Christophe Djaouani

Multilingual Challenges in the Legal Sector

In my final Rules of the Trade column, I am focusing on the specific needs of the legal sector in embracing the challenges presented by multilingual content. It is a very good place to end my discussions about the specific requirements of heavily regulated industries because...

The Ever-Changing Regulatory Environment in Finance

In the last two editions of Rules of the Trade, I commented on the role of language service providers (LSPs) in supporting the goals and objectives of the clinical trials industry and the healthcare sector. This time, I will focus on something almost as personal to individuals as their health and wellbeing: their finances.

AI and Technology in Healthcare

The previous edition of “Rules of the Trade” examined the role of patient centricity in clinical trials. I’d like to flip the coin and delve further into the growing role of AI and technology in healthcare.

Patient Centricity in Clinical Trials

Think about this: every time you reach into your medicine cabinet for some type of aid like headache relief or pain management, a clinical trial will have brought your medication to market. Clinical trials have traditionally provided a controlled testing environment to ensure the safety and efficacy of any drug. Patients play an ever more important role in clinical trial design and execution. The ability to recruit, retain, and communicate effectively with clinical trial participants may make the difference in a drug’s approval.

Regulations were made to be translated

Welcome to this first edition of “Rules of the Trade.” I’m very excited to have the opportunity to share insights into the challenges facing professionals managing multilingual communications in highly regulated industries. In this series I will share with you what I’ve learned in my 21 years working alongside language services and tech customers in the financial, legal, IR, CRO, and pharmaceutical sectors.