Research Analyst, Small Molecule Modalities

Role Overview

• 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