Pharmaceuticals · GMP · Medical devices
GMP audits, technical site visits, quality systems, manufacturing and sterile production, validation, documentation, compliance proceedings, advisory boards and medical events.
Open subject page →Conference interpreting · Russian · German · English
Ivan Shevtsov
Conference interpreter
Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for pharmaceutical audits, legal proceedings, international organisations and specialist events.
- 20+ years
- 1,500+ interpreting days
- Based in Germany
- On-site & remote
Expertise
Subject areas and typical settings
Preparation is shaped by the subject matter, terminology, participant roles and communication objective of each assignment.
Legal · Investigations · Arbitration
Witness depositions, internal investigations, cross-border interviews, case preparation and meetings involving counsel, experts and corporate representatives.
Open subject page →Foundations · Institutions · Public affairs
Conferences, expert discussions, panels, delegation visits and workshops in political education, international cooperation, culture, research and civic dialogue.
Open subject page →Business · Technology · Private matters
Negotiations, technical meetings, training, due-diligence appointments, confidential discussions and individual appointments for private clients.
Open subject page →Selected assignments
By sector and assignment type
Names indicate the context of the assignment; engagements are frequently commissioned through specialist language service providers.
Pharmaceutical & medical
NovartisGMP audits and technical site visitsSwitzerland · various years
PfizerGMP audits, site visits and OPI interviewsAustria / international
Baxter–GeneriumGMP audits and technical site visitsRussia
AstraZenecaCompliance proceedings and medical events2025
Zimmer BiometMedical-device litigation meetings2025
Boehringer IngelheimGPP Advisory BoardSingapore · 2023
Legal & investigations
Frost LLPWitness deposition2025
Norton Rose FulbrightCorporate investigation interviews2025
Ropes & Gray LLPCross-border investigations2023–2024
Paul Hastings LLPArbitration preparation2024
International institutions
World Social Security ForumConference interpretingKuala Lumpur · 2025
Global Platform for Disaster Risk ReductionConference interpretingGeneva · 2025
UNODC Civil Society ForumConference interpretingVienna · 2024
IFRC Regional WorkshopDisaster risk managementKuala Lumpur · 2024
Method
Preparation and delivery
Before the assignment
Review of available material, development of assignment-specific terminology and clarification of format, language directions, roles and technical environment.
During the assignment
Consistent attention to specialist terminology, figures, names and internal references. Adaptation to interaction, pace and communication setting.
Confidentiality
Discreet handling of content and working documents. Specific confidentiality and document-handling requirements are agreed in advance.
Profile
Education and professional background
Ivan Shevtsov has worked as an interpreter and translator for more than twenty years. His career began with technical and commercial assignments and now includes international conferences, pharmaceutical audits, compliance investigations and legal proceedings.
He is based in Germany and works on site across Europe and worldwide, as well as on established remote platforms.
Working languages
RussianNative / A language
GermanActive working language
EnglishActive working language
Heidelberg University
M.A. Conference Interpreting · since 2024
University of Geneva
International Organizations for Interpreters · 2025
Rostov State University
University degree in German Philology · 2005
Professional
Union of Translators of Russia · interpreter trainer · KUDO-certified
Contact
Enquiry about a specific assignment
For an initial review, please include the date, location or platform, language directions, subject, format and expected duration. Documents can be shared confidentially by arrangement.
LocationGermany · assignments worldwide