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Are you a journalist with a sharp news sense, strong healthcare or pharmaceutical experience and a passion for breaking daily stories that matter?


This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and fast-growing online health news publication delivering trusted, timely news to UK-based doctors. If you thrive in a live newsroom-style environment – this could be the perfect fit for you.


You’ll be part of a collaborative editorial team reporting on the most important clinical, regulatory, and policy updates that impact healthcare professionals across the UK.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Writing fast, accurate, high-impact stories on pharmaceutical, clinical and medico-political news
  • Covering breaking policy shifts, clinical trials, regulatory decisions and sector developments
  • Attending medical conferences and producing both news and feature content
  • Interviewing clinicians, academics and healthcare stakeholders
  • Contributing ideas to daily editorial planning and news coverage
  • Upholding high editorial standards with strong sourcing and accuracy


What you’ll bring:

  • At least 3 years of journalism experience in pharma, clinical or health policy reporting
  • Proven background in fast-paced daily news environments
  • Strong grasp of the UK medical and policy landscape
  • Excellent writing and research skills with a focus on relevance and clarity
  • Confident interviewing style and solid network of healthcare contacts
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating remotely with a supportive editorial team
  • A science background is helpful, but by no means essential


What's on offer

  • Flexible, remote-first working model (UK based)
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • A collaborative team where everyone is given trust and autonomy to succeed


Apply now with your CV and relevant work example links.


[Keywords] Pharma Journalism, Daily news reporting, clinical reporting, medical journalist, health journalist, health reporter, medico-political news, science journalist

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