Job Description

We're looking for a senior reporter/editor to join the US editorial team. The successful candidate will contribute a mix of news-driven and enterprising articles as part of a large team of journalists located across the globe. You will write primarily for Scrip, and help establish a beat focused on the pharmaceutical market, commercial strategy, drug pricing issues, payer environment, and market access dynamics.

Weekly Tasks:

• Report and write a mix of news-driven and enterprising articles and interviews, on topics including
  • pricing and reimbursement of newly approved medicines
  • market dynamics for medicines in a particular therapeutic area
  • emerging trends in the pharma commercial model
  • changing payer strategies in drug reimbursement
• Develop data-led infographics
• Cover a meeting to report news, conduct interviews, and build relationships
• Offer your expert perspective for colleagues' reporting
• Share and discuss ideas for future coverage with colleagues

Qualifications

• We are first and foremost looking for an accomplished business journalist who is comfortable regularly meeting senior external contacts and writing engaging content to tight deadlines.
• Several years’ experience reporting on pharma pricing, reimbursement, and commercial issues, with good knowledge of the payer environment and pharmaceutical company commercial strategy.
• Ability to extract key messages from complex information and communicate these effectively and succinctly (through articles, infographics, podcasts, and other formats).
• Ability to look beyond basic news facts to develop a pragmatic take on complex information that informs a business audience.
• Adept in interviewing industry executives, government officials and medical practice thought leaders and in developing a network of key sources. 
• Ability to cover local events in person and travel to conferences.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and consistently deliver articles requiring minimal editing.
• Desire to experiment with new formats and approaches including data visualization or multimedia reporting.
• Interest in thought leadership, making our expertise more visible beyond articles by participating in conference panels, podcasts, webinars, etc.
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the business.
• Degree in journalism, sciences or equivalent career experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, content management systems and infographic tools

Additional Information

ABOUT INFORMA

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse, and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Learning and development (L&D) plans to assist with your career development and ambitions
• 15 days PTO, 10 days sick leave, 9 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering, and your Birthday off
• Health and medical benefits via Cigna Healthcare
• Retirement plan with 401k match of up to 6 percent
• Paid parental leave 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program - become a shareholder and buy private equity shares at a discount

EEO STATEMENT

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.

As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.