Our team of expert linguists specialises in delivering swift and accurate life sciences translation solutions, facilitating the dissemination of critical scientific information with speed, and precision - quickly, accurately, and at a great price.
4.8 out of 5 Based on 2134 reviews
Medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical research know no boundaries. In the fight to develop new drugs, trial new techniques, and create better lives, life sciences companies must be able to communicate globally. Our life sciences translation services remove the barriers to markets imposed by language differences. They open up opportunities that may be lost if your company cannot communicate internationally. And they cut through the problem of constantly changing regulatory demands. That’s because our life sciences translators are all qualified, mother-tongue speakers of the language into which your patent applications, test results, regulatory compliance documentation, product packaging, research publications, and more are to be translated. They are living experts who have a minimum of 5 years of experience translating for the life sciences industry. They know the current regulations, they understand the science, and they are completely familiar with the subtleties of the target language. All of our translators, proofreaders, and reviewers are carefully selected for their linguistic abilities and relevant qualifications. So when you commission a life sciences translation from Absolute Translations, you know your content is being handled by industry specialists who have hands-on experience with the subject matter.
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The life sciences industries are many and varied—and the level of terminology within those industries is equally complex. Large volumes of these terms have specific, unalterable meanings, which must be conveyed accurately in the target language. Failure to reproduce the meaning of documentation produced by a life sciences company can result in significant errors, which at best are embarrassing and unprofessional, and at worst can have serious implications for the end users of drugs, medical equipment, and procedures. Put simply, this is an industry in which there can be no room for error.
We don’t use mechanical translations, which are unreliable and incapable of understanding the nuances of a target language. But we do use advanced translation memory software, to create a unique translation profile for your documents. Every translation we undertake on your behalf is held in a database, and future translations are checked against the existing ones to ensure consistency. The software compiles a glossary of terms, tracks changes, and allows us to bring down the cost of translations by matching new work with frequently requested work. You can save as much as 70% on the cost of ongoing projects, simply because your translation team is using your translation memory profile to avoid duplication. This is just one example of the processes by which Absolute Translations have achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, as well as the specialised ISO 17100:2015 standard (a translation-specific ISO standard, which we are among the first companies in the UK to comply with). These processes, which undergo constant and consistent evaluation and improvement, are the reason why our services are trusted by some of the biggest medical and scientific organisations and brands in the world—including the NHS, Unilever, GSK, and Johnson & Johnson.
We translate into over 200 languages and offer urgent translation services in most locations. Because our translators are often living and working in the territory into which your communication will be directed, we are not restricted by time differences or hampered by cultural misunderstandings. When you need to make a statement, or complete a regulatory application, on the same day, that’s exactly what happens.
The life sciences industry is truly global. Not only is product research carried out on an international scale, but also R&D and manufacturing. Companies that make medical equipment may design, prototype, and test their product in one territory, and manufacture it in another. Brands that sell highly specialised medical tools may source materials or components from different parts of the world. Companies developing pharmaceuticals may outsource production to large medical laboratories in territories where economies of scale keep costs at an acceptable level.
Documents generated before, during, and after clinical trials are also likely to have an international component. Pre-trial studies and reports make up the first stages of testing, and in studies where trials are targeted at different populations around the world (for example in attempts to combat diseases that have prevalence amongst certain demographics or within specific geographic locations), these items must be translated accurately and with complete knowledge of the field. Consent forms, questionnaires, patient information, and patient-reported outcomes must also be translated perfectly if the results of the studies are to be legal and medically useful.
Bringing a drug or medical implement to market also requires quality translations. It’s here that our in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements is key. To successfully bring your product beyond the testing phase, you will need to accurately complete submissions for all territories in which that product is to be sold or supplied. Market research and the production of marketing materials are affected here too. To bring a product to market most profitably and effectively, it’s vital that your translations take local customs and socio-economic realities into account. Our marketing translations for life sciences brands are carried out by qualified professionals who know the local nuances that make all the difference and can direct your copy’s tone so it talks directly to your intended audience.
At Absolute Translations, accuracy is always paramount. But for the life sciences, perhaps more so than in any other industry, the need for high-quality translations is more than just a matter of pride. Incorrect translations at any stage of the life sciences product cycle have a human impact. Delayed trials, invalidated results, or a longer time bringing a drug to the people and organisations who need it, resulting in real suffering as well as elevated costs.
The quality of our translations is assured by our methodology, and by our global reach. For life sciences translations, we offer two appropriate levels of service: expert translations, or expert translations with the additional services of a proofreader. Proofreading is a core element of quality communication and is strongly recommended to ensure absolute accuracy in translations that are to be used to convey vital information in pharmaceutical and medical markets around the world.
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Great job
Great job, great staff and quickly done. I’d repeat if I need a translation again.
4 days ago
Very professional
Very professional! had the documents translated and sent back to me in no time.
6 days ago
The servive was super fast well done…
The servive was super fast well done and they answer right away. I translated with them some diplomas. I do recommend, price was better than some other places for this service.
1 week ago
Great service
Really good service
1 week ago
Very quick and accurate
Very quick and accurate
1 week ago
Very prompt service
Reasonably priced compared to their competitors and a very prompt service.
1 week ago
Quick and efficient service
Quick and efficient service. Very helpful staff. Thank you
1 week ago
Excellent service
Mattia Piersanti was the project manager, very quick and very helpful.
1 week ago
Many thanks for your help
Very good and very nice
1 week ago
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. Prompt responses to all inquiries. Excellent turnaround and quality transcriptions!!
2 weeks ago
Agustin Pungitore was fantastic
Agustin Pungitore was a great help! very friendly, gave great advice, and very quick in responding. Overall, a fantastic service! Definitely recommended!
2 weeks ago
Great communication throughout
Great communication throughout
2 weeks ago
Great communication and response time
Great communication and response time. All requests dealt with promptly. Highly recommended !
2 weeks ago
good company
good customer service helpful in any time
2 weeks ago
Everything went smoothly
Everything went smoothly. Hiring them for the right translation service was easy, their communication was good, they were quick and efficient. I am very happy with their service.
3 weeks ago
100% recommend
100% recommend. I needed to have a form translated asap. The time was quick, communication was easy. Brilliant company!
3 weeks ago
They are a wonderful and helpful people.
They need more than five star, because all the time when a request to them some good stuff (translation and notarised of my documents) they do their best to send me on time. The price are very accessible for all people. I really recommend you to them and ended the day you’ll be happy and comfortable. More than five stars for them.
3 weeks ago
The service was professional and…
The service was professional and prompt. Submitting documents was made easy. Having both the electronic and hard copy translated documents is a bonus. I have used AT in the past and will not hesitate to do so again.
4 weeks ago
Great!
Fast and accurate.
4 weeks ago
Quick response and no delay.
Quick response and no delay.
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