


Samantha Richer, MSc
Sevenoaks, UK
Freelance Medical Writer and Scientific Content Consultant experienced in delivering scientifically robust, strategically effective medical communications. Committed to exceptional client service, with a proactive, solutions-focussed approach.

Skills
I specialise in developing clear, accurate, and strategically effective scientific communications across diverse formats, including:
- Training materials (internal and external)
- Scientific meetings (symposia, standalones, training, advisory boards)
- Value and Access materials
- Patient materials
- Infographics and visual communications
- e-learning and digital content
- Scientific publications and posters
- Pitch and proposal content
With extensive experience in coaching, mentoring and strategic review, I enjoy helping teams to elevate quality standards—ensuring scientific accuracy, editorial quality, and alignment with client objectives. I am experienced in developing and leading internal training courses and creating best-practice protocols to make work easier and more efficient.

Therapy areas
- Oncology (>20 years’ experience across multiple tumour types)
- Infectious diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Biosimilars
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diagnostics
- General medicine
- Over-the-counter medicines
With more than two decades of experience across diverse therapy areas, I can quickly come up to speed on new topics. I am proficient at working with clinical trial data, patient-reported outcomes (PROs)/real-world evidence, and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR).
I am passionate about natural healthcare and lifestyle medicine, with a particular interest in how lifestyle changes and patient support can enhance therapeutic outcomes in real-world settings.

Experience
I have had a successful 25+ year career working within medical communications agencies, most recently as Senior Scientific Director, Content at Elements Communications (Obsidian Healthcare Group). Drawing on this experience, I founded Chartwell Communications Ltd to provide flexible, expert medical writing and scientific content consultancy to medical communications agencies, (bio)pharmaceutical companies, and related industries.

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