FDA & Pharma Policy Reporter

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO LLC seeks an experienced journalist to lead coverage of the FDA, pharmaceutical industry lobbying and President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices. The reporter will break news and produce authoritative coverage across POLITICO platforms exploring the political forces shaping Washington’s approach to pharmaceutical innovation and affordability.

The reporter will co-author the twice weekly Prescription Pulse newsletter, helping curate and elevate the most important health policy

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years experience covering federal health care policy.
• Proven ability to dig up scoops in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across beats.
• Demonstrated track record of writing accurately, thoughtfully and quickly across story forms.

Responsibilities

• Cover the FDA, pharmaceutical industry lobbying and the Trump administration’s drug-pricing agenda
• Break news and produce authoritative stories across formats and platforms
• Co-author and help shape the twice-weekly Prescription Pulse newsletter
• Work collaboratively with reporters and editors across POLITICO’s health care team

Skills

Federal health care policy

News reporting

Collaborative teamwork

Fast-paced newsroom

Job description

POLITICO LLC seeks an experienced journalist to lead coverage of the FDA, pharmaceutical industry lobbying and President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices. The reporter will break news and produce authoritative coverage across POLITICO platforms exploring the political forces shaping Washington’s approach to pharmaceutical innovation and affordability.

The reporter will co-author the twice weekly Prescription Pulse newsletter, helping curate and elevate the most important health policy