How to Hire the Right Freelance Writer for Your Medical, Health, or Science Brand

In today’s fast-moving health, medical, and biotech industries, quality content isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. Whether you’re developing educational materials, creating thought leadership content, or translating cutting-edge research into something a broader audience can understand, choosing the right freelance writer is key. But with so many generalists out there, how do you find someone who truly understands the science and the strategy?

As someone with a strong background in health and medical sciences, years of experience writing for biotech, wellness, and healthcare companies, and a passion for making complex topics both accessible and accurate, I’ve seen firsthand how the right writing can set a brand apart.

Why Health & Science Writing Isn’t Like Any Other Writing

Medical and science writing requires more than solid grammar and SEO skills. It calls for someone who can:

• Understand the nuances of health, medical and scientific terminology

• Translate data into clear, engaging narratives

• Communicate with both expert and layperson audiences

• Speak with empathy—especially when writing for health and wellness brands

And most importantly, someone who truly cares about getting the science right.

What to Look for in a Freelance Writer

When hiring a science or health writer, look for:

• Relevant education: A writer with academic or professional training in health or science will understand your content at a deeper level.

• Experience with your audience: Whether you're speaking to clinicians, researchers, or everyday wellness consumers, your writer should know how to tailor tone and terminology.

• A strategic mindset: Great science writing isn’t just informative—it’s persuasive, brand-aligned, and action-driven.

• Adaptability: From blog posts to white papers to patient education materials, your writer should be comfortable shifting formats and voices as needed.

A Bit About Me

I’m Amanda—a freelance science writer and current PhD student in Biology, with a deep love for biology, paleontology, and the intricate connections between our bodies and our ancient past. I also hold a BA in Biology & Psychology, an MBA, and a Doctorate with research in the connection between science and faith, and I’ve spent the past several years writing for a wide range of companies in the health, wellness, medical, and biotech space.

I specialize in helping mission-driven companies and researchers communicate complex ideas in human, helpful, and sometimes even fun ways—whether through long-form articles, website copy, course content, or educational guides. I’ve written everything from evidence-based wellness blogs to patient-facing materials to thought leadership articles for biotech startups.

My long-term goal? To bridge the gap between science and the people it’s meant to serve. I aspire to become a leader in science education and communication—especially in the realms of evolution, health, biology, and the human story.

Hiring the right science or medical writer is about more than just filling a content calendar. It’s about finding a partner who understands your message, your mission, and your audience—and who can bring clarity, curiosity, and heart to every piece they create.

If you're a brand or organization in the health, medical, biotech, science, or wellness space looking for a writer who can bring science to life, I’d love to connect.