Life Sciences
Medical and life sciences translation services
Medical and pharmaceutical documents protect safety and support compliance. We translate device, quality and regulatory content between Japanese, English and other Asian languages with careful terminology and a second review.
What is medical and life sciences translation?
Life sciences translation is the translation of medical device, pharmaceutical, clinical and quality documents where terminology affects safety and regulatory compliance. Green Sun translates life sciences documents between Japanese, English and other Asian languages, checking terms against the glossaries you approve.
At a glance
- Typical documents: medical device documentation, quality records and procedures, regulatory submission material, clinical study documents and more
- Language pairs: Japanese and English in both directions, plus Southeast and Central Asian languages
- Review: a specialist translates, a second linguist reviews, and QA tools check terms and formatting
- Offices: Tokyo, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Quote: a reply within 30 minutes and a full quotation the same day
Why it matters
Why life sciences translation matters
Errors in medical text can affect patients, delay approvals and trigger corrective action. Accuracy here is a safety issue.
01
Patient and user safety
Instructions for use, labeling and warnings must be understood exactly as written.
02
Regulatory timelines
Submissions are reviewed closely. Clear, consistent terminology helps files move through review.
03
Quality system consistency
Procedures and records must match across sites and languages to stay auditable.
What we translate
Life sciences documents we translate
Every document is translated with its purpose and audience in mind.
Medical device documentation
Instructions for use, manuals, labeling and technical files.
Quality records and procedures
Quality manuals, SOPs, audit and CAPA records.
Regulatory submission material
Supporting documents for regulatory review and registration.
Clinical study documents
Protocols, summaries, consent forms and patient-facing material.
Pharmaceutical product information
Package inserts, leaflets and product summaries.
Training materials
Training for clinicians, staff and users.
Software and instrument content
Device software text and documentation.
Websites and product content
Product information and digital content for healthcare audiences.
Why choose Green Sun for medical and life sciences translation
Quality control, fair rates, a fast quotation and specialist linguists, from the first file to the last.
Strict quality control
Every project undergoes a 3-step review process, combining native-language experts and advanced QA tools to ensure high accuracy and faster turnaround. For life sciences files, terminology is checked against your approved glossaries and earlier submissions during review.
Affordable rates
We offer high-quality services at competitive prices and are the go-to outsourcing partner for many reputable translation companies.
A response within 30 minutes
Reach out to us and receive a reply within 30 minutes, with a full quotation delivered the same day, even for urgent requests. Send the document type, intended use and deadline, and we reply with a quote and a plan.
Specialized expertise in Life Sciences
Our linguists work with device manuals, quality records and regulatory files, where precise terminology protects users and keeps submissions consistent.
Asian language coverage
Japanese and English lead, with Southeast and Central Asian languages through one project manager, useful when one product is registered in several markets.
Format and file care
Instructions, tables and labels come back in the format you use, with layout and units checked so the document stays usable.
The challenges
Understanding the challenges of medical and life sciences translation
What makes this content harder than ordinary text, and how we handle it.
1
Exact terminology
Medical and technical terms must match your glossary and the language of the market. Approved terms are stored for reuse.
2
Traceable revisions
Documents change often. Translation memory means only the changed parts need new translation.
3
Patient-facing clarity
Material read by patients must be accurate and easy to understand.
4
Regulatory expectations
Requirements differ by market. Tell us the market and we will confirm what we can support.
Our medical and life sciences translation process
A clear path from first file to final delivery.
How a project works
Request a quote
Send your files or a short description with the language pair, field and deadline.
Scope and glossary
We confirm scope, agree terminology and collect any glossary or earlier translations.
Assign specialists
The project goes to linguists who work with this kind of content.
Translate and review
A second linguist reviews the translation, and QA tools check terms and formatting.
Format and deliver
Files are returned in the format you use, with layout checked.
Feedback and reuse
Approved text is stored in your translation memory, so the next project starts from it.
What we need from you
- Source documents and any earlier approved versions
- Glossary, term lists or reference documents
- Intended use and target market
- Target languages and deadline
Not sure what to send? Describe the project and we will tell you.
Languages
Life Sciences in Japanese, English and Asian languages
Japanese and English lead, with Southeast Asian and Central Asian languages handled through the same project manager.
FAQ
Life Sciences translation FAQ
What is life sciences translation?
It is the translation of documents for medical devices, pharmaceuticals and clinical work, such as instructions for use, quality records, clinical documents and regulatory files. Accurate terminology matters because it affects patient safety and regulatory review.
Which life sciences documents do you translate?
We translate medical device manuals and labeling, quality and process records, clinical and trial documents, regulatory submissions, and patient-facing materials.
Do you translate regulatory submissions?
Yes. We translate regulatory documents between Japanese, English and other Asian languages. Share the authority, the submission type and any approved terminology, and we plan the project around them.
How do you keep medical terminology consistent?
We agree terminology at the start, use your approved glossaries and earlier translations, and store approved text in a translation memory so product families stay consistent.
How do you handle confidential or unpublished data?
Tell us your confidentiality requirements before you send files, such as an NDA or access limits, and we confirm how the project will be handled before work starts.
Can you translate instructions for use with tables and symbols?
Yes. Tables, units, warnings and symbols are preserved, and the layout is checked so the translated instructions stay clear and usable.
How do I request a medical and life sciences translation quote?
Use our quote form or contact page and include the language pair, the type of document, the deadline and the files if you have them. We reply with a quote and a plan.
What affects the cost of medical and life sciences translation?
Length, language pair, subject complexity, formatting needs and deadline. Send the files and we will quote after reviewing them.
Have medical or pharmaceutical documents to translate?
Tell us the language pair, the field and the deadline. We will reply with a quote and a plan.