Healthcare Reporter

Who we are… GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role… GlobalData Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated reporter to join our dynamic investigative Pharma Insights team. The successful candidate will keep a close eye on the many aspects of the pharmaceutical and biotech sector, including R&D, licensing opportunities, M&A, regulatory issues, reimbursement, litigation and general industry trends. The candidate will join a team of healthcare reporters that focuses on reporting drug development, clinical trials, and outsourcing strategies. A key aspect of the job is working closely with GlobalData’s researchers, and interviewing key opinion leaders, and 1-1 interviews with company executives. You will be using GD’s comprehensive drug and clinical trial databases to build upon stories no one else is publishing. The position will be based in London. The candidate will also get an opportunity to contribute to developing content for the B2B media websites (Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials Arena, Hospital Management) and digital magazines on an ad hoc basis. There will also be opportunities to report from industry and academic conferences throughout the year.

The candidate should have a journalism background and relevant interest or experience covering the biopharmaceutical industry and drug development. Financial and pharma technology exposure is ideal. This is a demanding but extremely rewarding job for journalists who are driven to dig into the science and data to build a compelling story.

What we’re looking for…

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience reporting or editing on a daily or weekly pharma/healthcare-related publication preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Journalism and/or science-related field)
• A demonstrable basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and R&D landscape
• Excellent communication, networking, writing and interviewing skills required; an extra language would be a bonus
• Ability to work in an interactive, time-sensitive and deadline-driven environment (often accommodating different global time zones) a must
• A demonstrable interest in providing forward-looking reportage on R&D activities and CRO-related activity, and uncovering new industry trends, facts and breaking news
• Ability to report from leading industry and academic conferences
• Adaptable to working independently as well as with a team-oriented reporting approach is key
• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects with competing deadlines and effectively managing priorities and expectations
• CMS and SEO knowledge and familiarity with WordPress is desired but not essential

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.