Location: Falls Church, VA, Washington, DC
Organization: FDANews
Job Type: Full Time - Regular
Location: Falls Church, VA, Washington, DC
Organization: FDANews
Job Type: Full Time - Regular
JOB SUMMARY: This role has two areas of responsibility; first and primary is reporting for Drug Industry Daily Bulletin. Second, this role will perform as an Assistant Editor of articles for Device Premium and Device Daily Bulletin.
As a reporter you will be responsible for developing and writing daily articles on the pharmaceutical (drugs and devices) and clinical industries. Most of the reporter’s time is spent gathering news and expert viewpoints on relevant topics, by phone and in person, and writing stories in accordance with established FDAnews style and standards. This role must be on top of key industry trends and events, new developments and key issues in U. S. and European pharmaceutical and clinical business topics, regulations, guidances and legislation. The beat and the readership of the newsletters include all aspects of the drug and device industries and requires the reporter to understand the particular needs and interests of those groups. The reporter also must develop enterprise features outside the regular news cycle to provide more in-depth information on key topics.
As the Assistant Editor you will perform daily sweeps on device industry news and developing four briefs and three short stories on developments and breaking news in the device arena. This role, in collaboration with the Managing Editor, will make daily decisions on the bulletins and stories developed. Some articles will be created freelancers and other staffer members, but this role will also be responsible for writing content and providing a first edit on stories that he/she doesn’t produce.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
To be considered for U.S.-based positions unless currently employed by WCG, where permitted by applicable law (including any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption), candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by start date.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
TRAVEL: 20-50%