Senior Reporter, PharmaVoice

Informagroupplc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

PharmaVoice, based in New York, seeks a Senior Reporter to deliver timely, insightful coverage of the biopharma and biotech industries, crafting enterprise stories, in-depth features, and quick-turn news.

You will own your beat, build sources, attend events, edit daily output, and collaborate with the editorial team to analyze trends, leadership changes, drug developments, and regulatory shifts shaping the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in reporting and writing on the business of pharmaceuticals with a strong portfolio.
• Deep understanding of issues affecting pharma and biotech leaders, including commercialization, R&D, regulation, AI, and global dynamics.
• Ability to interpret clinical data, research, policy changes, and earnings reports to identify implications.
• Minimum of 5 years journalism experience, with at least 3 years in pharma or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enterprise reporting, in-depth features, and quick-turn news on biopharma and biotech.
• Cultivate relationships with industry stakeholders and experts to stay ahead of trends.
• Attend industry events and conduct interviews to inform stories.
• Collaborate with editors on brainstorming and executing major projects.
• Edit daily copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with tone.

Skills

Pharma journalism

Industry analysis

Source development

Editorial editing

Beat ownership

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

This role is based in our 605 Third Avenue, NY office. PharmaVoice is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Reporter to deliver timely, insightful, and impactful coverage of the biopharma and biotech industries. This role offers the opportunity to craft compelling enterprise stories, in-depth features, and occasional quick-turn news pieces that analyze the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the pharmaceutical sector.

About the Role

As a Senior Reporter, you will take ownership of your beat, leveraging your industry knowledge, source-building expertise, and keen observations to pitch and pursue ambitious stories. You will be responsible for producing high-quality content that captures the impact of operational and leadership changes, groundbreaking research, drug developments, and policy or legislative shifts on the pharma industry. This role also includes daily editing responsibilities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency in our editorial output.

Key Responsibilities

• Industry Coverage : Deliver enterprise reporting, in-depth features, and quick-turn news stories that provide valuable insights into the biopharma and biotech industries.
• Source Building : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, newsmakers, and experts to stay ahead of emerging trends and developments.
• Event Reporting : Attend and report on industry events, conducting interviews and gathering insights to inform your stories.
• Editorial Collaboration : Work closely with the PharmaVoice team to brainstorm, plan, and execute larger editorial projects.
• Editing Duties : Perform daily editing tasks to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with PharmaVoice's tone and standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven Expertise : Demonstrated success in reporting and writing on the business of pharmaceuticals, with a strong portfolio of impactful stories.
• Industry Knowledge : Deep interest and understanding of key issues affecting pharma and biotech leaders, including: Commercialization strategies
  Drug research and development across various indications (e.g., oncology, obesity)
  Regulatory trends and policy developments
  The role of AI in pharma and biotech
  Global industry dynamics, including the rise of China in the sector
• Analytical Skills : Proficient in interpreting and analyzing complex clinical trial data, scientific research, policy changes, earnings reports, and industry trends, with the ability to connect the dots and highlight their implications for stakeholders.
• Beat Ownership : Ability to quickly take ownership of specific beats through original reporting and by cultivating relationships with key and diverse industry sources.
• Deadline-Driven : Thrives in a fast-paced news environment, with strong time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality stories under tight deadlines.
• Editorial Skills : Experience in writing compelling web headlines and editing copy to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
• Educational Background : Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Professional Experience : A minimum of 5 years of journalism experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to reporting on the pharma or life sciences industries.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.
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Work Arrangement

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Benefits

• Great community : a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active col