Principal Research Analyst, Targets & Mechanisms of Action

Summary:

Drug Hunter™ 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 Research Analyst- Targets and Mechanisms of Action will play a crucial role in expanding the current Drug Hunter content by creating biology-focused reviews on emerging and exciting targets and novel mechanisms for drugging those targets.  Creating high-quality content for Drug Hunter’s audience of industry professionals is at the heart of this role and requires scientific expertise, a strong understanding of industry trends, and exceptional communication skills to distill complex information into engaging resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches and interprets primary scientific sources (peer-reviewed journals, FDA/government docs, expert interviews) and communicates this information with scientific rigor and accuracy. 
• Translates complex biological and drug discovery concepts into clear, engaging content tailored to diverse audiences that meets publishing goals and industry needs.
• Stays current on biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and cutting-edge drug discovery trends in pharma and biotech and uses this knowledge to propose new scientific content and initiatives 
• Reviews and fact-checks content from contributors, ensuring scientific accuracy and more broadly fosters the mission-driven editorial culture of constructive feedback and collaboration.
• Quickly and accurately prepares tables, figures, and illustrations that enhance written content and provide meaningful visualization of complex ideas or topics. 
• Maintains and cultivates relationships with a network of industry and scientific experts
• 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

• Strong track record of well-researched and well-presented articles on relevant topics for audiences in the life sciences 
• Advanced degree (PhD, and/or post-doc) in biology or chemical biology, or a closely related discipline with 5+ years of experience working in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new fields of expertise quickly and work with agility in a growth environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with both technical and non-technical audiences, as well as decision-making, leadership, and analytical skills, ability to make reasoned decisions, contribute to and lead cross-functional teams, and excellent organizational skills

Drug Hunter takes a market-based approach to pay. The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location.

Total Compensation includes the following:

• Competitive salary, variable compensation, and equity
• Broad range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their dependents
• Supplemental insurance including disability, cancer, and critical illness
• Paid parental leave and childcare FSA plan
• 401(k) + employer match
• Home office set up stipend for remote employees
• Learning and development support
• Generous and flexible vacation

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please be aware that Drug Hunter will never request personal information, payment, or sensitive details outside of Workable or via email. All official communications will come from an @drughunter.com email address or from an approved vendor alias.