Katharina Van Wickeren - Human Biology Specialist & Crossmedia Designer

Q: Where is Katharina based?

Katharina is based in Bickenbach, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Katharina speak?

Katharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Katharina have?

Katharina has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Katharina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Katharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Katharina's latest experience?

Katharina's most recent position is Founder & Owner at HEALTHWORDSTUDIO .

Q: What companies has Katharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Katharina has worked for HEALTHWORDSTUDIO , PlantaVis GmbH , FleishmanHillard Germany GmbH , Hunderettung Europa e.V. , and Institut für Molekulare Onkologie (Philipps-Universität Marburg) .

Q: Which industries is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in industries like Education , Biotechnology , and Healthcare . Katharina also has some experience in Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Research and Development , and Operations . Katharina also has some experience in Marketing , Quality Assurance , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Education , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Research and Development , and Marketing .

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Bickenbach, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2026 - Present

6 months

Founder & Owner

HEALTHWORDSTUDIO

Independent consulting in science communication, health communication, and medical specialist communication
Development of target group-specific content strategies for agencies, companies, health organizations, and other institutions
Creation, editorial editing, and expert quality assurance of medical and scientific content as part of medical writing
Independent planning, coordination, and execution of communication and content projects, including project management and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

6 months

Marketing & Science

PlantaVis GmbH

Strategic concept development, planning, and creation of target group-specific marketing campaigns in online and offline channels
Operational execution, coordination, and optimization of communication and marketing measures across different digital and traditional channels
Support in product development from idea generation and positioning to market launch and communication support

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year

Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications

FleishmanHillard Germany GmbH

Planning, concept development, and execution of integrated communication campaigns in the prescription drug sector (Rx)
Management and control of project and campaign budgets, including resource planning and cost tracking
Creation, editing, and expert quality assurance of medical and scientific content as part of medical writing

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Social Media Team

Hunderettung Europa e.V.

Creation of target group-specific content for various social media channels in the areas of animal welfare and international dog rescue
Editorial preparation of dog profiles, adoption texts, sponsorship appeals, and long-term updates
Development of emotional, informative, and reach-oriented social media posts to support the placement and awareness work of Hunderettung Europa

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

5 years

Scientific Assistant

Institut für Molekulare Onkologie (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Independent concept development, planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research projects in biomedicine and tumor biology
Supervision and expert guidance of students with a focus on tumor biology during lab classes and for bachelor’s and master’s theses
Planning, execution, scientific analysis, and written documentation of a part-time master’s thesis related to biomedical and molecular biology topics

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Organization team of the BioBuddies program

AStA

Intercultural exchange between German and international students
Administrative coordination
Planning trips/events

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Education

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Research and Development, Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

Project Management

Research and Development

Marketing

Operations

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Summary

Human Biology Specialist & Crossmedia Designer with the aim of telling science in a clear and relevant way. I turn complex research into clear content and data into real stories for different target groups. My profile brings together natural science expertise and clear communication.

Skills

Medical Writing Focus: Oncology
Scientific Writing
Science Communication
Health Communication
Clinical Trials And Evidence Summaries
Molecular Biology And Biomedicine
Medical Affairs And Pharma Communication
Patient Communication And Health Information
Healthcare And Pharma Marketing
Content Writing And Copywriting
Seo And Digital Content Strategy
Social Media And Content Management
Medical Editing And Proofreading
Literature And Study Research

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2019 - Jun 2024

Philipps-Universität Marburg

M.Sc. · Human Biology · Marburg, Germany · 0.8

Focus on tumor biology Fast track from 2020 Re-enrollment from 2023: part-time master’s thesis

Sep 2016 - Jun 2019

Technische Universität Darmstadt

B.Sc. · Biology · Darmstadt, Germany · 1.1

Bachelor’s thesis in radiation biology (cancer research)

Aug 2006 - Jun 2016

Herzog-Johann-Gymnasium Simmern

Abitur · STEM · Simmern/Hunsrück, Germany · 1.8

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Education 8 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Owner, Marketing & Science, Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications

Main industries Education, Biotechnology, Healthcare

Main business areas Project Management, Research and Development, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

July 2026

Last Update

July 2026

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Where is Katharina based?

Katharina is based in Bickenbach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Katharina speak?

Katharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Katharina have?

Katharina has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Katharina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Katharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Katharina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Katharina would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Owner, Marketing & Science, Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications.

What is Katharina's latest experience?

Katharina's most recent position is Founder & Owner at HEALTHWORDSTUDIO.

What companies has Katharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Katharina has worked for HEALTHWORDSTUDIO, PlantaVis GmbH, FleishmanHillard Germany GmbH, Hunderettung Europa e.V., and Institut für Molekulare Onkologie (Philipps-Universität Marburg).

Which industries is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in industries like Education, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Katharina also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development, and Operations. Katharina also has some experience in Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

Which industries has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Education, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development, and Marketing.

What is Katharina's education?

Katharina holds a Master in Human Biology from Philipps-Universität Marburg and a Bachelor in Biology from Technische Universität Darmstadt.

What is the availability of Katharina?

Katharina will be available part-time from August 2026.

What is the rate of Katharina?

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