Advancing accuracy and accountability in clinical translation
The International Association of Clinical Research Translators represents translators, reviewers, editors, and terminologists who work across the regulatory and clinical lifecycle. We set professional standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability in the translation of clinical research materials, and we support members through continuous professional development, peer exchange, and applied research. IACRT is committed to ensuring that the language work underpinning clinical research meets the standards patients and investigators deserve. Membership is open to language professionals worldwide who work in clinical research.
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17 Sept 2026
Update regarding IQVIA's OLA
We have contacted several relevant federal and governmental bodies in both the United States and the European Union regarding the concerns raised by IQVIA's OLA.
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14 Sept 2026
We have reviewed the new IQVIA Language Solutions Operating Level Agreement for Freelance Suppliers. And we have concerns.
The agreement includes fee reductions of up to 15% for certain quality-related issues, reductions of up to 100% for certain issues and late delivery.
What the Association does
Sets professional standards
Our Code of Professional Ethics and Best Practice Guidelines give clinical research translators, sponsors, and CROs a shared reference for quality, confidentiality, and conduct.
Develops the profession
Continuing education, webinars, mentorship, and a certification pathway in development help members build and demonstrate competence across their careers.
Produces research
Annual rate and market surveys, terminology resources, and white papers give the profession and its clients a factual basis for decisions.
Represents the profession
Through position statements and policy engagement, IACRT represents the interests of clinical research translators to regulators and industry bodies.
Join IACRT
Free membership is open to translators, medical writers, and other language professionals who work in or alongside clinical research.
- Translators working in clinical research
- Medical writers
- Project managers and quality assurance specialists
- Students and early-career language professionals
