Angelica Portales

I am an English-Spanish medical translator with over 25 years of experience translating clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms, regulatory documentation, and medical content for global CROs, IRBs, and life sciences companies. My background combines linguistic expertise with quality management in regulated environments (ISO 17100, Title 21 CFR Part 11), which allows me to deliver translations that are not only linguistically precise but also compliant with regulatory and audit standards. I have worked with clients such as pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, and international CROs & IRBs, ensuring patient-facing documents are clear, accurate, and culturally adapted. Beyond translation, I bring experience as a Project Manager in the localization industry, which gives me a unique understanding of workflows, vendor coordination, and quality assurance. Track record of optimizing workflows, enhancing QA processes, and contributing to training initiatives that improve team performance. Recognized for being detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative, I thrive in global, fast-paced environments — whether on-site, remote, or contract-based — and am passionate about combining technology, process improvement, and human expertise to achieve exceptional results. My passion lies in helping researchers, sponsors, and CROs communicate effectively in Spanish so that patients and stakeholders receive accurate, accessible, and reliable medical information.