Master in AI, Translation and Project Management for Life Sciences
Bridge the Gap Between Language and Science in the Age of AI
Why Taking this Master?
Laying the Path for Language Professionals in Life Sciences in Post-Localization Era
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Master Description
Master Program
Master in AI, Translation, and Localization for Life Sciences - Master Sessions
MODULE 1 - Intro TO LIFE sCIENCES
Conventional Translation vs. AI Innovations
Module 1
1.1 Welcome and Program Overview
1.2 Current industry trends
1.3 Regulatory compliance and risk management
1.4 Linguistic challenges in Life Sciences in the age of AI
1.5 New roles for language professionals
1.2 Current industry trends
1.3 Regulatory compliance and risk management
1.4 Linguistic challenges in Life Sciences in the age of AI
1.5 New roles for language professionals
MODULE 2: pharma, regulatory
Pharma:
Regulatory Affairs
Module 2
2.1 Types of projects and documents
2.2 Common Technical Document (CTD)
2.2 Common Technical Document (CTD)
2.3 Drug labels
2.4 Licenses and certificates
2.4 Licenses and certificates
2.5 Local regulations as terminology source
MODULE 4: language specific Sessions
Language Specific Sessions
Module 4
Language-specific sessions will be spread through out the program and will cover different topics.
MODULE 3: pharma, marketing
Pharma: Marketing
and Sales
Module 3
3.1 Promotional materials: eDetailers, brochures, leaflets
3.2 Sales reports
3.2 Sales reports
3.3 Training for sales representatives
3.4 Events
3.5 AI for transcreation in pharma
MODULE 5: clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Module 5
5.1 Types of clinical trials
5.2 Stakeholders
5.3 Regulations
5.4 Clinical trial documents
5.5 Translating for patients
5.6 Data analysis and processing in clinical trials
5.2 Stakeholders
5.3 Regulations
5.4 Clinical trial documents
5.5 Translating for patients
5.6 Data analysis and processing in clinical trials
MODULE 6: linguistic validation
Linguistic Validation
Module 6
6.1 Introduction to LV as a process
6.2 Linguistic roles
6.2 Linguistic roles
6.3 Cognitive debriefing
6.4 Project management
6.5 Practice
MODULE 7: medical interpreting
Medical Interpreting
Module 7
7.1 Healthcare settings
7.2 Conferences and other events
7.3 Terminology and preparation
7.4 Remote settings
7.5 AI: friend or foe?
7.4 Remote settings
7.5 AI: friend or foe?
MODULE 8: AI in life sciences
AI in translation
for Life Sciences
Module 8
8.1 Integrating AI into typical localization projects
8.2 Regulations and risks
8.3 AI tools
MODULE 9 - Diversification
Writing &
Content Creation
Module 9
9.1 Transition from translation to writing
9.2 AI tools for writers
9.3 Regulatory writing
9.4 Manuscripts
9.5 CME
9.6 Creative writing in Life Sciences
9.2 AI tools for writers
9.3 Regulatory writing
9.4 Manuscripts
9.5 CME
9.6 Creative writing in Life Sciences
MODULE 10: intersecting and emerging areas
Intersecting and Emerging Areas
Module 10
10.1 Food industry
10.2 Cosmetics
10.3 Genetics
10.4 Veterinary
10.5 How to find clients in the emerging areas
10.2 Cosmetics
10.3 Genetics
10.4 Veterinary
10.5 How to find clients in the emerging areas
MODULE 12: Project management
Translation Project Management
for Life Sciences
Module 12
12.1 Types of projects
12.2 Project management in clinical trials
12.3 Project management in pharmaceuticals
12.4 Project management in medical devices
12.5 Project management in software localization
12.6 AI for project management in life sciences
12.7 Transition from translation/editing to project management
12.2 Project management in clinical trials
12.3 Project management in pharmaceuticals
12.4 Project management in medical devices
12.5 Project management in software localization
12.6 AI for project management in life sciences
12.7 Transition from translation/editing to project management
MODULE 11: marketing and self-presentation
Marketing and
Self-Presentation
Module 11
11.1 Self-presentation in post-localization era
11.2 Marketing for freelancers
11.3 New roles in localization industry
11.4 Added value of language services
11.5 Translation as risk mitigation
11.2 Marketing for freelancers
11.3 New roles in localization industry
11.4 Added value of language services
11.5 Translation as risk mitigation
Team Leading the Master
Ekaterina Chashnikova
| Pharmacist, Medical Translator and Writer
| Director of the Master Program
| Director of the Master Program
About EKATERINA
Ekaterina is pharmacist with 18 years of experience as a medical translator and 3 years as a medical writer.
She worked with pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, medical journals, and software developers as a freelancer. Before going freelance, Ekaterina worked in a medical translation agency as a project manager.
Ekaterina created mymedpharm.info, a knowledge hub for medical translators and writers.
She delivered several courses for medical translators at TranslaStars and was invited by ATA to deliver a webinar on the recent developments in medical translation in 2024.
Ekaterina is a confirmed speaker at MedTranslate conference in October 2025.
She worked with pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, medical journals, and software developers as a freelancer. Before going freelance, Ekaterina worked in a medical translation agency as a project manager.
Ekaterina created mymedpharm.info, a knowledge hub for medical translators and writers.
She delivered several courses for medical translators at TranslaStars and was invited by ATA to deliver a webinar on the recent developments in medical translation in 2024.
Ekaterina is a confirmed speaker at MedTranslate conference in October 2025.
Pablo Mugüerza
| Spanish Medical Translator
| Medical Doctor
| Author of EN-ES Medical Terminology mugüMED
| Medical Doctor
| Author of EN-ES Medical Terminology mugüMED
About PABLO
Pablo is a Spanish
medical translator with more than 40 years of experience. He
graduated in medicine in 1987 and since then has worked for the most important
translation agencies in Spain and abroad, and for most of the major
pharmaceutical companies and CROs. He is an external translator for the WHO in
Geneva, Switzerland and an editor for the OPS. He is one of the foremost
authorities on the translation of EN>ES clinical trial protocols, on which
he has published a highly demanded manual.
Since 2009 he has presented more than a hundred workshops, courses and conferences in both English and Spanish, in person and online, in many countries in Europe and in North and South America. Currently, he is a consultant for the terminology unit of the Spanish Royal National Academy of Medicine and for Evidera. In 2025 he has been invited as the keynote speaker at the Encuentro universitario de traductores at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México in September and as a presenter a the MedTranslate conference in Mulhouse (France) in October.
In December 2024 he presented his own dictionary of translation EN>SPA of medical terms, a revolutionary work with almost 11 000 terms in May 2025.
Since 2009 he has presented more than a hundred workshops, courses and conferences in both English and Spanish, in person and online, in many countries in Europe and in North and South America. Currently, he is a consultant for the terminology unit of the Spanish Royal National Academy of Medicine and for Evidera. In 2025 he has been invited as the keynote speaker at the Encuentro universitario de traductores at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México in September and as a presenter a the MedTranslate conference in Mulhouse (France) in October.
In December 2024 he presented his own dictionary of translation EN>SPA of medical terms, a revolutionary work with almost 11 000 terms in May 2025.
Doris Ferreira de Mello Pingi
| Medical Interpeter
| Keynote Speaker & Lecturer
| Keynote Speaker & Lecturer
About DORIS
With over 30 years of experience, Doris is a seasoned linguist specialising in interpretation, translation, and language education.
She offers extensive expertise in medical and public service interpreting as a keynote speaker, lecturer, consultant, and mentor. Doris provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation via telephone, video, and remote platforms, covering medical, legal, educational, and community sectors across the UK and EU in Portuguese, French, Italian, Spanish, and English.
Her professional background includes multilingual translation, linguistic quality assurance, localisation, and content creation for social media, life sciences, and academic texts. She has worked as a multilingual LQA specialist, précis writer, reviser, and copywriter.
A dedicated language educator, Doris has held leadership roles as a language school proprietor, Director of Studies, and senior tutor for English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
A CIOL DPSI Level 6 candidate (Health and Law), ITI affiliate, and HIPAA-compliant interpreter, she is also the co-founder of Medtalks with Doris and Kathrin, advancing standards in medical interpreting.
Kathrin Kunze
| Medical Translator and Writer
| Nurse with over 20 years of experience
| Nurse with over 20 years of experience
About kathrin
Kathrin Kunze is a freelance medical translator, writer, and former nurse with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. She has worked in diverse clinical settings across Germany, New Zealand, and Australia, including emergency care, oncology, surgery, and internal medicine. Today, Kathrin specializes in medical communication, helping healthcare organizations, clinical research professionals, and translation agencies deliver clear, accurate, and patient-friendly content.
Her deep understanding of clinical trial processes, patient safety, and health literacy sets her apart in the translation industry. Kathrin is also the co-founder of MedTalks, a pro bono initiative that promotes medical language education and supports fellow linguists and healthcare professionals.
Passionate about empowering others, Kathrin now shares her knowledge in workshops and webinars, helping new translators gain confidence in medical language and specialize in healthcare communication.
Jason Willis-Lee
| ITI-Certified Medical Translator
| Educator
| Educator
About JASON
Jason Willis-Lee, MITI, is an ITI-Certified Medical Translator with 25 years of experience, specializing in Spanish-English and French-English translations for clinical trials, medical reports, and academic research. With a background in medicine, including over three years at Bristol Medical School and extensive hospital training, Jason brings a unique understanding of medical terminology and the life sciences industry’s high standards.
In addition to his translation expertise, Jason helps freelance translators navigate the evolving AI-powered market. Through strategic guidance on client acquisition, personal branding, quiz marketing, and email list-building, he empowers translators to increase visibility and build lasting client relationships.
Jason also hosts the Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients podcast.
Based in Madrid, he co-founded Medico-Legal Translations.
Based in Madrid, he co-founded Medico-Legal Translations.
Master in AI, Translation
and Project Management for Life Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When do the live sessions take place?
They take place from Monday to Friday at 18.00 CET (there may be some days without sessions and some days with sessions starting at 16.00 CET but you will have a calendar available for each week).
Is it mandatory to attend the live sessions?
Attending live sessions is not mandatory.
We understand we all have personal and professional commitments and we allow students to take the master's program at their own pace. So you need to cover all the content to get the final certificate but there is no need to attend all sessions live.
All live sessions get recorded and they are uploaded shortly after to the platform, and you can enjoy them when you want and as many times as you want. There are no time limits or due dates.
We understand we all have personal and professional commitments and we allow students to take the master's program at their own pace. So you need to cover all the content to get the final certificate but there is no need to attend all sessions live.
All live sessions get recorded and they are uploaded shortly after to the platform, and you can enjoy them when you want and as many times as you want. There are no time limits or due dates.
What is the deadline to finish the master?
There are no deadlines or due dates with TranslaStars.
You can follow our courses at your own pace and visit or revisit content as many times as you want without any time limitations or due dates.
You can follow our courses at your own pace and visit or revisit content as many times as you want without any time limitations or due dates.
Can I attend several editions of the master?
Yes, we have implemented The Pass that allows you to visit future editions of the same master with a 90% discount.
All information is at the end of the master but you can also email us at info@translastars.com for more information.
All information is at the end of the master but you can also email us at info@translastars.com for more information.
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