Empowering Life Sciences professionals with practical English skills

English has become the common denominator in scientific communication. It’s the language of international conferences, peer-reviewed journals, cross-border clinical trials, and multi-site research initiatives. 

For professionals working in the life sciences sector, technical expertise alone may no longer be sufficient. Clear, confident communication in English has become an essential professional skill.

To support this growing need, we’ve made English conversation tables a key part of our Learning and Development initiatives. These sessions are designed to give consultants the tools and confidence to engage in any professional interaction or complete tasks in English. Whether that's participating in meetings, writing documentation, or collaborating with international teams.

Participants of our 2025 English Conversation Tables

Conversation tables create a practical, low-pressure environment for relevant dialogue. Rather than focusing solely on grammar or rules, these sessions emphasize real-world usage, helping participants build fluency and confidence through consistent, supportive practice.

One of our Strandies, Ugo di Giusto, QP Support, has embraced this opportunity to improve his English fluency:

The hardest part is having the courage to speak, but we’re all in the same boat. Supporting each other makes it easier and more enjoyable. In my current role, strong English skills are essential for meetings, documentation, and emails, because it’s the universal language in Life Sciences. Clear, precise communication is crucial in this highly regulated field. I’ve already seen progress in my English and look forward to improving and applying it even more at work!

Ugo’s experience highlights the growing importance of language skills in scientific and technical professions. As life sciences organizations continue to expand across borders, those who can communicate and collaborate effectively across languages and cultures will be best positioned to lead.

While scientific expertise remains the foundation of this industry, the ability to share, explain, and align ideas clearly is what often drives success. Through initiatives like English conversation tables, we’re helping our consultants not only speak the language of science but thrive in it.