Breakthroughs in medicine and life sciences have the power to transform lives. As research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and medical device manufacturers increasingly collaborate across borders, effective communication is essential to advancing research, bringing innovations to market, and improving patient outcomes. Language barriers, however, can create significant challenges when accuracy and regulatory compliance are critical.
At Language Connections, our network of experienced linguists understand the specialized terminology, scientific concepts, and regulatory requirements needed to communicate new developments and life science research. Combined with intelligently deployed AI, advanced translation technology, and 30 years of experience in language services, our approach helps life sciences organizations communicate complex information with confidence, precision, and clarity.
Whether your organization needs to translate clinical research documents, medical device instruction manuals, or even product labels, we specialize in creating tailored language solutions for organizations like yours to successfully overcome these barriers in accordance with international regulations such as ISO
We translate a wide range of scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial content across the life sciences sector, from clinical trial materials to pharmaceutical labels. Language Connections combines the subject-matter expertise of trained linguists with advanced translation technology and AI-assisted tools to address complex scientific terminology and communication needs while maintaining precision.
We offer market research translation services, training and e-learning translation, website and marketing content translation, legal document translation, and more.
We ensure that your products, applications or services are tailored to your target audience, utilizing local cultural standards and values.
We can provide both on-site and remote consecutive/simultaneous interpreting for client meetings, legal proceedings, and much more.
Certified translation of patents and related intellectual property documents, maintaining precise legal and technical language while accurately conveying claims, specifications, and inventions across languages. Every document is handled by our expert translation specialists and translation-memory tools to ensure quality and consistency.
We provide multilingual support for patients in clinical trials who speak different languages by translating medical documents and research into easily accessible materials. Language Connections combines life sciences expertise with advanced translation technology to deliver precise, consistent translations that help support regulatory requirements and effective communication throughout the clinical research process.
Full translation of patient-facing materials like questionnaires, consent forms, and medical records to help patients receive the care that they need. Language Connections works with experienced linguists and subject-matter specialists who ensure their translations preserve critical information while making complex medical content easier to understand.
Translating new research findings and exchanging knowledge across language barriers is necessary in order to save lives. Language Connections provides professional translation services tailored to the linguistic and disciplinary demands of scholarly content, combining subject matter expertise with translation technology and AI-assisted tools to support accurate and consistent translations.
I have really enjoyed working with Language Connections. The quality of their work is excellent. They have also provided us with a strong project-management team to handle multiple projects and timeliness. They have an in-depth understanding of the unique demands and procedures in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and implement translation workflows which perfectly complement our clinical trials.
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[LC] has an in-depth understanding of the unique demands and procedures in the pharma/biotech industry.
Language Connections has provided us with a very good first impression and has not let us down! They worked on a seminar with a large number of participants, which demanded simultaneous translation of postings as quickly as possible and with great command of French. We were impressed by the quality of their work, flexibility to work long hours as needed to complete all translations on time, and their high level of computer savvy.
Access to life-saving treatments and medicines depends on the research, innovation, and collaboration that drive the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. As pharmaceutical companies and medical research organizations operate across international markets, they need accurate translation of clinical trial materials, regulatory documentation, scientific research, product information, labeling, and other specialized content. For organizations like 1 Globe Health Institute and Pfizer, we combine life sciences expertise with advanced translation technology and AI-assisted tools to deliver accurate, consistent language solutions that support the global development and distribution of medical innovations.
Learn more about our Biotech/Pharma Translation Services.
Healthcare providers, insurance companies and pharmacies are increasingly required to offer medical and healthcare translation services for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEPs) in their native language. Because translations for healthcare documents are highly technical and demand the utmost accuracy, Language Connections provides specialized medical translation supported by experienced linguists and advanced technology. We have worked with groups such as Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Apex Health Solutions, and the Baker Center for Children and Families to provide tailored support for patients and communities.
Learn more about our Medical/Healthcare Translation Services.
Biotech companies, especially in the medical device industry, develop technologies and equipment that often enter international markets, thereby requiring precise translations of technical documentation, training manuals, and regulatory materials. Having worked with organizes like InnoVoyce and Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI), Language Connections matches each project with linguists experienced in medical and technical terminology and software to ensure clear, consistent communication across languages and markets.
Learn more about our Medical Device Translation Services.
New treatments and medical innovations that advance healthcare are constantly being developed. As research, clinical trials, and studies are conducted and shared across borders and institutions, complex scientific and medical information needs to be understood consistently by researchers, sponsors, regulators, and participants. With specialized linguists and advanced translation technology, Language Connections has provided precise multilingual language solutions that support global research initiatives and help organizations like the Progeria Foundation and Arthritis National Research Foundation meet regulatory requirements.
1. Project Analysis
Your dedicated project manager reviews the source materials, identifies the project’s language, formatting, and subject-matter requirements, and assembles the appropriate linguistic team. For life sciences projects, this may include clinical trial documents, informed consent forms, patient materials, regulatory submissions, protocols, scientific publications, product information, or other specialized content. The team establishes the project scope, terminology resources, Translation Memory (TM), budget, and timeline upfront, with particular attention to scientific terminology, product names, study-specific language, and regulatory requirements.
2. Production
Once the project is scoped, professional translators, editors, and proofreaders handle the translation and quality-review process. Translators with relevant subject matter expertise work within Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and approved terminology resources to accurately translate scientific, clinical, and regulatory content. Editors review the translation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and appropriate terminology, while proofreaders conduct a final check of the completed files. This multi-stage review helps maintain consistency across documents and languages while preserving the meaning and formatting of the source material.
3. Post-Production
During post-production, our project manager conducts a final review of the translated files to verify language, formatting, terminology, and project requirements. Depending on the project, this may include checking tables, figures, references, labels, regulatory content, or other specialized elements to ensure that the completed materials are ready for their intended use. The finalized files are organized and delivered to the client for review, while approved terminology and project resources are retained to support consistency across future translations.
4. Client Review & TM Update
The client reviews the translated materials to confirm that terminology, tone, and style align with their organization’s requirements and the intended audience. The project manager and linguists review client feedback and make any necessary revisions, with particular attention to scientific terminology, product names, study terminology, and other client-specific language. Once the translation is approved, relevant changes are incorporated into the Translation Memory and terminology resources, helping maintain consistency across future projects and reducing the need to retranslate recurring content.
As a longstanding language service provider for many legal firms, we understand that client and case materials need to be kept secure. With our quality assurance process and cutting-edge technology, we can guarantee the confidentiality of any document. We provide non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as well as secure portals for clients to upload files.
For content where precision is non-negotiable, our professional linguists work within industry-leading Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools. The source text is displayed segment by segment alongside a space for the translator to enter the target language, giving the linguist full control while technology supports consistency.
Translation Memory (TM) technology stores your previously approved translations. When a new document contains matching or similar segments, those are automatically recalled, accelerating delivery and reducing your costs without sacrificing accuracy — making the process increasingly cost-effective the longer we work together.
We offer our clients a web-based project management system, XTRF™, that makes working with Language Connections simple and efficient. Thanks to its intuitive, user-friendly interface, learning the system doesn’t take long. Clients can securely log into the system, submit translation requests and files online, and track the status of their ongoing projects. Project managers can simultaneously handle several complex multilingual projects, while adhering to stringent quality assurance protocols.
Language Connections leverages machine translation (MT) pre-translation through an AI-powered platform. We select the most effective MT engine for your specific language pair, industry, and content type using expert linguists so we can spend less time fixing errors without sacrificing quality, combining the speed of AI with professional human judgment.
For internal communications or projects that prioritize a quick turnaround and cost efficiency, machine translation is applied. Content production is then followed by automated quality checks that flag errors and inconsistencies; no full human post-editing is included.
Every linguist at Language Connections goes through a meticulous vetting process to verify that they meet all the following criteria:
Language Connections provides professional translation and localization services for life sciences organizations in more than 100 languages. Our linguists support clinical, scientific, regulatory, and pharmaceutical content, including clinical trial materials, informed consent forms, patient-facing materials, regulatory documents, scientific publications, and product information. We combine linguistic expertise with relevant subject matter expertise to help life sciences organizations communicate accurately across languages and markets.
Visit our Languages page to see the full list of languages we work with.
We translate a wide range of legal documents for law firms, corporate legal departments, government organizations, and businesses operating across languages and jurisdictions. Our legal translation services can support:
We match each project with linguists who have relevant legal and subject-matter expertise, ensuring that terminology, meaning, tone, and context are accurately preserved.
In addition to translation services, Language Connections provides high-quality interpreting services at large events like biomedical conferences, or for smaller-scale events like clinical trials and medical appointments.
Translation pricing is generally calculated on a per-word basis, which varies depending on the language pair, the complexity of the subject matter, and the required turnaround time. Other factors influencing cost include desktop publishing (DTP) needs and whether you have an existing Translation Memory (TM).
Timeline depends entirely on project volume, complexity, and technical requirements. On average, a professional translator can accurately translate and review about 2,000 to 2,500 words per day.
For urgent projects, we can deploy multiple translators working concurrently alongside a dedicated editor to ensure consistency while meeting tight deadlines.
We create customized solutions based on your content, industry, goals, timeline, and quality requirements. Our professional linguists provide the human expertise needed for accurate, culturally appropriate translations, while we intelligently leverage AI and machine translation technologies when they are the right fit for a project. This approach allows us to improve efficiency and manage costs while maintaining the quality, consistency, and oversight your content requires.
Consistency is especially important in legal translation, where a change in terminology can affect how a document is interpreted. Language Connections can develop and maintain client-specific glossaries and terminology databases containing approved translations for legal terms, organization names, product names, and other key language. Combined with Translation Memory and quality-assurance tools, these resources help maintain consistency across documents, projects, and target languages.
All our translators and project managers operate under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Furthermore, your documents are processed using secure, encrypted file-transfer protocols and private translation management environments.
ISO 9001 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). Our adherence to these standards means we follow strictly audited, repeatable processes for vendor qualification, project management, and error prevention so you receive a consistently high level of service and accuracy on every project.
We work with linguists who have relevant life sciences expertise and experience across areas such as:
We match each project with linguists whose expertise aligns with the scientific subject matter, language pair, regulatory requirements, and intended audience. This specialized approach helps ensure that complex life sciences content remains accurate, consistent, and clear across languages and markets.
We accept virtually all file formats, including:
You do not need to convert your files to plain text before sending them to us.
Yes. Language Connections can provide certified translations for documents that require certification for submission to government agencies, courts, educational institutions, immigration authorities, and other organizations.
Certification requirements can vary depending on the receiving organization and intended use of the document. We can work with you to determine the appropriate translation and certification requirements for your project.
We employ a multi-tiered quality assurance process modeled after international standards:
Yes. Our translation processes are designed to comply with the regulatory frameworks of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and legal court systems globally. We provide the necessary certifications of accuracy required for regulatory submissions and legal compliance.
Our intake process is simple and streamlined:
Three decades of trusted language localization services across regulated and commercial industries.
Professional translation and interpreting services covering the world’s most widely spoken languages.
A carefully selected global network of experienced linguists with verified subject-matter expertise.
Language Connections, founded in 1993, is a a Boston-based language services provider and certified Massachusetts State Contractor. We deliver professional language solutions to government agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, legal professionals, and businesses across the United States, spanning document translation, interpretation, localization, multilingual desktop publishing, transcription, and multilingual marketing support.
Language Connections Inc.
22 Goddard Circle,
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: +1-617-731-3510
Email: service@languageconnections.com