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In the past 20 years, it has become common for a sponsor to conduct concurrent clinical trials in Asia, Latin America, Europe, as well as in the United States. While the advantages of international trials are obvious, there are also numerous challenges. These include selecting competent local trial monitors, navigating different local cultures, and translating relevant trial documents for in-country use. The high costs and turnaround times for translating this documentation are huge issues faced by sponsors today.

Technology comes to the rescue in the form of Translation Memory, a software tool used by linguists and translation agencies allowing the “re-use” of previously translated content. This re-use has obvious cost and time savings implications, while also greatly increasing consistency of translations. But it is not a magic bullet and there are techniques to maximize its benefits.

This audio conference focuses on Translation Memory technology in the translation of clinical trial documents – its mechanics, its use, the problems it solves and its limitations. It will also include guidelines for how the clinical professional can get the most out of Translation Memory to maximize quality, minimize spend, and reduce turnaround times.

This audio conference covers:

• A better understanding of translation memory
• A better understanding of the translation process
• Why does translation take so long and cost so much?
• Best Practices for maximizing your clinical translation spend and increasing quality

About the speaker:

Jason Heaton is a 10-year veteran of the localization industry, and has seen both sides of the business as a client and vendor. Jason began his career as a technical writer, then moved on to become a project manager at a small translation agency in Minneapolis. After that he joined a large medical device manufacturer, working in both the technical communications and regulatory affairs departments. Jason spent his first three years at ForeignExchange as an account manager, and currently serves as its marketing manager.

Who should attend?

• Clinical Trial Managers and Directors
• Clinical Monitors
• Clinical Research Associates
• Clinical Research Assistants
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
• Clinical Operations

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