FDA Reporter

The Opportunity

Endpoints News is seeking a newsbreaking policy reporter to cover the Food and Drug Administration.

How the biopharmaceutical industry is regulated has changed dramatically. There’s global pressure to move faster on trials, and the FDA is contending with changing consumer interest in compounding pharmacies that blur the lines between pharmaceuticals and wellness. What the FDA does next will be this reporter’s job to chronicle. 

The right reporter will put regulations in context, scoop news on people and policy, and illuminate the push and pull between industry and government. Strong candidates will have a vision for the beat, an understanding of Endpoints’ mission and ambition, and a collaborative, team-first attitude.

The exact role will be shaped by the candidate. We seek to hire talent first, and build coverage around it. Successful applicants will have a background covering health policy and a demonstrated interest in biopharma. A track record of clips with vivid writing, competition-beating reporting and beat-defining ideas is a must. 

Endpoints is an ambitious, award-winning specialty news publication that covers the world of biopharma, healthcare, and technology, chronicling the people, money, companies and regulations that drive those industries.  

This role will work closely with deputy editor Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer and the rest of the pharma reporting team. This is a work-from-anywhere role, and candidates must be confident operating independently in a digital-first environment. The team works an East Coast schedule. Strong preference will be given to candidates in DC or who have proven they can cover the agency from afar.

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 and highly dependent on experience and qualifications

It's important to note that salary information provided in job descriptions is subject to change and may be dependent on a variety of factors such as location, experience, and qualifications. The salary range provided is meant to give potential applicants an idea of the compensation they can expect, but it is not a guarantee of a specific salary. Actual salary may vary based on individual factors and negotiations. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on salary history or other personal factors.

Why Join Us?

🌍 Work From Anywhere!

👥 Positive, Supportive, and Collaborative Work Culture.

🌴 Paid Time Off: Generous PTO is offered annually, plus 12 company holidays and 2 floating holidays!

🩺 Medical Insurance: Endpoints pays 70% of premiums for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.

🦷 Fully-Paid Benefits for Employees: Dental and Vision insurance, Short-Term and Long Term Disability, $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, and our Employee Assistance Program.

📁 Additional Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance: Offered through Guardian.

🩹 MDLIVE: See a doctor, mental health professional, nutritionist, or dermatologist on your time and online! 

👪 Family Leave: All employees are eligible for fully-paid Primary or Secondary Caregiver Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

💪 Paid Volunteer Days: Provides employees with the opportunity to engage in community service & volunteer activities.

💸 401K: Endpoints will match 100% of the first 3% of an employee's contribution; followed by 50% match of the next 2%.

💻 Equipment Provided: Laptop, monitor, and additional equipment needs.

📱WFH Stipend: $75 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

🏠 Home Office Stipend: $500 annually to help you create your dream office.

💊 Benefits Marketplace: We’ve partnered with Bennie to provide discounted products for employees such as other insurances, family planning & support, behavioral health, wellness, pet insurance, and financial wellness.

💼 MetLife Legal: We’ve partnered with MetLife Legal Services to provide a discounted legal plan for our employees.

Endpoints News is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Endpoints News operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.