{"id":5903,"date":"2021-10-04T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/medical-science-localization-guide\/"},"modified":"2023-11-13T08:31:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T08:31:38","slug":"medical-science-localisation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/en-GB\/medical-science-localisation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Science Localisation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Choosing a localisation company for medical information can be a tricky process. How can you determine that a company that claims to have the resources, experience, and production structure in order to manage complex medical translation projects actually can deliver a quality product with quality service? The CPSL team has many years of medical science localisation under its belt. Here are our top 5 tips to help you evaluate, select, and work with a localisation company:<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Medical Science Localisation 5 Top Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. References, references, references<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with most other fields of business, you want to know your provider can do what they say. Since the final product may not be in a language you personally understand, this is even more reason for caution. Take a good look at who they work with, the type of projects they\u2019ve carried out (are they relevant to your needs?) and whether they are still working with these clients. Obtain direct testimonials if you can (not just those furnished by the provider).<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Quality certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For medical project work the provider must have at least the three core <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/en-GB\/quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISO certifications<\/a><\/strong>. If not, you risk substandard quality that could prove disastrous, particularly where pharmaceutical translation is concerned. Check for all of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ISO9001<\/li>\n<li>ISO13485 (MD)<\/li>\n<li>ISO17100<\/li>\n<li>ISO 27001<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also check that the ISO\u2019s are all current and verify the date of the most recent audit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. What are their workflow procedures and management systems?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Does the potential provider have a quality assurance manual that undergoes regular improvements and audit? Are they willing to let you have a copy? It\u2019s important to understand how they measure and ensure quality. How do they manage high volumes, version control and tight deadlines?<\/p>\n<p>You need to ask detailed production questions, and get detailed answers. Speaking from this side of the table (i.e. as experts in medical localisation), it is always a pleasure to work with clients who are organised and know how they want to manage their projects, incorporating the translation vendor as a \u201cback office\u201d support that integrates into a seamless workflow.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/icp_banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5898 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/icp_banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/icp_banner.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/icp_banner-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/icp_banner-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. It should go without saying that the localization company uses <em>Translation Memory technology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, they must explain how they will use it to benefit you, the client. If they don\u2019t use such tools, you\u2019ll miss out on cost savings and suffer from quality issues when approved terminology is not managed at an optimum level for present and future use \u2013 a real problem with medical science translation projects that, sadly, we hear off all too often. This technology is also essential for maintaining the consistency required by regulatory authorities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Regulatory Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How much should a translation company know about regulations in other industries such as medical devices and pharmacy? Translation agencies are not required to know the ins and outs in detail, but a proven understanding of the essentials and personalised assistance on a client\u2019s own project workflow are extremely important when sensitive data or standard formulations are concerned.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, an experienced agency will establish \u201ctranslation tool kits\u201d of information, references, web links, reference material, style guides, templates, term glossaries and instructions, along with the prepared files for each translator, proof reader and editor on a project. This approach is essential for dealing with the extremely exacting requirements of regulatory agencies with regards, for example, to pharmaceutical labelling, or device safety labels and warnings. Regulators often require specific language that is different for each country, and translators need to be aware of these (again, maintaining them in a Translation Memory will prevent costly errors). Does your Language Services provider offer that level of preparation?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Summary: optimising medical science localisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To select a partner for your life sciences translation work, focus on the experience they have, proof of their quality processes and whom they work with. If they are good enough for a competitor of yours who leads in their field, that could be reason enough to take them on board for your own translation journey. For process management and the steps to a successful workflow, feel free to contact CPSL at <a href=\"mailto:info-spain@cpsl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info-spain@cpsl.com<\/a>. We\u2019re one of the longest serving and most experienced specialists in life sciences and medical services localisation in the world and we\u2019d be happy to provide a free, no obligation quote.<\/p>\n<p>Our experienced <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/en-GB\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">team<\/a> are here to help.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsl.com\/en-GB\/case-studies\/software-localization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how<\/a> <strong>CPSL<\/strong> tackles technical localisation challenges and helps scientific companies to overcome complex translation memories and validation processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a localisation company for medical information can be a tricky process. How can you determine that a company that claims to have the resources, experience, and production structure in order to manage complex medical translation projects actually can deliver a quality product with quality service? 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