Trusted Since 1978

Compass Anesthesia Services Group 

“The Omni team is always great to work with. Translations are typically spot-on for our needs, even for obscure or technical terms.” 

Established Language Support for Life Sciences

Life Sciences Translation Company Supporting Every Stage of the Product Lifecycle

Omni has been supporting specialist, high-stakes Life Sciences content since 1978, making us one of the most established language service providers in the United States. Our experience spans decades of complex multilingual projects across many different subject matters. 

We provide turnkey language solutions for pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, CROs, and more, with our services covering translation, interpreting, transcription, localization, linguistic validation, and quality assurance, all coordinated through dedicated project management.

From early research and development through clinical trials and ongoing global operations, our team can support multilingual requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Additionally, security and confidentiality are integral to every project we undertake. We operate within secure workflows and will help you meet strict privacy and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and GDPR obligations.

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Projects We Support

  • FDA submissions and regulatory documentation 
  • Other global market entry projects, such as EU regulatory content
  • Pharmaceutical information
  • Drug labels, packaging, and artwork localization
  • Clinical trials
  • Medical devices
  • Instructions for Use and user manuals
  • Patient-facing communications 
  • Transcription for interviews, research, and recorded content
  • Linguistic validation
  • Back translation and reconciliation projects
  • Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) and in-country review
  • Informed Consent Forms 
  • Biotech research and development
  • Regulatory submissions 
  • Multimedia localization, subtitles, and voiceovers
  • Interpreting services, both on-site and remote 
  • And more.

Language Services for Life Sciences

Technical Translation >

Translate specialist life sciences content with accuracy, regulatory submissions, Instructions for Use (IFUs), and other scientific materials for global markets.

Document Translation >

Professional translation for the documents that support operations, from contracts and tenders to patient information leaflets, regulatory correspondence, and product documentation.

Machine Translation Post-Editing >

Machine translation with expert human review. A practical solution for large volumes of operational content, but we may not recommend it for certain projects. 

Desktop Publishing >

Our in-house production team can prepare and format translated content ready for submission, digital distribution, or print production.

Transcription Services

Accurate medical transcription for interviews, focus groups and other life sciences content requiring a written record for analysis or optional translation.

Interpreting Services >

Support multilingual clinical research, site visits, regulatory discussions, and international collaboration through on-site and remote interpreting solutions.

Additional Language Support

Healthcare >

Medical translation and interpreting services, available for both in-person, over-the-phone, and video remote interpreting assignments.

Clinical Trials

Translate patient information sheets, informed consent forms, recruitment materials, study protocols, and other trial-related content to support international research programs.

Medical Devices

Translate technical documentation for medical devices, including Instructions for Use (IFUs), user manuals, product labeling, software interfaces, and supporting regulatory documentation.

Speak with our team to discuss your requirements, timelines, file formats, and compliance needs.

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A Language Partner for Life Sciences

Since 1978, Omni has helped organizations navigate the challenges of life sciences translation through specialist language support and highly-secure workflows.

We work as an extension of your team, with every one of our engagements being supported by dedicated project and account management. As your requirements evolve, you will benefit from established terminology lists, familiar workflows, and a language partner that understands your objectives. 

Our workflows and file handling processes are designed to support sensitive information throughout its lifecycle, from early-stage research materials to regulatory documentation and patient communications.

Built for Long-Term Partnerships 

Life sciences translation consistency across markets is important, so we support continuity through Translation Memory, terminology management, quality assurance, and the reuse of approved language assets.

We can also incorporate existing translation memories and glossaries that you own. 

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FAQs

How experienced are you in life sciences translation?

Omni was founded in 1978 and has nearly five decades of experience supporting organizations with specialist language requirements.

What types of linguists do you use?

We assign linguists based on the content and project requirements.

Depending on the scope of work, this may include translators, reviewers, interpreters, and subject matter experts with experience in regulated and medical content.

Can you handle highly technical life sciences content?

Yes, we regularly support complex technical and specialist content that requires accurate terminology and subject-specific expertise.

Our workflows can incorporate additional reviews and quality assurance processes to support accuracy.

Can you support urgent translation projects?

Yes, we support both planned multilingual programs and urgent project requirements.

Do you provide Linguistic Quality Assurance?

Yes, we offer Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) as part of our broader quality management proccess. 

Can you maintain terminology and reuse previous translations?

Yes, Omni can support and utilize Translation Memory, terminology management, glossary development, and the reuse of your approved translation assets.

We can also incorporate existing Translation Memories from previous providers where available, as these are owned by you. 

an you support FDA, EMA, and EU MDR documentation?

Yes, we can support translation of regulatory and compliance-related content for organizations operating across international markets.

Do you provide multilingual desktop publishing?

Our in-house production team supports multilingual formatting and layout adaptation for content such as:

  • Labels
  • Drug packaging
  • Brochures 
  • Patient-facing materials 
  • Leaflets 
  • IFUs 
  • Presentations 
  • Reports 
  • Technical manuals 
  • Training content
  • And more. 
Do you offer transcription services?

We provide transcription services as part of our language service offering and can support multilingual workflows that combine transcription, translation, review, and production.

Do you offer interpreting services?

Yes, we supply both remote and in-person interpreting services.

Do you provide localization?

Yes, we can provide localization for websites, digital content, multimedia assets, training materials, and other life sciences content that requires cultural adaptation. 

Do you support medical device projects?

Yes, we can support a wide range of medical device materials. 

Do you support clinical trial translations?

We support multilingual content used throughout clinical research programs, including patient-facing materials, informed consent documentation, study communications, and supporting materials.

We can also supply transcription, interpreting, subtitles, and linguistic validation. 

Can you support global projects across different time zones?

Yes, although our base of operations is in Houston, Texas, we have project managers located across global time zones, from Europe to East Asia. 

What file formats can you work with?

We regularly work with common formats, including: 

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • JSON
  • XML
  • InDesign
  • PDF
  • HTML
  • Subtitle files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • And many other formats

Our production team can advise on specific project requirements.

Do you provide linguistic validation, back translation, and reconciliation?

Yes, we can support projects requiring linguistic validation workflows, back translation, reconciliation, and review processes.

Is your translation process secure?

Omni employs strict, secure workflows and a controlled file handling process. We can support linguists and project teams in signing NDAs. 

Upon request, we are happy to give full details of how your files and content will be handled. 

I have other questions?

If you cannot find the answer you’re looking for, our team is happy to help. We offer a free consultation to discuss your project requirements.