Application Scientist

Company: Drug Hunter
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

About Us: 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.Location: Remote position based in the US, ideally in a biotech hub such as Boston, San Diego, or the San Francisco Bay areaSummary: The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding background in medicinal chemistry, or a related field and will be passionate about communicating scientific research. Responsibilities include creating engaging scientific content, delivering client-facing Drug Hunter demos, and contributing to product development through customer engagement and feedback.Key Responsibilities:

• Industry Research and Analysis:
  • Stay on top of the latest trends in the pharma and biotech industry and represent Drug Hunter as a thought leader in drug discovery
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources into compelling communications
  • Suggest and help implement new features based on industry feedback
  • Content Development and Distribution:
    • Prepare articles based on webinars, interviews, and recordings
    • Prepare educational content for Drug Hunter members such as cheat sheets, calculators, posters, and directories
    • Prepare social media posts on Drug Hunter content including articles, events, and webinars
    • Develop video content for educational and marketing purposes
    • Prepare content for different newsletter formats
    • Develop materials to support Drug Hunter presentations such as webinars, site visits, demos, and articles
    • Industry Relations:
      • Provide technical demos of the Drug Hunter platform to prospects and existing Drug Hunter members
      • Contribute to the organization of virtual and in-person events such as webinars, dinners, mixers, symposia, and workshops
      • Attend conferences and capture compelling scientific highlights
      • Attend internal and external webinars and create scientific content of high value from virtual events
      • Customer Success and Training:
        • Assist Drug Hunter members in fully utilizing tools and resources effectively to ensure renewal
        • Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to enhance the user experience of Drug Hunter members
        • Collaboration and Communication:
          • Work closely with the editorial, marketing, business development, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent messaging and highest quality content
          • Engage with the scientific community through social media, forums, events, conferences and other communication channelsRequirements:
            • Ph.D. in chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field
            • 5+ years of experience in drug discovery or a related field, ideally in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries
            • Strong understanding of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and industry trends.
            • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
            • Digitally native, comfortable with social media, software, databases, literature search tools, and new technologies and platforms, and eager to apply new best practices to a growing organization
            • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment.
            • Ability to meet strict deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:
              • Familiarity with Drug Hunter's platform and tools
              • Established network within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
              • Experience with scientific content creation and data analysis
              • Experience with public speaking, webinars, or educational workshopsWhy Join Drug Hunter?
                • Be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry and scientific innovation
                • Contribute to a platform that influences drug discovery and development worldwide
                • Engage with leading experts and industry partners, expanding your professional network
                • Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development
                • Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits packageTo Apply:Your application should include:
                • A resume or CV
                • A cover letter stating why you are excited about this opportunity
                • A draft for a social media post about a recent ground-breaking development in small molecule drug discovery illustrated with an image written independently by youApplications are considered on a rolling basis.
                  
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