Research Analyst, Small Molecule Modalities

Description

Are you fascinated by how science impacts society, and love diving deep into the literature and documents to unearth interesting facts? Do you enjoy learning about industry developments, attending conferences, writing literature reviews, hosting journal clubs, or seminars?

If you are a curious, rigorous, investigative researcher with great communication skills and want to help other scientists in the pharmaceutical industry be more effective in creating new medicines, we want to hear from you! 

Drug Hunter™ (drughunter.com) is an essential knowledge platform for industry R&D innovators turning molecules into medicines. The Drug Hunter research team distills the science behind emerging drugs and technologies into concise but scientifically rich, searchable reports. Drug Hunter subscribers include many of the world’s leading innovative biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and top-tier investors.

We are seeking a rigorous, investigative Research Analyst with excellent communication skills to join the Drug Hunter team to cover case studies in small molecule drug discovery. You will be responsible for researching, writing, editing, and producing content that analyzes scientific and commercial developments in drug discovery and provides our readers with insights and updates on relevant challenges and solutions for their work, with an emphasis on independent new content creation. Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

The successful candidate will maintain a high level of scientific knowledge and industry understanding. Regular interaction with industry scientists and leaders is expected, as is eagerness to learn about new scientific areas, developments, and trends. This role reports to a Scientific Editor and is a full-time, fully remote position based in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of scientific data, focusing on publications, patents, presentations, and clinical trial results, to contribute to articles on drug discovery topics
• Prepare comprehensive articles and reports that detail drug discovery efforts or related developments, ensuring clarity and coherence in presentation
• Produce high-quality content with a focus on accuracy and detail, requiring minimal edits before publication
• Quickly and accurately prepares chemical schemes, tables, figures, and illustrations using chemical drawing software such as ChemDraw, in line with Drug Hunter’s visual identity
• Maintain a general understanding of scientific concepts within organic and medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and a sense of what is state-of-the-art in each field
• Possess an awareness of new developments in industries involved in novel drug discovery, such as the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
• Maintain a general familiarity with the biopharma industry, including an understanding of the R&D process from target discovery to commercialization and key players in the industrial ecosystem (key companies, CROs, CDMOs, regulatory bodies, regulatory actions, and commercialization case studies)
• Writes and speaks in tones of voice appropriate for audiences of different levels, from students to early-career scientists to industry professionals and investors, with empathy for the underlying needs of the audience
• Engage and build relationships with the industrial and academic scientific communities 
• Develops, prototypes, and deploys concepts for a new series of content and content formats based on reader feedback and industry needs
• Fosters a positive culture within the industry and editorial team aligned with the mission and values of the company, prioritizing facts, community, clarity, helpfulness, teamwork, and accountability

Additional Duties

• Perform other related tasks as necessary to support the ongoing needs of the Scientific Content Team and associated functions

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with both technical and non-technical audiences, with fluency in English
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, startup environment, working with colleagues and collaborators across disciplines, and tackling novel challenges
• Strong track record of well-written and well-presented peer-reviewed scientific publications as a lead and/or corresponding author, including thoroughly researched literature reviews and conference presentations for audiences in the physical and/or life sciences
• Broad research interests and awareness of trends in drug discovery, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, and eagerness to learn about new scientific areas and trends in biomedical research and development
• Digitally native, comfortable with social media, software, and new technologies and platforms, and eager to apply new best practices to a growing organization
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new fields of expertise quickly and work with agility in a growth environment
• The ability to travel, attend conferences, and meet and build relationships with researchers worldwide

Education and Experience

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or chemical biology
• 2+ years of experience focused on medicinal chemistry and small molecule drug discovery; preference is given to candidates with experience from biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a remote setting

Location

• Remote within the United States, with occasional travel required, with a preference for candidates in the Greater Boston, San Diego, or San Francisco regions.

To Apply

Applicants should include a research summary, relevant research and writing samples, a cover letter stating why you are excited about this opportunity, and a CV. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Qualified applicants will be asked to submit a research and writing project prepared independently by you on a recent ground-breaking development in small molecule drug discovery, and a brief presentation to the team on a scientific topic of interest to small molecule R&D scientists.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a fast-growing startup at the cutting edge of the biotech and pharma industries
• Work in a dynamic, innovative, and supportive environment
• Competitive salary, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package