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Expert Insights on Life Sciences Translation and Localization
Stay ahead in a highly regulated, global industry with thought leadership from Sesen. Our blog covers trends, challenges, and innovations in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device translation. Whether you’re managing global clinical trials or launching multilingual patient support platforms, our insights help you make informed decisions.
Featured Articles
Expert Commentary on Life Sciences Translation Challenges and Innovations
Explore our most timely and high-impact articles curated to support pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and CRO professionals navigating multilingual compliance and global market entry. These insights reflect Sesen’s deep expertise in regulatory translation, clinical localization, and AI-enhanced workflows for life sciences.
Top Trends in Medical Translation for 2025
What’s shaping the future of life sciences localization? From regulatory harmonization to AI-driven content reuse, discover the trends redefining translation workflows across the healthcare and biopharma sectors.
Key Challenges in Regulatory Translation for Global Submissions
Learn how life sciences organizations overcome regional terminology discrepancies, evolving submission formats, and multilingual compliance requirements for EMA, FDA, PMDA, and NMPA.
AI and MTPE in Life Sciences: What Works, What Doesn’t
A practical look at hybrid translation, post-editing of machine translation, and where human linguistic expertise remains critical for risk-sensitive content.
How to Choose the Right Language Service Provider for Clinical Trials
Factors to evaluate when selecting a translation partner for ICFs, eCOA, site agreements, and patient-facing materials, from linguistic validation to in-country reviews.
Localization Lessons from EMA and FDA Submission Failures
Real-world examples of avoidable mistakes in regulatory translations. Explore how translation gaps have delayed product approvals and how to prevent similar risks.
Popular Topics
Explore Key Themes in Life Sciences Translation and Localization
Dive into high-impact topics that matter most to global pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and healthcare organizations. From regulatory strategy to AI integration, Sesen’s articles offer actionable insights to support multilingual compliance, patient engagement, and market expansion.
Regulatory & Compliance
Translation strategies for global submissions and multilingual documentation aligned with evolving regulatory standards.
- Translating for FDA, EMA, PMDA, and NMPA regulatory submissions
- Applying ISO 17100, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485 in translation workflows
- Localization of SmPCs, IFUs, labels, and packaging content
- Back translation and linguistic validation for high-risk content
Clinical Trials
Best practices for ensuring language accuracy and compliance in multinational studies.
- Translation of Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) across diverse patient populations
- Multilingual strategies for clinical trial recruitment and retention
- Localization of eCOA, ePRO, and digital trial platforms
- Ensuring quality control and audit-readiness in clinical documentation
Medical Devices
Technical and regulatory translation considerations across the product lifecycle.
- Translation of CERs, IFUs, MDR templates, and risk files
- Localization of UDI, safety updates, and post-market surveillance content
- Labeling pitfalls and country-specific nuances for global device rollouts
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Tailored translation strategies for drug development and scientific communications.
- Distinctions in translating content for early- vs. late-phase development
- Localization of companion diagnostics and biomarker assay documentation
- Labeling and submission requirements for biosimilars and biopharmaceuticals
Digital Health & Patient-Facing Content
Ensuring accessibility and engagement in multilingual health tech and education.
- App localization for mHealth, eHealth, and patient portals
- Cultural adaptation of patient education materials and HCP communications
- Website and campaign translation for disease awareness initiatives
AI & Technology
Smart tools and frameworks that enhance translation accuracy, speed, and consistency.
- Comparing hybrid translation, full human, and MTPE approaches
- How SesenGPT powers life sciences-specific localization workflows
- Managing translation memory (TM) and terminology databases at scale
- Integration with Veeva Vault, CMS, and DAM platforms for automation
Global Strategy & Go-to-Market
Localization as a core component of international expansion and brand growth.
- Developing a language strategy for market entry and regulatory readiness
- Aligning your international brand voice through multilingual content
- Managing regional variants and harmonized messaging across geographies
Expert Columns
Insights from Senior Linguists, Regulatory Advisors, and AI Technologists
Tap into expert knowledge from the professionals behind Sesen’s high-precision language solutions. These recurring columns provide in-depth commentary on the technical, regulatory, and technological aspects of life sciences translation. Each piece is authored by Sesen’s senior team members who work at the intersection of language, compliance, and innovation.
Ask a Medical Linguist
A biweekly Q&A column featuring insights from Sesen’s certified medical translators. Topics include terminology harmonization, source text ambiguity, regulatory language pitfalls, and techniques for ensuring clinical accuracy across languages.
Behind the Scenes
Detailed case-based articles exploring real-world localization projects. Go inside our workflows for multilingual clinical trial materials, regulatory submissions for emerging markets, and global medical device launches. Learn how complex challenges are solved with precision and strategy.
Tech Talk
Conversations and insights from Sesen’s AI and localization engineering teams. Topics include neural MT optimization, SesenGPT model updates, translation memory scaling, Veeva and CMS integrations, and how automation is safely applied in regulated environments.
Success Highlights
Real-World Results in Life Sciences Translation and Localization
See how Sesen delivers measurable outcomes for leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations. These featured success stories demonstrate our ability to manage complex multilingual projects with precision, speed, and regulatory rigor.
Global Regulatory Submission in 28 Languages for a Top 10 Pharmaceutical Company
Sesen supported a major pharmaceutical client with end-to-end translation of CTD modules, SmPCs, PILs, and labeling content for simultaneous EMA, FDA, and PMDA submissions. The project covered 28 languages, integrated terminology QA, and met all local regulatory requirements within compressed timelines.
Accelerating Patient Enrollment with Localized Clinical Trial Materials in 15 Countries
A global CRO partnered with Sesen to improve enrollment outcomes by localizing ICFs, patient brochures, site training documents, and ePRO interfaces for use in diverse geographies. The effort improved recruitment timelines and ensured linguistic compliance across languages.
30% Cost Reduction Through Optimized Translation Memory for a Biotech Product Launch
For a fast-scaling biotech company, Sesen implemented a customized translation memory strategy that significantly reduced repetition costs while improving linguistic consistency. The solution supported the localization of scientific literature, regulatory content, and promotional materials across 10+ languages.
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