Meet the monsters

Working with us you can harness our punch-packing skillset to create extraordinary work, all delivered by a brilliant and talented team.

We’re here for you wherever you are

Being a remote-first team means we’re not fixed to a single location or tied to one time zone. We hire the right people, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances. And that’s why you’ll only be working with exceptional individuals. Our core team reside in the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia… unless they’re travelling the world, putting our working from anywhere policy to good use. 

Dr Carl Owen

Director and Founder

Dr Carl Owen

Director and Founder

BSc Sport Science, MSc Molecular Physiology, PhD Biomedical Sciences

I live with a curious mind and a knack for precision. I never went looking for science. Science found me, and we became besties. Life in the lab was a blast: the experiments, the friendships, the writing – it’s where my attention to detail became second to none.

Medical writing was meant for me the moment I saw it. A way to take the best from my PhD in Biomedical Sciences: the learning, the creativity, the words. I spent many moons harvesting knowledge on a thesaurus of therapy areas – including endocrinology, ophthalmology, dermatology, respiratory, infectious disease, vaccines, haematology, gastroenterology, mental health – and applying them to all kinds of technical and creative materials across the realms of medical affairs and marketing.

As a medical writer turned agency CEO, I’ve built our services from a writer’s perspective, allowing the writing and our writers to take centre stage. It’s how we provide our clients with the most powerful medical communications services known to healthcare.

Jenny Owen

Director & Head of People

Jenny Owen

Director & Head of People

I’m a people person with experience in various human resource roles. I kicked off my educational career with a psychology degree before training in adult nursing. This skills combo treated me well in my early years in the NHS and private hospitals, working across medical and surgical units covering gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics, and plastics.

However, I had to hit pause on my nursing career when my son was born with complex medical needs. The silver lining was that it meant I could support the growth of Word Monster, which was absolutely flying when I jumped on board full time. Due to the inherent flexible nature of the company, I was able to support my son in every way, and attend every appointment, all around this new career direction.

You never know where life will take you. Something I keep front of mind as a Director and Head of People, to ensure our company continues to work for everyone. I’m lucky to be able to apply my real-world experiences and understanding of healthcare to the role, ensuring we recruit and retain the best.

Sarah Bukowski

Head of Client Strategy

Sarah Bukowski

Head of Client Strategy

Armed with a BSc in Biology from the University of Bath, I embarked on a diverse career path that blends healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical communications.

My journey began at Novartis, where I delivered impactful programs and materials for a national team of MSLs. Later, I tackled service development, redesigning treatment pathways that granted NHS patients access to life-changing medications. Next, I popped on a lab coat and refined my clinical skills in an NHS laboratory. This frontline experience deepened my understanding of patient needs further, paving the way to becoming an account manager for a med comms agency.

5 years on, I now apply my unique healthcare and industry insights with business acumen to build and achieve Word Monster’s mission to transform healthcare communications worldwide.

Alex Fairnie

Account Director

Alex Fairnie

Account Director

BA Media Arts, MA Curating Contemporary Design

With over 8 years of agency experience in the Medical advertising and communications field, I’ve cultivated a diverse skill set. My educational background includes a degree in Media Arts and an MA in Curating contemporary design, complemented by pharmaceutical experience gained during my academic journey.

This distinctive blend of qualifications has equipped me with a broad spectrum of expertise, and I take pride in my exceptional project management skills, which have enabled me to deliver various projects ranging from training courses and congress stands to symposia materials.

What truly drives me is the synergy of successful teamwork and the satisfaction of both my team and clients. There’s nothing more fulfilling than achieving collective success in a positive and uplifting working environment.

Andy Hanlon

Account Director

Andy Hanlon

Account Director

BSc Biomedical Science, MSc Integrated Biosciences with Business

Being passionate about science, I completed a BSc in Biomedical Science. Realising the lab wasn’t me for me, I undertook a Masters in Integrated Bioscience with Business, uncovering my appetite for medical communications, the perfect balance of science and business.

With over 8 years of agency experience spanning med comms, healthcare advertising and consumer advertising, I leverage insights from the world of FMCG to deliver high-level projects. My diverse portfolio of projects includes complex slide decks, award winning brand campaigns, patient and HCP website creation, design of exhibition stands and running virtual events. I’ve also worked across a multitude of therapy areas including addiction, CKD, epilepsy, IBD and prostate cancer.

I relish the opportunity to immerse myself in new therapy areas, creating robust strategies and utilising seamless project management skills to deliver projects that improve the improve patients’ lives.

Laura Thom

Studio Manager

Laura Thom

Studio Manager

Following a degree in English Language and a Masters in Journalism with Documentary Practice, I worked in the TV industry in a variety of roles which gave me a wealth of experience working with a wide mix of professionals.

In these roles, I was able to develop my project management skills while working with writers as they developed their scripts and working on productions, ensuring they ran on time and budget.

Subsequently, I shifted my focus to medical communications and since has developed experience from roles in client services at both boutique and large healthcare marketing agencies, where my clients have included top pharmaceutical companies, OTC brands and medical device companies.

Frank Frayne

Studio/Account Executive

Frank Frayne

Studio/Account Executive

BSc Medical Pharmacology (Hons), MSc Cancer Biology & Therapeutics

My love of Twitter, a BSc in Medical Pharmacology and a MSc in Cancer Biology & Therapeutics at Cardiff University gave me the unfortunate privilege of being able to see a massive dearth in well-communicated medical info within the public.

Cue my journey into med comms, where I’ve spent the last 2.5 years carving out my role as WM’s Veeva queen and Studio Exec. No therapy area has yet to better me although my newer role as a Studio Monster means I’m still learning to spin plates like an absolute master.

My experience of having so many fingers in the Med Comms pie combined with an almighty thirst for knowledge gives our Client Services team a unique edge.

Kalleigh Norval

Marketing Manager

Kalleigh Norval

Marketing Manager

BSc Science, MSc Tourism and Hospitality

I have not had a traditional path to medcomms by any means, but I am incredibly happy to be part of the monsterverse! My career spans a decade in the summer camp industry social media, and international tourism, fostering global connections.

In 2016, drawn to Edinburgh, I pursued a Masters in Tourism. 2020 brought a career shift, leading me to Word Monster as their Marketing Monster. Now currently based in Charleston, South Carolina, I’m thrilled to continue to contribute positively and I’m passionate about all things digital and creative.

In my free time, you’ll find me reading, exploring Scotland, baking, or immersing myself in the Marvel Universe for the thousandth time!

Naomi Adam

Business Development Manager

Naomi Adam

Business Development Manager

MSc (Med)

Like many at Word Monster, my career began at the research lab bench. While completing my MSc(Med) I stumbled upon the world of medical writing and didn’t look back!

In 1999 I started with OCC Sydney and over the following years worked for many leading Medical Communications and Education agencies. By 2006 I switched to freelance writing and was an early adopter of the remote-working lifestyle. Next, came an opportunity to jump over to the client side and I spent 10 years working for iNova Pharmaceuticals and Amgen.

I joined Word Monster in late 2023 and am thrilled to be a part of our small but mighty Australian team! For me, working in MedComms is a way to live my core values of curiosity and civic service. It’s exciting to learn about innovative new treatments and also contribute to better health outcomes for patients.

Beth Hines

Office Administrator

Beth Hines

Office Administrator

Like most millennials, I’ve always had a fascination with the power of social media. I started working as a social media manager in 2018, originally for a local chilli farm! My favourite subject in school was medical science, so seeing an opportunity appear at Word Monster was like a calling!
Technology has always been a passion of mine, so being able to use the latest software to introduce people to the world of Med Comms is a dream come true!
Both in work and away from it I’m a full-time nerd; you’ll either catch me gaming, buying antiques, or reading about cold cases. I’m an old lady at heart; I love plants, crochet, and cats!

Dave Taylor-Langdale

Editorial Director

Dave Taylor-Langdale

Editorial Director

BSc Pyschology (Hons), Diploma in Professional Marketing (CIM)

I bring over 10 years’ experience working as a copywriter and spent over half a decade of that working as a senior medical copywriter in the healthcare industry.

I am a qualified marketeer with agency roles at an account director and digital lead level, giving myself the opportunity to gain invaluable expertise across the full spectrum of medical communications.

Throughout my career, I have worked across many therapy areas, including CV, hepatology, rare diseases, anaesthesia, and epilepsy. My creative background allows me to expertly advise our clients and turn technical, complex information into inventive and compelling masterpieces.

Ellie Judd

Lead Medical Writer

Ellie Judd

Lead Medical Writer

I love to translate complex information into meaningful work that makes an impact for the lives of patients.

After studying Biological Sciences at UCL, I branched out into the world of fashion for a couple of years before realising that I couldn’t live without science in my life. Having stumbled across a medical writing role, a job which combines my love of science and creativity, I have never looked back.
Nearly four years on, I have gained a wealth of experience in MedComms across a huge variety of projects, clients and therapy areas – spanning congress posters, symposia, training modules, advisory boards, digital assets and games, patient and clinical trial materials, infographics and virtual reality.

I moved to Australia from London in early 2021, and now head up Word Monster Australia – writing with bite and bringing our awesome culture to the other side of the world.

Dr Saima Haider

Principal Medical Writer

Dr Saima Haider

Principal Medical Writer

MSci (Chemistry), PhD (Chemistry)

I have spent a decade working in medical communications after completing my undergrad and PhD in Chemistry at UCL.

I previously worked for a number of prestigious MedComms agencies before coming on board as a senior writer in the Word Monster team. My experience in the industry spans across therapy areas including rare diseases, prostate cancer, ophthalmology, kidney disease, COPD, IPF, heart failure, iron deficiency anaemia, migraine, breast cancer and fertility.

My speciality is the passionate approach I bring to wordsmithing complex science into accessible, meaningful content that can have true impact on the target audience.

Dr Caroline Bradley

Principal Medical Writer

Dr Caroline Bradley

Principal Medical Writer

MBiol (Hons) Molecular & Cellular Biology, PhD (Molecular Genetics), PgDipEd

I am a Principal Medical Writer with a passion for education. After delving into the epigenetics of adrenal tumours during my PhD, my enthusiasm for medicine, combined with a love for sharing knowledge, led me through diverse roles—from a post-doc in industry to university lecturing and teaching. This journey ultimately led me into the wonderful world of med comms.

My extensive medical writing experience spans agency, in-house, and the NHS. I’ve honed my skills across diverse materials, from slide decks and peer-reviewed publications to website copy and patient materials. My specialist therapy areas include genetic medicine, oncology, immunology, and cardiology.

Right now, I fuse my medical writing and teaching expertise to head up the Monster Academy. I take pride in developing vibrant, dynamic learning experiences to upskill both individuals and teams in medical writing, whilst empowering writers to foster a growth mindset.

Dr Laura Laul

Principal Medical Writer

Dr Laura Laul

Principal Medical Writer

BSc Genetics (Hons), MRes Biosciences, PhD (Immunology)

When I kept nodding off in front of the flow cytometer during my PhD, I realised I needed a change of scenery! Yearning for a role blending my love of science and writing, I stumbled into Med Comms.

My Med Comms journey began at a top medical education agency, where I unearthed my passion for creativity and the written word. Transitioning to healthcare advertising, I developed my skills in creative and conceptual copywriting. Since then, I’ve gained experience across the spectrum of medical writing. With a rich background, I’ve spearheaded campaigns in diverse therapy areas, from anaemia to medical aesthetics, reproductive health, and type 1 diabetes.

I am deeply passionate about making every piece of writing clear, compelling, and kind, ensuring our clients receive meaningful and forward-thinking solutions.

Dr Kelly Farrell

Principal Medical Writer

Dr Kelly Farrell

Principal Medical Writer

BSc Anatomy (Hons), MRes Cardiovascular Research, PhD (Cardiovascular Science)

Biology was a fascination to me throughout school, which led me to eventually complete a PhD and post-doctoral research at the University of Manchester. Crafting stories from my own scientific research was perhaps more rewarding than my findings were!

I’ve worked on countless therapy areas over the years, including cystic fibrosis, CVD, haematology, oncology and virology. I’ve been lucky to be involved in a mix of projects, including standalone meetings and symposia; peer-to-peer educational programmes; congress materials; advisory boards; salesforce training materials, and publications.

Despite being in the industry for some time, I still love learning about all aspects of healthcare, building lasting relationships and the satisfaction of seeing my content come to life.

Anthea Roper-Nield

Principal Medical Writer

Anthea Roper-Nield

Principal Medical Writer

BSc Biological Sciences (Hons)

As a Principal Medical Writer and skilled healthcare communications professional, I bring over a decade of experience to my projects. My journey began with a bioscience degree, specialising in the fascinating area (to me!) of genetic diversity in food crops.

Throughout my career, I have crafted capitvating content for diverse healthcare audiences, seamlessly transitioning between digital, print and even virtual reality platforms. My experience spans a wide range of therapy areas, from aesthetics to cardiology, fertility, haematology and beyond.

My strengths are in distilling complex information into clear, concise messaging, developed through years of experience in both the medical writing and digital teams at healthcare communications agencies. I love to tackle broad strategic vision while also finessing the details of each project.

Whether it’s a website or detail aid, I consistently deliver high quality content that resonates with my audience.

Helen Stanford

Principal Medical Writer

Helen Stanford

Principal Medical Writer

BSc Biochemistry (Hons) with Professional Placement

I feel lucky that found the world of medical communications almost immediately following my Biochemistry BSc with professional placement. I’ve since worked in the industry for 6 years, covering both content creation and account management. My experience includes rheumatology, dermatology, respiratory and haematology therapeutic areas. I’ve created content for and managed various project types, including educational and medical slide decks, patient materials, advisory boards, standalone meetings and symposia, ensuring quality is high and deadlines are met. I value working in partnership with my clients, always striving to work together to align deliverables with strategic objectives. I enjoy med comms for its variety and its mix of science and creativity. In parallel to my writing role, I particularly enjoy training and mentoring junior writers.

Dr Rebecca Dawson

Publications Lead

Dr Rebecca Dawson

Publications Lead

BSc Neuroscience (Hons), MRes Neuroscience, PhD (Neuroscience), CMPP

I completed my PhD in regenerative neuroscience and then went on to post-doc in an oncology lab for 4 years, but I quickly realised I wasn’t quite “green-fingered” enough for lab work. What I truly loved was the scientific story telling!

Over my career as a medical publications writer, I’ve written manuscripts and congress materials on asthma, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, CVD, HIV and BPD. I’ve worked across everything from Phase I–III trials, pharmacokinetics studies, patient and physician surveys/HEOR, plain language summaries, patient education materials, to podcast manuscripts. I am a Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP™), committed to upholding the values of transparency and good ethical conduct in medical publications.

While I love getting stuck into the data and the hard-core science, I believe that with the right approach, medical research findings can (and should!) be accessible to everyone.

Dr Emma Dawson

Senior Medical Writer

Dr Emma Dawson

Senior Medical Writer

B Biotech (Hons), PhD (Molecular Microbiology)

While completing my B Biotechnology (First Class Honours) and a PhD in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Technology, Sydney, I fell madly in love with science communication, dedicating all my spare time to teaching and promoting science to everyone.

Throughout my writing adventures, I have worked on a range of materials from slide decks and e-learning modules to peer-reviewed publications, congress materials and website copy. I am passionate about using SEO to ensure web-based medical and scientific content seen and understood by all. My specialist therapy areas include microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology – but what I love most about medical writing is the opportunity to learn about new areas of research.

I live to take complex scientific information and transform it into an understandable and memorable story that causes a change in the way people think about and use science.

Dr Megan Sharrock

Medical Writer

Dr Megan Sharrock

Medical Writer

BSc Biomedical Science (Hons), MSc Industrial Biotechnology, MSc Tissue Engineering, PhD (Regenerative Medicine)

After finishing my PhD in Regenerative Medicine at the University of Leeds, where I had broad experience across academia, industry, and the clinic, I kickstarted my career in Med Comms here at Word Monster.

Since joining the writing team, I have worked on multiple therapy areas across many projects from promotional websites and branding to e-learning modules and congress materials. My experience spans across haematology, toxicology, and musculoskeletal disease, as well as being our in-house engineer with my knowledge in tissue engineering and orthopaedics.

My passion lies in promoting positive change and impact through my work by delivering accessible scientific content tailored to the target audience.

Vaishali Gursal

Medical Writer

Vaishali Gursal

Medical Writer

BSc Neuroscience (Hons), MSc Clinical Neuroscience

After obtaining a BSc in Neuroscience (University of Nottingham) and an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience (University College London), I discovered that combining my education with a passion for science and medicine positions me perfectly for a career in medical writing.

During my 3 years of experience in the medical communications industry, I have worked on a range of therapy areas, including atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and epilepsy. I have honed my writing, editing, and referencing skills by working on projects such as ad boards, competitor and meeting decks, website and animation copy, social media materials, blogs, infographics, Veeva uploads and educational materials.

The aim of medical writing is to improve patient outcomes, hence my specialty is to craft engaging and insightful messages, while ensuring the target audience feels heard, understood, and respected.

Beatriz Lima

Medical Writer

Beatriz Lima

Medical Writer

BSc Biomedical Science, MSc Oncology

While pursuing an MSc in Oncology, I realized that I belonged typing away at a keyboard instead of at the workbench. So, I applied my background in Biomedical Sciences to the field of Medical Communications, starting my first job in 2021.

Throughout my journey as a medical writer, I’ve written a range of medical and public awareness materials (promotional and non-promotional congress materials, e-mails, eDetails, slide decks, leave aids, websites, video scripts, ad boards) and participated in the delivery of marketing and medical affairs campaigns for different brands. Though I have worked across many other therapy areas, most of my experience spans oncology, immunology, and diabetes, and these are therapy areas I’m quite passionate about.

As an avid learner and curious writer, I’m happy to take on any challenge that comes my way, and keen on creating content that patients, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders can easily read, understand and, most importantly, remember.

Dr Keely Tan

Medical Writer

Dr Keely Tan

Medical Writer

PhD (Oncology)

After reading through what felt like an endless amount of journal articles during my PhD, the ones that really stood out to me were well-curated with visually appealing figures (and scientifically sound data of course). This developed my love for scientific storytelling.

Immediately after completing my PhD in breast cancer, I continued to work as a postdoctoral researcher in the field of oncology. Whilst I enjoyed being on the cutting-edge of oncology research, I decided to shift away from academia and stumbled my way into the world of Med Comms. I’ve been lucky enough to work on some exciting projects. I am excited that I can use my research and written skills in a space that allows for more creativity, whilst also giving me the opportunity to learn about a broad range of therapy areas.

The life-first culture that is the heart of Word Monster has allowed me to do more of what I love.

Dr Hannah Harjén

Associate Medical Writer

Dr Hannah Harjén

Associate Medical Writer

B. VetMed (Hons), PhD (Veterinary Medicine), MRCVS

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and spent over a decade working as a small animal veterinarian. During my PhD, I discovered a passion for scientific storytelling, inspiring me to step out of the consulting room, into medical writing.

I have experience with a broad range of therapy areas, diseases and diagnostics, including acute kidney injury, coagulopathies, and cardiotoxicity. I have worked on a range of projects, creating disease backgrounders and eLearning courses, and writing for publications.

My background in veterinary medicine and surgery, as well as research and teaching, makes me a very versatile writer who thrives on translating complex concepts into digestible information for different audiences.

Dr Holly Campbell

Associate Medical Writer

Dr Holly Campbell

Associate Medical Writer

MChem (Hons), DPhil (PhD, SBM CDT ) Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology

I found my way to Med Comms after my DPhil (in organic chemistry/chemical biology) at the University of Oxford, looking for a way to continue communicating science that fascinates me without having to run another silica purification in pharmaceutical drug discovery.

During my writing career thus far, I have synthesised some slide decks, catalysed some clinical trial informed consent forms, and analysed some advisory boards. Oh, and vaporised some Veeva. The therapy area closest to my heart is antimicrobial resistance, and the impending threat for us all in modern healthcare from the beastly bugs.

My specialty is writing for any audience, making the core message engaging, understandable, and digestible. I love to throw a bit of design in on the side where possible.

Tara Walker

Associate Medical Writer

Tara Walker

Associate Medical Writer

BSc Psychology (Hons), MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology

I spent many years as a language teacher before completing a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology MSc. My love of language and disease treatments led to a career as a medical writer. I have worked in therapy areas such as oncology, diabetes, epileptic encephalopathies, asthma, ophthalmology and dermatology. My projects have included creating and editing MSL decks, conducting literature reviews, writing up ad boards, developing competitor decks and making Veeva uploads and amends. My expertise in language teaching means I specialise in translating complex data into accessible and memorable information for any audience.

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