Sarah (Sadie) Heynes
Freelance Translator/analyst
Rua Pardo de Cela, 10, 1º, Mondoñedo, 27740,Lugo
Summary
Focused Translator with highly developed understanding of the Spanish language. Skilled in quick and accurate transcription of audio recordings and translation of written documents. Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining linguistic integrity and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Over 25 years of related expertise.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator
Multiple Companies
Mondoñedo
01.2002 - Current
- Analysis/transcription and translation for pharmaceutical market research agencies throughout the UK and Spain, including but not limited to: Lumanity, Planning Shop International, Simpson Carpenter Ltd, Ipsos Mori, Narrative Health, Pharma Fieldwork, APlusA Research, Synergy Research, M3 Global Research and IQVIA on projects for clients such as GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Roche, Novartis, Sanofi, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb among many others.
- Analysis of individual and group recorded interviews with Spanish speaking healthcare professionals and patients as part of market research projects into brand differentiation, prescribing behaviour, changing attitudes towards and treatment of specific medical conditions, message and concept testing, sales aid testing and evaluation/assessment of new product being launched.
- Moderation of online forums/evillages.
- Desk research/social media listening within different therapy areas.
- Proofreading of English-Spanish translations of discussion guides and general interview tools, checking for adverse events in both spoken and written materials, and localisation of documents for specific markets.
- Client liaison when attending central location interviews within Spain.
- Accompanying pharmaceutical product specialists whilst visiting clients, with an aim to evaluating and assessing ongoing marketing campaigns.
- Translation of written legal texts including loss adjustments, risk inspection reports and insurance policies.
- Translation of presentations on research into consumer products such as pet food, health foods and banking trends.
Senior Clinical Research Secretary
EISAI LIMITED
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Giving organisational support to the Head of Department and Clinical Program Manager.
- Translation of foreign materials, liaison with European organisations and clinical trial sites, general project tracking including drug supplies, organisation of and minute taking at international meetings and calendar management.
Regulatory Affairs Associate
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Compilation of applications for multi-centre clinical trials and submission to worldwide regulatory authorities, requiring direct liaison with clients from pharmaceutical companies and multiple regulatory authorities around the world.
- Review of documentation at Spanish and Latin American clinical trial sites for completeness and regulatory compliance prior to study drug release.
- Establishment of a database of requirements for clinical trial initiation, drug registration and adverse event reporting worldwide.
- Promoted within a year from Grade I to Grade II associate.
Senior Medical Administrator
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Responsible for compilation of scientific reports in various languages for marketing applications for new drugs.
- Translation of documentation required by Spanish and Latin American regulatory bodies and translation/interpreting assistance to this and other departments.
- Responsible for setting up and organising entirely new filing system for applications.
- Promoted after 9 months, with supervisory responsibility for 3 staff members.
Administrator
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Working on National Study on the healthcare needs of the elderly.
- Supervising dispatch/receipt of documentation to and from participating health centres, liaison with doctors/nurses, updating of electronic records system and data entry.
Administrator
CARLSON WAGON-LIT TRAVEL
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Client liaison, assisting with European bookings, invoicing, basic credit control.
English Teaching/Translation + Interpreting
SPAIN
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Giving individual/group classes in an academy and privately. Classes given to students of all ages and abilities, from beginner English to Proficiency.
- Provision of translation services to the Biology department of the University of Granada.
- Translation for local doctors of presentations for international medical conferences. Interpreting for a local company during visits from international clients including translation of highly technical plans for meat factories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Latin American Studies
Portsmouth Polytechnic (now University of Hampshire)
Portsmouth06.1989
High School -
Teignmouth High School And Community College
Teignmouth06.1985
Skills
Fluency in Spanish
Conversant in Portuguese, French and Gallego
TEFL qualified
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proofreading expertise
Medical and technical document translation
Interests
Reading English, Spanish, Portuguese and Galician literature, General knowledge and brain training games, word games, Scrabble, President of the local Animal Protection Association, Learning the Galician language
Accomplishments
Acted as interpreter for several years for classical musicians attending International Music Festivals in my town, as well as presenting dance exhibitions in both Spanish and English.
Collaboration with local Tourist Office and businesses to promote el Camino de Santiago among visiting pilgrims.
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Multiple Companies
01.2002 - Current
Senior Clinical Research Secretary
EISAI LIMITED
01.2000 - 01.2002
Regulatory Affairs Associate
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL
01.1997 - 01.2000
Senior Medical Administrator
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL
01.1996 - 01.1997
Administrator
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
01.1995 - 01.1996
Administrator
CARLSON WAGON-LIT TRAVEL
01.1994 - 01.1995
English Teaching/Translation + Interpreting
SPAIN
01.1990 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Latin American Studies
Portsmouth Polytechnic (now University of Hampshire)
High School -
Teignmouth High School And Community College
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