically accurate, culturally savvy translation
• Local contacts managing clinical trials– Protocol knowledge/understanding
– Needs of the study sites and staff
– Patients needs/concerns
– Content previously approved or rejected by IRBs/ECs
*Goal = Ethically acceptable, useful tools that comply with the protocol and local regulations
What More Can One Do?
Erica Manning, JDOperations Manager, Design, Translation, Study Closure Services
616-802-1896
