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Katharina Van Wickeren-Human Biologist & Crossmedia Designer

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Utzenhain, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2026 - Present

Founder & Owner

HEALTHWORDSTUDIO

Position Summary
Founder & Owner at HEALTHWORDSTUDIO
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Strategy
  • Independent consulting in science communication, health communication, and medical specialist communication
  • Development of target group-oriented content strategies for agencies, companies, health organizations, and other institutions
  • Creation, editorial editing, and professional quality assurance of medical and scientific content within the scope of Medical Writing
  • Independent planning, coordination, and implementation of communication and content projects, including project management and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Marketing & Science

PlantaVis GmbH

Position Summary
Marketing & Science at PlantaVis GmbH
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
  • Strategic concept development, planning, and creation of target group-oriented marketing campaigns in online and offline channels
  • Operational implementation, coordination, and optimization of communication and marketing measures across various digital and classic channels
  • Involvement in product development from idea generation and positioning to market launch and communication support
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications

FleishmanHillard Germany GmbH

Position Summary
Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications at FleishmanHillard Germany GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Planning, concept development, and implementation of integrated communication campaigns in the prescription drug (Rx) sector
  • Management and control of project and campaign budgets, including resource planning and cost tracking
  • Creation, editing, and professional quality assurance of medical and scientific content within the scope of Medical Writing
Sep 2023 - Present

Social Media Team

Hunderettung Europa e.V.

Position Summary
Social Media Team at Hunderettung Europa e.V.
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Creation of target group-oriented content for various social media channels in the area of animal welfare and international dog rescue
  • Editorial preparation of dog profiles, placement texts, sponsorship appeals, and long-term updates
  • Development of emotional, informative, and reach-focused social media posts to support the placement and awareness work of Hunderettung Europa
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

Research Associate

Institut für Molekulare Onkologie (Philipps-Universität Marburg)

Position Summary
Research Associate at Institut für Molekulare Onkologie (Philipps-Universität Marburg)
Industries
Biotechnology
Education
Business Areas
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Independent concept development, planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research projects in the field of biomedical research and tumor biology
  • Supervision and professional guidance of students with a focus on tumor biology during lab practicals as well as for bachelor's and master's theses
  • Planning, execution, scientific evaluation, and written documentation of a part-time master's thesis related to biomedical and molecular biology questions
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

Organising team for the BioBuddies program

AStA

Position Summary
Organising team for the BioBuddies program at AStA
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
  • Intercultural exchange between German and international students
  • Administrative coordination
  • Planning excursions/events

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Education
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
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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
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Summary

Human Biologist & Crossmedia Designer with the goal of telling science in a clear and relevant way. I turn complex research into clear content and data into tangible stories for different target groups. Scientific expertise and clear communication come together in my profile.

Skills

  • Medical Writing Focus: Oncology
  • Scientific Writing
  • Science Communication
  • Health Communication
  • Clinical Trials And Evidence-Based Content Preparation
  • 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 the field of 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 4 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

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Frequently asked questions

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Katharina is based in Utzenhain, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Katharina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
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.
Based on recent experience, Katharina would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Owner, Marketing & Science, Junior Consultant Healthcare Communications.
Katharina's most recent position is Founder & Owner at HEALTHWORDSTUDIO.
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).
Katharina is most experienced in industries like Education, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Katharina also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.
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.
Katharina has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Education, and Healthcare.
Katharina has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development, and Marketing.
Katharina holds a Master in Human Biology from Philipps-Universität Marburg and a Bachelor in Biology from Technische Universität Darmstadt.
Katharina is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Katharina's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Katharina, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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