Back translation is the translation of an already-translated text back into its original language. The use of back translation as a QA tool is becoming more prevalent in the life sciences industries, as often required by regulatory industries. These translated materials include product information, labels, informed consent forms, websites, software strings and a variety of other written content.

The issues presented by this growing trend in back translation are complex and often misunderstood by those removed from the localization process. Back translation as a QA tool can be successfully accomplished when these issues are fully understood and the process properly applied.

This audio conference covers:

• An overview of medical translation processes
• The current landscape of back translation methodology
• A look into best practices, and specific case studies for life sciences back translation
• Potential pitfalls associated with back translation
• Tips for using back translation as a QA tool

About the speaker:

Hilary Davies is an expert in the translations field, with specific experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a B.A. in French and Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Technical and Specialized Translation. She has written articles for the Drug Information Association and regularly consults with a wide variety of clients regarding their diverse localization needs. She has been with medical translation specialist ForeignExchange Translations for over three years and is currently a Senior Project Manager.

Who should attend?

• Life Sciences Product Managers
• Regulatory Affairs Manager/Director
• Supplier Development
• Vendor Relations
• In Country Reviewers
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control Personnel

*Please note: Each registration covers one line connected to the audio conference. Attendees dialing from separate locations are required to have separate registrations.