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Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpreting for Life Sciences Conferences
Accurate, real-time language solutions for clinical meetings, scientific congresses, regulatory reviews, and global life sciences events.
Sesen provides specialized simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services tailored to the complex needs of life sciences organizations. Our expert interpreters deliver precise communication across multiple languages, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and seamless audience engagement for both in-person and virtual events.
Expert Conference Interpreting Solutions for Life Sciences Events
At Sesen, we specialize in providing professional simultaneous interpreting services and consecutive interpreting services for life sciences organizations worldwide. Our interpreters combine deep subject-matter expertise with linguistic precision to support critical communication across clinical, regulatory, and scientific environments. Whether for international conferences, regulatory authority meetings, clinical investigator training, scientific symposia, or internal R&D sessions, Sesen delivers interpreting solutions that ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
With a focus on life sciences, we help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO, and healthcare companies engage global audiences with confidence at every event.
What Is Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpreting?
Effective communication at life sciences events often requires two primary modes of professional conference interpreting: simultaneous interpretingand consecutive interpreting. Each method is designed to meet the specific needs of different event formats and audience sizes.
Simultaneous Interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting delivers real-time language translation as the speaker presents, allowing multilingual audiences to follow without delay. This method is ideal for large conferences, international regulatory meetings, scientific congresses, and symposiums where timing and flow are critical. Interpreters work from soundproof booths using specialized equipment to provide seamless, uninterrupted communication.
Consecutive Interpreting
Consecutive interpreting is delivered after the speaker pauses, allowing interpreters to accurately render the message segment by segment. This approach is best suited for smaller settings such as clinical investigator meetings, training workshops, Q&A sessions, regulatory interviews, and site audits where detailed clarification and dialogue are required.
Key Differences Between Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting
- Timing:
- Simultaneous: Delivered in real time during the speech
- Consecutive: Delivered after the speaker pauses
- Event Type:
- Simultaneous: Large conferences, symposia, regulatory reviews
- Consecutive: Workshops, investigator meetings, interviews
- Equipment Needs:
- Simultaneous: Requires interpreting booths, headsets, and microphones
- Consecutive: Minimal equipment, usually a notepad and microphone
- Audience Size:
- Simultaneous: Best for large, multilingual audiences
- Consecutive: Best for small to medium group settings
Selecting the right interpreting mode is critical to achieving smooth communication and successful outcomes at life sciences events.
Life Sciences Expertise That Matters
Accurate interpreting for scientific and medical events demands more than general language skills. In the highly specialized life sciences sector, subject-matter expertise is essential to ensure precise, compliant communication that supports regulatory standards and scientific integrity.
At Sesen, our life sciences conference interpreting services are delivered by interpreters with:
Deep Knowledge of Specialized Terminology
Proficiency in clinical trial protocols, regulatory submissions, pharmaceutical research, biotechnology innovations, and medical device technologies ensures precise communication at every event.
Regulatory and Compliance Familiarity
Our interpreters are trained in life sciences regulatory frameworks, including ICH guidelines, GCP standards, FDA and EMA requirements, and other country-specific regulatory practices, supporting accurate and compliant language delivery.
Confidentiality and Data Security
Sesen interpreters follow strict confidentiality protocols, aligned with HIPAA and GDPR standards, to safeguard sensitive information during regulatory meetings, investigator sessions, and scientific conferences.
Life sciences events require interpreters who are fluent not just in language, but also in the scientific and regulatory environments that define the industry.
Types of Life Sciences Events We Support
Sesen provides specialized simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services across a wide range of life sciences events, helping organizations communicate with clarity, precision, and regulatory awareness. Our experienced interpreters support the following event types:
Global Regulatory Submissions and Review Meetings
Accurate interpreting for interactions with regulatory authorities such as the FDA, EMA, and PMDA to ensure clear communication during dossier reviews, inspections, and approvals.
Investigator Meetings and Clinical Trial Training
Language support for multinational investigator meetings, clinical trial site training sessions, and protocol briefings to promote study compliance and investigator alignment.
Scientific Congresses and Symposia
Real-time interpreting for scientific research presentations, poster sessions, and keynote addresses at global medical and scientific conferences.
Medical Device Launch Events
Interpretation services for product launch events, technical demonstrations, and regulatory presentations to ensure effective market introductions across international regions.
Healthcare and Hospital Seminars
Support for seminars, CME sessions, and hospital-led workshops requiring multilingual communication among medical professionals and administrative leaders.
Biotechnology Investor Conferences
Interpreting services for investor pitches, shareholder meetings, and partnership announcements in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Public Health and Policy Forums
Language support for health policy discussions, global health initiatives, and international public health campaigns addressing regulatory and scientific developments.
eHealth and mHealth Webinars and Summits
Specialized interpreting for digital health conferences, mobile health platform presentations, and telemedicine innovation summits conducted both onsite and remotely.
With Sesen’s life sciences interpreting expertise, clients can confidently engage international audiences at every stage of their scientific, clinical, and regulatory initiatives.
Our Interpreters: Highly Specialized Professionals
At Sesen, our conference interpreting services for life sciences are delivered by a select network of highly trained professionals who combine linguistic excellence with deep scientific knowledge. We maintain the highest standards to ensure that every event benefits from interpreters with proven subject-matter expertise.
Certified Professional Native Interpreters
Our interpreters are certified by recognized industry bodies and deliver language services exclusively into their native language to maintain accuracy, fluency, and cultural appropriateness.
Life Sciences Academic Backgrounds and Professional Experience
We prioritize interpreters with formal education in medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulatory fields, as well as direct industry work experience that supports precise and contextually accurate interpreting.
Rigorous Vetting and Ongoing Performance Monitoring
Each interpreter undergoes a comprehensive qualification process, including language proficiency assessments, life sciences subject-matter evaluations, and project-based performance reviews to ensure consistent quality.
Continuous Life Sciences Training
Sesen provides ongoing professional development programs, including updates on clinical research, medical device innovations, regulatory changes, and scientific advancements, so interpreters stay current with industry developments.
Our commitment to interpreter quality ensures that Sesen clients receive accurate, compliant, and audience-appropriate interpreting services for every life sciences event.
Interpreting Modes, Equipment, and Technology Support
Sesen offers comprehensive interpreting solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of life sciences events, whether on-site, remote, or hybrid. Our services integrate advanced technology with expert linguistic support to ensure smooth, accurate communication across all settings.
On-Site Simultaneous Interpreting Booths and Headsets
For large conferences and international meetings, we provide ISO-compliant soundproof booths, interpreter consoles, wireless headsets, and microphones to deliver uninterrupted simultaneous interpreting for multilingual audiences.
Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) Platforms for Virtual Conferences
Sesen supports fully remote or hybrid events with leading RSI platforms, allowing interpreters to deliver real-time language services for webinars, digital conferences, and online regulatory meetings. We also offer specialized remote and over-the-phone interpreting services to support virtual clinical trials, regulatory discussions, and healthcare webinars.
Whispered Interpreting ("Chuchotage") for Small Settings
For small groups or one-on-one situations, our interpreters provide whispered simultaneous interpretation without the need for extensive technical equipment, ideal for site visits, inspections, and bilateral meetings.
Consecutive Note-Taking Techniques and Memory Strategies
Our consecutive interpreters are trained in industry-leading note-taking and memory retention techniques to accurately capture and convey complex scientific and regulatory content during segmented dialogue.
Secure Online Meeting Support (Zoom, Webex, Teams, ON24)
We offer interpreting services integrated with major virtual platforms, ensuring multilingual communication for remote clinical trials, regulatory consultations, and global health conferences.
Technical Support for Flawless Interpreting Execution
Dedicated technical coordinators manage audio setup, troubleshoot live events, and provide real-time technical assistance to guarantee a seamless interpreting experience.
Sesen’s flexible interpreting solutions are fully adaptable to in-person, virtual, and hybrid life sciences events, helping clients communicate confidently in any format.
Quality Assurance Processes
At Sesen, we implement a rigorous quality assurance framework to ensure the highest standards in simultaneous and consecutive conference interpreting services for life sciences. Our structured processes support linguistic precision, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction at every event.
Pre-Event Terminology Preparation
We develop customized glossaries, study materials, and reference documents tailored to each event’s scientific, clinical, or regulatory focus, ensuring interpreters are fully prepared to deliver accurate and consistent language support.
Customized Interpreter Briefing Sessions
Prior to each assignment, interpreters participate in detailed briefings that cover event objectives, presentation materials, terminology updates, and client expectations, aligning interpreting performance with event-specific goals.
Real-Time Project Management and On-Site Coordination
Dedicated project managers and on-site coordinators oversee logistics, monitor interpreting performance, and manage technical setups to ensure seamless execution throughout the event.
Post-Event Client Feedback Review and Quality Evaluation
After each assignment, we gather structured client feedback and conduct internal performance evaluations to assess interpreter effectiveness, identify improvement areas, and continuously enhance service quality.
NDA Signing and Confidentiality Protections
All interpreters and support personnel sign strict non-disclosure agreements. We follow HIPAA, GDPR, and client-specific data protection protocols to safeguard sensitive clinical, regulatory, and scientific information.
Sesen’s comprehensive quality assurance processes deliver the consistency, accuracy, and security required for high-stakes life sciences events.
Global Coverage for Multinational Life Sciences Companies
Sesen provides simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services with global reach, helping life sciences organizations communicate effectively across international markets. Our extensive interpreter network and operational infrastructure support multilingual events in every major region.
Access to Interpreters Worldwide
We offer professional interpreting services across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East, enabling clients to manage multilingual communication needs seamlessly at conferences, regulatory meetings, and clinical events.
Local Expertise for Regional Accuracy
Our interpreters possess in-depth knowledge of local linguistic nuances, cultural expectations, and regional regulatory requirements, ensuring that scientific and regulatory content is accurately conveyed to diverse global audiences.
24/7 Global Project Management Support
Sesen’s dedicated project management teams operate across time zones to provide around-the-clock coordination, technical assistance, and real-time event monitoring, delivering consistent support before, during, and after your life sciences events.
With Sesen’s global interpreting solutions, multinational life sciences companies can achieve effective and compliant communication in any market.
Case Study Snapshot
How a Leading Biopharmaceutical Company Delivered a Global Investigator Meeting Across 10 Languages with Sesen’s Simultaneous Interpreting Services
A top global biopharmaceutical company selected Sesen to provide simultaneous conference interpreting services for a critical global investigator meeting involving over 500 participants across North America, Europe, and Asia. The event covered new clinical trial protocols requiring accurate and real-time multilingual communication to ensure compliance and site readiness.
Project Scope
- 10 languages interpreted simultaneously
- 500+ participants across 15 countries
- On-site and remote interpreting teams supported a hybrid event format
- Full technical setup including soundproof booths, headsets, and RSI platforms for remote attendees
Results
- 99 percent participant satisfaction with interpreting quality
- Zero communication disruptions or technical failures reported
- Accelerated study site activation timelines due to clearer protocol understanding
- Full compliance with ICH GCP standards and internal SOPs for multilingual training
This success demonstrates Sesen’s ability to deliver specialized conference interpreting solutions for complex, high-stakes life sciences events at a global scale.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below are answers to common questions about Sesen’s simultaneous and consecutive conference interpreting services for life sciences.
What is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpreting?
Simultaneous interpreting delivers real-time translation while the speaker is presenting, ideal for large conferences and multilingual audiences. Consecutive interpreting occurs after the speaker pauses, allowing interpreters to deliver segmented, detailed translations, best suited for smaller meetings, workshops, and regulatory interviews.
How do you select interpreters for my event’s subject matter?
We match interpreters based on their academic background, professional experience in life sciences, language proficiency, and familiarity with the event’s specific scientific, clinical, or regulatory focus. All interpreters are vetted to ensure subject-matter expertise and proven performance.
Can you provide interpreting equipment for in-person conferences?
Yes. Sesen offers full technical solutions for on-site events, including ISO-compliant soundproof booths, wireless headsets, interpreter consoles, and microphones to support professional simultaneous interpreting services.
Do you support remote interpreting for virtual events?
Yes. We provide remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) for virtual and hybrid events using secure platforms such as Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, and ON24. Our services include technical setup and live monitoring to ensure seamless multilingual communication.
How do you guarantee confidentiality for sensitive scientific discussions?
Sesen enforces strict confidentiality protocols, including mandatory NDA agreements for all interpreters and support staff. We follow HIPAA, GDPR, and client-specific data security requirements to protect sensitive information during clinical, regulatory, and scientific events.
Need Expert Interpreting for Your Life Sciences Conference?
Ensure accurate, compliant communication at your next global event with Sesen’s specialized simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services. Our certified interpreters and technical teams deliver seamless multilingual support for scientific, clinical, and regulatory meetings worldwide.
