Dan Richards-Doran - Freelance Research Communications Consultant

Science PR and copywriting

Transform technical jargon into clear, concise, and captivating news and content. Ensure your work reaches a broader audience without sacrificing accuracy or scientific rigor.

Copywriting services

Communications strategy and planning

Identify your goals and set strategies to engage with key stakeholders and enhance public understanding. Effectively communicate your research and scientific achievements.

Research communications

Executive coaching and mentoring

One-to-one sessions with a trained coach who will help you to identify your goals, overcome your challenges, unlock your potential or find the best ways to maximise your impact.

Coaching

About me

Dan Richards-Doran
Research Communications Specialist, Science Copywriter and Executive Coach

I support researchers and research organisations to unlock the potential of their work and their people by offering communications consultancy, copywriting and coaching.

With 18 years experience of science communications management and leadership in academic and non-profit settings, I bring a deep understanding of the scientific community, proven experience of communicating complex science, and a drive to help others to succeed.

As both a communicator and a coach, I value accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

More about me

My clients include

We have benefited from Dan Richards-Doran’s support on a communications strategy and delivery, including several case studies. His enthusiasm for our aims, coupled with his willingness to understand complex relationships, makes him a valuable adjunct to the team. We look forward to a continued relationship.

Sara Ward PhD, Chief Operating Officer

Oxford Academic Health Partners

“Dan is an amazing coach. He is very intuitive and takes a human yet analytical approach to problem-solving. He is inquisitive and curious, with a charming and friendly tone. I really enjoyed our sessions together, and worked through some difficult challenges with a sense of achievement and – dare I say it – enjoyment.”

PR Account Director

Bringing Dan Richards-Doran onboard for the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme has been so beneficial. Dan has conducted a stakeholder analysis and suggested a communications strategy that will form a strong foundation for the programme as we move forward from the set-up. Dan has given us some very useful insights into how we can communicate the impact of the research and the capacity development from the programme.

Georgina Fletcher, Assistant Director.

National Institute for Health and Care Research - School for Primary Care Research