Industry Research Scientist

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.

The Industry Research Scientist will play a crucial role in building relationships with our members through product and feature demonstrations and trainings, facilitating events and workshops highlighting the power of the Drug Hunter platform, and creating and curating high-quality educational content for Drug Hunter’s audience of industry professionals. This role requires scientific expertise, a strong understanding of industry trends, and exceptional communication skills to distill complex information into engaging resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging demonstrations to technical audiences including PhD medicinal chemists, showcasing the capabilities of the Drug Hunter platform
• Develop and deliver presentations tailored to Drug Hunter members and prospects working in small molecule drug discovery
• Present highlights in small molecule drug discovery featuring content curated from Drug Hunter to inform and inspire audiences
• Stay informed and report on the latest trends, breakthroughs, and developments in small molecule drug discovery within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources into concise, insightful educational content (e.g., reviews on scientific concepts, drug targets, modalities, and technologies).
• Prepare educational articles and summaries based on webinars, interviews, and recordings on a regular basis.
• Develop and review a variety of educational resources for Drug Hunter members, including cheat sheets, calculators, posters, and directories.
• Create and review engaging social media posts to promote Drug Hunter articles, events, and webinars.
• Prepare and review content for newsletters, ensuring relevance and value for different audience segments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, business development, sales, and product teams to develop presentations, webinars, demos, and articles.
• Contribute to the production of video and audio content for educational and marketing purposes.
• Attend and organize mixers, dinners, and other networking events
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on drug discovery.
• Strong scientific writing, editing, and data synthesis skills.
• Ability to independently research and distill complex scientific topics for a professional audience.
• Digitally native, comfortable with social media, software, databases, literature search tools, and new technologies and platforms, and eager to apply new best practices to a growing organization
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams in a remote work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Drug Hunter's platform and tools
• Established network within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
• Experience with scientific content creation and data analysis

Instructions To Apply

Your application should include:

1. A resume or CV
2. A cover letter stating why you are excited about this opportunity
3. A draft for a social media post about a recent ground-breaking development in small molecule drug discovery illustrated with an image written independently by you

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Why join Drug Hunter?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry and scientific innovation
• Contribute to a platform that influences drug discovery and development worldwide
• Engage with leading experts and industry partners, expanding your professional network
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equity
• Broad range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their dependents, including generous coverage for a platinum PPO healthcare plan
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Cancer and critical illness coverage
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 1 yr tenure) and childcare FSA plan
• 401(k) + employer match (3-5%)
• Home office set up stipend for fully remote employees
• Learning and development support
• Generous and flexible vacation and leave policies