STAT - National Pharma Correspondent

Boston Globe Media•Boston, MA

13d•Remote

About The Position

STAT is seeking a highly skilled reporter to join its esteemed team, focusing on the pharmaceutical industry. This role involves breaking news, providing timely analyses, and conducting in-depth enterprise reporting. The correspondent will be responsible for producing comprehensive company stories, executive profiles, narratives, and investigations that delve into the culture and internal workings of global drug manufacturers. The goal is to create impactful coverage that captures the attention of industry insiders and informed readers alike. This position requires collaboration with the senior pharma writer, national biotech reporter, the broader biopharma team, and other reporters whose beats intersect with the industry.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience covering the biopharma industry and the business of health.
Versatile writing skills with the ability to tackle a wide range of stories.
Self-starter with a collaborative approach.
Adaptability and a focus on audience engagement.
A curious mindset.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Chronicle the dynamics of the pharma industry, including its key players, mergers and acquisitions, and the relationship between drugmakers and Washington.
Deliver exclusive news stories, features, profiles, and other enterprise content through in-depth reporting.
Develop and maintain trusted sources within pharma C-suites, Wall Street analyst firms, and academic institutions.
Participate in STAT events, potentially serving as a moderator.
Contribute significantly to a high-caliber team dedicated to producing deep, provocative, and essential reporting on the life sciences industry.