At Bond and Matter, we know that a fine-tuned balance between scientific rigor and creativity is required to deliver high-impact healthcare communications. And that interplay between two seemingly disparate disciplines fuels us. It's in our DNA. It's the foundation on which we build brands. We fuse deep understanding of clinical data with expertise in communications to drive success for our clients’ brands.

Building our own brand of agency

Elevating the game in healthcare communications, setting a higher standard for our industry

An agency that leads with science and strategy first

Our scientific roots run deep. And we're driven by "creative scientists" who bring therapeutic category expertise and strategic insights to every engagement.

A streamlined, flexible structure

We operate efficiently, with fewer layers and direct access to the strategists, scientists, and creatives who drive your business.

Client partnership mindset

We strive to work your business as if it were our own – and act as true extensions of your marketing and medical teams.

Meet us

Building a team of bright people with big ideas

Deborah Pan Dorner, MS

Founder | Medical and Brand Strategy

Sid Gokhale

Founder | Client Service and Agency Operations

Strategic brand builder • Scientific storyteller • Medical and creative leader

“When it finally clicked that two lifelong passions: science and writing – didn’t have to be at odds in my career – it became a driving force behind creating a company that could truly excel at both. Combining these two areas of expertise is a joy and challenge that fuels Bond and Matter every day.”

Experience
Med Comm/Promotional AOR
Publications AOR
Merck Research Labs
Biogen

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Johns Hopkins University

Business builder • Team leader and mentor • Digital strategy and operations expert

"Having worked in four continents, I’ve learned that great client experience is a universal language. I am driven by servicing and helping people: clients, healthcare providers, and patients. What inspired me to create Bond and Matter is my passion to deliver the highest quality solutions and service for our clients.”

Experience
Med Comm/Promotional AOR
Digital AOR
Management Consulting

Education
Symbiosis Int’l University (India)
Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands)

Strategically positioning your brand for success across its lifecycle

foundation

Laying the groundwork with strategic positioning deeply rooted in the data

• Brand strategy and tactical planning
• Strategy workshop
• Corporate and product positioning
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Scientific/Medical Platform (SMP)
• Digital Engagement Strategy

ideation and
creation

ideation

creation

Developing quality content with a clear scientific story and compelling creative

• Content strategy and planning
• Medical content workshop
• Promotional message platform
• Core Medical Slide Library (MSLs)
• Core Promotional Slide Library
• Speaker Bureau

activation

Expanding reach with HCP and patient engagement

• HCP promotional marketing assets
• Digital and Print
• KOL identification & advisory boards
• Congress activities
• Patient engagement & social media
• Sales Training Modules