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LifeSci Talks | Measuring What Matters: Modernizing Clinical Outcome Assessments with Patient-Centric Approaches

In this episode of LifeSci Talks, TransPerfect’s Global Practice Leader Mark Wade sits down with Dr. Karl McEvoy, VP of eCOA and Patient Technology at YPrime, to discuss the importance of embracing technology in clinical research to reduce the patient burden. The two cover everything from updating legacy instruments to more modern solutions such as using video assessments, to incorporating caregiver and patient advocacy groups input for reshaping trial design. Listen in for...

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LifeSci Talks | Effective Rater Training: A Critical but Overlooked Part of COA Administration

In this episode of LifeSci Talks, TransPerfect Life Sciences’ Global Practice Leader Mark Wade sits down with Kelly Dumais PhD, Director of eCOA Science at Clario to discuss the significance rater training plays in standardizing the administration and scoring of clinical scales. Aiming to reduce bias and enhance data quality, you’ll hear about potential strategies for better engaging patients and how comprehensive proactive training can reduce patient and site burden. Listen...

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Lessons Learned from SCMS Deployments in Global Medical Device Documentation

Transitioning to modular content using a Structured Content Management System (SCMS) has the potential to transform medical device documentation by streamlining authoring and automating content updates and publishing. For a truly successful implementation, however, early planning and strategic alignment are essential. In this webinar, we welcome back industry experts from Bayer, Medtronic, and Carestream for an insightful discussion around how structured data, automation, and...

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Sanofi’s Journey of Digital Transformation through AI-Powered Translations

The global clinical landscape is becoming more complex every day, with evolving regulations and increased pressure on life sciences organizations to reduce costs and timelines. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how one of the world’s leading pharma companies is leveraging AI to enhance their translation processes, quality, and globalization strategy across internal departments. From integrations between cloud-based translation systems and regulatory platforms to...

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Part 1: Clinical Trials and COVID-19: Situation Now, its Challenges, and the Future

Part 1: Clinical Trials and COVID-19: Situation Now, its challenges, and the Future The novel COVID-19 virus has forced a lot of rapid changes in a very short period. Personally and professionally, we are all learning how to adapt. While restrictions on our day-to-day lives impact where, why, and how we interact, we still can come together as a community to learn, grow, and overcome. TransPerfect Life Sciences hosted Part 1 of the Clinical Trials and COVID-19 webinar...

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LifeSci Talks COA Series | Harnessing Implementation Science to Improve Health Outcomes: Methods and Approaches for the Future

Implementation science emerged as a response to the recognition that many effective health interventions and innovations were not being widely adopted or sustained in practice, even when evidence of their efficacy was strong. Join Meredith Smith, Senior Director of Implementation Science of Evidera in conversation with Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader of TransPerfect Life Sciences, as they explore the field of implementation science and its role in improving the translation...

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Intelligent Automation for MDR & IVDR Content: Summary of Safety & Clinical Performance (SSCP), Summary of Performance (SSP), and Selected Labeling

Content requirements under the EU’s MDR and IVDR, including the translation of labeling, marketing, SSCPs, SSPs, and clinical communications, are set to dramatically increase. Currently, most device manufacturers use manual processes and document-based applications like Microsoft Word and InDesign to manage their content. However, manual processes and document-based approaches require additional headcount to handle increased volumes and faster turnarounds. Download our paper...

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EU CTR: An Introduction to European Clinical Trial Transparency

Are you looking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of European clinical trials? We are thrilled to announce the availability of our newest on-demand webinar, in which we dive deep into the recent changes to the European Clinical Trial Regulation (EU CTR) and how they impact the world of clinical research. Access this webinar and gain invaluable insights on: 1) Overview of the new EU CTR: Understand the latest regulations governing clinical...

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EU CTR White Paper - Operational Considerations & Challenges

The Clinical Trial Regulation (EU) 536/2014 (CTR) came into effect on January 31, 2022, replacing the previous regulatory framework of the Clinical Trial Directive 2001/20/EC (CTD). This white paper provides an overview of the CTR and its impact on the organizational readiness and operational execution of clinical trials in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Member States. Discover the main features of the CTR, including the use of the "Regulation...

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Beyond Borders: Navigating the Complexities of Omnichannel Content Strategy for Global and Local Markets

Hosted by Christine Buggle, Senior Director at TransPerfect Life Sciences, in discussion with Ewelina Knigawka, Executive Director of Content and Partnership Excellence at Novartis, and Scott Dille, Digital Content Lead at Novo Nordisk, this session outlined key considerations when implementing a successful global to local omnichannel strategy. Additional topics in the conversation included: - Establishing a global governance structure for omnichannel: Ensuring a...

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AI and MT for PV and Safety Office Hours - 6/12/24

Welcome to TransPerfect Life Sciences' AI and MT Ask an Expert Office Hours. In these sessions, we provide an opportunity for our community to submit their pressing questions for our experts to answer live, in the company of your industry peers. If you are looking for some more insight without spending money or engaging in direct sales conversations, this is a great way to explore some of your most pressing questions....

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Pfizer x Partner4Better Spotlight

TransPerfect supports the development of the Global Learning Program: Partner4Better, by delivering relevant educational content to a global audience in diverse languages....

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MedTech Summit EU 2024 | What's Past is Prologue: Evolution (and Future) of AI and Content Automation

Content automation technologies have been developing for 70 years – MDR and IVDR have accelerated this development, as well as adoption across the device industry. And, while product-related applications for artificial intelligence (AI) generate attention-grabbing headlines, the larger (and more certain) financial benefits are in process-related applications. So the question remains: How are translation AI and process automation software (CCMS, TMS) converging to automate...

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Human & Animal Blood Cell Image Annotation Spotlight

An award-winning healthcare AI company specializing in using the best in human and computational intelligence approached DataForce to build an external team with a background in biology to review and annotate thousands of microscopic images of blood smear samples. With 30,000 images across six species, our client was looking to deliver precise and individualized healthcare while also ridding the world of preventable diseases through rapid at-home testing for immune health. To...

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Pragmatic Use Cases for AI in Pharmacovigilance and Safety

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence presents an opportunity for effective and transformative applications in pharmacovigilance. Intake, query routing and response, case reporting, HAQs, and more are now extremely feasible use cases that create exponential efficiency in reducing costs, administrative burden, and timelines while increasing quality and, most importantly, improving safety....

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eCOA Vendor Localization Best Practices Checklist

One of the main challenges for pharma/biotech companies regarding clinical trials is prolonged eCOA study start-up. It is paramount to choose the right eCOA platform for each study. Sponsors must consider the study’s specific needs, such as user-friendliness, compliance, and configurability. The investment of both time and money, not to mention protecting and upholding the integrity of the data collected, is critical when seeking regulatory approval and confirming drug...

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LifeSci Talks COA Series | Exploring the Intersection of Clinical Practice and Entrepreneurship: Technological Innovation in Clinical Research

In this episode of TransPerfect LifeSci Talks, Mark Wade, Global Practice Leader at TransPerfect Life Sciences, sits down with Dr Michelle Longmire, CEO of Medable, to discuss her journey from clinical practice to entrepreneurship, driven by a passion for rare disease, and the need for technological innovation in clinical research. The conversation highlights key challenges faced in transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, and the importance of storytelling in...

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6 Pathways to Take Your MT Strategy to the Next Level in 2024

With 2024 well underway, innovators in the global life sciences and pharmaceutical industries continue to question how to maximize efficiencies and reduce complexities in clinical and regulatory content development and localization. As part of the broader technological roadmap, AI and automation remain front and center as key players in taking these workflows to new heights. Machine translation (MT) is expected to directly impact and transform approaches to multilingual...

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An Overview of Generative AI and Machine Translation for Life Sciences

Global life sciences companies are realizing the potential artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has to drive efficiency in content and translation management. To capitalize on this, organizations need to identify the right solutions. Discover important considerations for integrating AI and ML into translation management strategies, steps to get started, and a practical use case in this overview....

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Multilingual Labeling: Considerations for Efficient, Cost Effective and Compliance Labeling

Accurate and compliant labeling of an investigational medicinal product (IMP) is an important and integral part of clinical trial operations. A misstep in labeling can lead to significant delays, affecting the entire study’s timeline and potentially incurring costs ranging from $100,000 to $700,000 in hard expenses. In worst-case scenarios, incorrect labeling might necessitate a complete product reproduction. Learn more about the strategies and solutions leading sponsors are...