Senior Reporter, PharmaVoice
About The Position
PharmaVoice is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Reporter to provide timely, insightful coverage of the biopharma and biotech industries. The reporter will own a beat and produce enterprise stories, in-depth features, and occasional quick-turn news pieces examining trends, challenges, and opportunities across the pharmaceutical sector. Coverage includes the effects of operational and leadership changes, research, drug development, and policy or legislative shifts. The position also has daily editing responsibilities to maintain quality and consistency in editorial output. The role is based at the company's 605 Third Avenue, New York office. Employees work in person with colleagues, customers, or partners three or more days a week, with flexibility to work from home or remotely at other times.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success reporting and writing about the business of pharmaceuticals, supported by a strong portfolio of impactful stories.
- Strong interest in and understanding of issues affecting pharma and biotech leaders, including commercialization strategies; drug research and development across indications; regulatory trends and policy; AI in pharma and biotech; and global industry dynamics, including China's rise in the sector.
- Ability to interpret and analyze clinical trial data, scientific research, policy changes, earnings reports, and industry trends, and explain their implications for stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment, manage time effectively, and deliver high-quality stories under tight deadlines.
- Experience writing compelling web headlines and editing copy for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, English, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of journalism experience, including at least 3 years reporting on the pharma or life sciences industries.
Responsibilities
- Report enterprise stories, in-depth features, and quick-turn news on the biopharma and biotech industries.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, newsmakers, and experts to identify trends and developments.
- Attend industry events, conduct interviews, and gather insights for stories.
- Collaborate with the PharmaVoice team to brainstorm, plan, and execute larger editorial projects.
- Edit copy daily to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with PharmaVoice's tone and standards.
- Take ownership of a reporting beat by pursuing original stories and cultivating industry sources.
Benefits
- Welcoming community with in-person and online social events, a charity day, and colleague groups and networks.
- Up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization.
- Career development through bespoke training, learning and mentoring platforms, and access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
- Open Vacation, 10 national holidays, and the opportunity to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
- 401(k) match.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
- Wellbeing support, including EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, and free access to a wellness app.
- Global awards and kudos programs recognizing great work.
- Opportunity to collaborate with teams around the world.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
