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Joy Pénard

Health & Medical Writer | Scientific Communication

€350/day
Basel, CH
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Joy

I help organizations turn complex medical and scientific research into clear, accurate, plain-language communication for public and professional audiences.

With a scientific background and strong ethical standards, I work directly with peer-reviewed literature, clinical guidelines, and public health evidence to produce materials that are both accessible and rigorously evidence-based. My focus is on clarity without oversimplification—highlighting key insights, context, and limitations so audiences can truly understand what the science says.

I’ve presented research-based work at international conferences and regularly create content such as explainer articles, patient- and family-centered materials, reports, presentations, and evidence syntheses. I also have web development experience, allowing me to help translate research into effective online formats.

Having lived and worked across the US, Ireland, Germany, France, and Switzerland, I bring a strong cross-cultural perspective to health and research communication.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Basel (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Elegant Joy Digital
    Medical & Research Writer
    MEDICAL
    October 2025 - Today (8 months)
    • Translate clinical research and medical guidelines into clear, patient-friendly and non-specialist content
    • Develop evidence-based health explainers and research summaries grounded in peer-reviewed literature
    • Create research dissemination materials including articles, reports, presentations and educational resources
    • Synthesize complex clinical data and implementation research for practical application
    • Apply web and data literacy to structure content logically and support evidence-informed messaging
  • UHA 4.0 - Université de Haute Alsace
    Student Developer (Web development program)
    DIGITAL AND IT
    August 2022 - July 2024 (1 year and 11 months)
    Mulhouse, France
    • Designed and built database-driven web applications using PHP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Elixir
    • Structured and analyzed user data to generate reports and support decision-making
    • Translated technical concepts into clear documentation and user-focused communication
    • Developed analytical problem-solving skills applicable to research synthesis and structured writing
    • Collaborated on real-world project development with an emphasis on usability and clarity
  • Institution / School / Healthcare System / Independent Practice
    Speech-Language Pathologist / Clinical Communication Specialist
    MEDICAL
    May 2004 - October 2021 (17 years and 5 months)
    • Evaluated and supported individuals with communication and neurological disorders
    • Translated complex medical and developmental information into clear, accessible explanations for patients and families
    • Produced structured clinical reports, documentation, and educational materials
    • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare and education teams
    • Developed strong skills in patient-centered communication and evidence-based practice
    • Delivered presentations and training sessions for educators, caregivers, and professionals, and international conferences









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