Senior Writer, Fierce Pharma

Questex; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 15-20 days

12 Paid Holidays

Health benefits

401k with matching

Job summary

Questex's Fierce Pharma is seeking a senior writer to deliver daily news and features on the pharmaceutical industry from major biopharma to emerging companies.

The ideal candidate will build sources, break news, and explain the why and how behind stories, with strong AP style and newsroom discipline.

This role offers a competitive base salary and a collaborative newsroom culture, with opportunities to contribute to multimedia projects and attend key industry meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a newsroom, preferably covering the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related writing-intensive field.
• Strong writing skills and proficiency in AP style.
• A competitive spirit and drive to break news and scoop the competition.

Responsibilities

• Writing daily news stories and longer-form articles covering the pharmaceutical industry.
• Developing the beat and cultivating a range of sources at pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, manufacturing organizations and other industry groups, as well as industry experts and analysts.
• Researching government databases, court documents, securities filings and other public sources for untold stories.
• Brainstorming and developing engaging features that provide deeper context and insight for Fierce Pharma’s reader community.
• Contributing to podcasts and other multimedia projects.
• Attending key medical meetings and industry conferences.

Skills

Newsroom experience

AP style

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related writing-intensive field

Job description

Fierce Pharma is seeking a sharp and eager journalist to join our expanding team.

Who are we?

At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.

Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities.

Check us out here: www.questex.com

We are looking for a reporter to deliver daily news and a steady flow of features that put the news in context for our readers. This beat focuses on the pharmaceutical industry, from major global drugmakers to smaller specialty companies, including the medicines they develop and launch, the clinical and regulatory milestones that shape their pipelines, quarterly earnings and financial performance, manufacturing operations, and the business strategies, deals and competitive pressures driving the industry.

The ideal candidate excels not only at building sources and breaking news but also at digging into the why and how behind the daily stories. Our readers are savvy and well-informed, and they look to us for perspectives and insights they cannot get elsewhere.

This person will bring strong news judgment, a commitment to accuracy and editorial integrity, and a genuine curiosity about the industry they cover. They should be comfortable taking ownership of major stories, digging deep when the news demands it and bringing some personality and creativity to the work.

Questex’s Fierce Pharma

Biopharma is a fast-growing world where big ideas come along daily. Our readers rely on Fierce Biotech for the latest news, analysis and data on drugs and the companies that make them. Fierce Biotech covers the biopharma waterfront, from drug development through the entire lifecycle—tracking regulatory approvals, payer negotiations, manufacturing, marketing, patent fights, government investigations and regulation, M&A deals and beyond. Our aim is to analyze the day's news, showing readers not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Biotech team produces special reports that take stock of the industry's products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends.

As our Senior Writer, you’ll support Questex’s success by:

• Writing daily news stories and longer-form articles covering the pharmaceutical industry.
• Developing the beat and cultivating a range of sources at pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, manufacturing organizations and other industry groups, as well as industry experts and analysts.
• Researching government databases, court documents, securities filings and other public sources for untold stories.
• Brainstorming and developing engaging features that provide deeper context and insight for Fierce Pharma’s reader community.
• Contributing to podcasts and other multimedia projects.
• Attending key medical meetings and industry conferences.

What We Will Love About Your Background

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a newsroom, preferably covering the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related writing-intensive field.
• Strong writing skills and proficiency in AP style.
• A competitive spirit and drive to break news and scoop the competition.
• Most importantly, a positive attitude, "Fierce" work ethic, and enthusiasm for being part of a team of journalists committed to delivering sharp, accessible business journalism.

Come join our talented group of writers and editors who enjoy the work we do and enjoy working together. We’ve built a collaborative, ambitious newsroom, and we’re looking for someone who wants to help make Fierce Pharma even stronger.

Who You Are As a Team Member

• You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others.

Why Apply?

• Why we are here:Helping people live longer and live better by focusing on the Experience Economy.
• What we do:We connect buyers and sellers.
• How we do it:Easy to work with. We deliver superior results. Provide world-class experiences.
• Our DNA is our guiding principles:Collaboration, Honesty & Transparency, Curiosity, Growth, Fun, Purpose Driven

OUR CULTURE

At Questex, we listen to each other and to our customers. And we have fun in a fast-paced, vibrant and supportive environment. We’re big on ideas, not on rigid processes, rules or org charts. We know that life can be unpredictable, so we’re flexible and adaptable to change.

YOUR INITIATIVE

At Questex, you will join a fast-growing company of bright and ambitious but easygoing people from a diversity of professions, experiences and backgrounds. We keep it real. Like to take the lead? Go for it! We encourage innovative thinking and action. Whether you like to create things, manage things or sell things, you can make your mark at Questex.

Our Rewards/What We Offer

Questex celebrates the contributions of every member of our team by providing a dynamic and caring work environment, competitive benefits package designed to ensure our employees’ physical and mental health are top priority.

The expected base salary for these positions range from $70K to $80K. Salary offers are based on a broad scope of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market, geographic and organizational factors are also considered.

• Vacation - 15-20 days depending on years of service
• 12 Paid Holidays
• FitOn Health,access to a leading digital wellness platform that offers premium in person and online classes
• Cariloop, help support with the complexities of caregiving addressing everything from prenatal care to end-of-life planning.
• Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)
• Parental Leave
• Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
• Access to Mental Health Resources-Talkspace, & Employee Assistance Program
• 401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner
• Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
• Work-life balance
• Discounts through various partnerships

DEI Mission

Our mission is to create inclusive experiences and opportunities for all, empowering individuals and communities, ensuring that everyone can see themselves represented in our offices, virtual spaces and our work.

With offices in Washington D.C., Singapore, and United Kingdom and a grand span of remote locations in the US,we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team.

Questex is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Expression/Age/Military or Veteran Status/Citizenship Status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Please note: Questex is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.