
Research Analyst, Small Molecule Modalities
Drug Hunter
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Massachusetts • United States
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About the role
- 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
- Perform other related tasks as necessary to support the ongoing needs of the Scientific Content Team and associated functions
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
scientific researchdata analysistechnical writingchemical drawingliterature reviewpeer-reviewed publicationscontent developmentbiomedical researchdrug discoveryclinical trial evaluation
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingempathyadaptabilityteamworkaccountabilitycreativityclarityproblem-solving