Lead Reporter - Pink Sheet

About Pink Sheet Pink Sheet is a premier source for authoritative regulatory reporting and comprehensive policy analysis, specifically tailored for biopharma professionals. We expertly link agency actions, guidance, advisory committee votes, and enforcement trends with their implications for market access and compliance—empowering regulatory, legal, and strategy teams to anticipate changes with confidence. As part of Citeline (a Norstella company), Pink Sheet utilizes exclusive datasets and trackers in collaboration with a global editorial team, delivering timely and expert insights on both US and international regulatory landscapes. Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled and experienced journalist to drive coverage of US FDA and policy developments. You will be responsible for breaking news and delivering insightful analysis on CDER/CBER decision-making, guidances, rulemaking, advisory committees, user fee programs, enforcement trends, and significant congressional and HHS developments that affect the biopharma industry's route to market. You will excel in a fast-paced digital newsroom environment—quickly filing accurate updates when news breaks and subsequently providing detailed context as events unfold. Why Join Us? Impact: Your reporting will shape industry understanding of agency decisions and policy changes, aiding teams in making informed regulatory and market-access decisions. Platform & Reach: Join a trusted brand with unique tools and access, with opportunities to publish various formats and engage directly with a specialized audience. Mission: As part of Norstella, our aim is to expedite the availability of therapies to patients by combining best-in-class brands and advanced data for smarter decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of a reporting beat covering FDA centers, leadership changes, rulemaking, advisory committees, inspection and enforcement dynamics, as well as Hill/HHS policy shifts; produce exclusive stories and enterprise features that highlight their significance. Break news with quick, accurate reporting and follow up with analysis that interprets guidance, decisions, and performance signals for our professional audience. Build and maintain high-level sources across FDA, Capitol Hill, industry, patient groups, and policy circles; conduct on-the-record and background interviews to enrich insight. Leverage Pink Sheet resources (e.g., Performance Trackers, Global Pharma Guidance Tracker) to identify trends and support your reporting; collaborate with editors and data specialists to incorporate valuable charts and infographics. Cover advisory committee meetings and significant policy forums (often in-person), ensuring timely and focused reporting on decisions. Contribute to podcasts, newsletters, and various projects or explainer series; actively pitch ideas and help evolve coverage strategies. Work with team members across Citeline publications on stories that span commercial and regulatory topics; maintain our commitment to independence, fairness, and data-driven journalism. Qualifications: 5+ years of journalism experience (business, policy, or healthcare) with a proven track record of breaking news and delivering analysis for a professional audience. Strong familiarity with US FDA processes and the legislative/policy landscape. Excellent source-building skills, comfortable interviewing senior regulators, industry leaders, and policy experts. Quick-thinking digital instincts—ability to file rapidly and provide in-depth context; adept with CMS workflows and remote team collaboration. Curiosity for data—experience using trackers, datasets, and public filings to enhance reporting; basic skills in charting and visualization are a plus. Exceptional writing skills with a strategic focus on implications of changes; strong editorial judgment and attention to detail. Our Guiding Principles for Success at Norstella: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First Integrity, Truth, and Reality Kindness, Empathy, and Grace Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance Humility, Gratitude, and Learning Benefits: Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental & Vision Benefits Basic Life and AD&D Benefits 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Please Note - All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. We are not currently accepting candidates who are on an OPT visa. The expected base salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000, with offers typically not made at or near the top of this range. Salary offers consider various factors including skills, training, experience, education, and relevant certifications. The role also includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Norstella is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment for all job applicants and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from various backgrounds to apply. If you share our passion and excitement for this role, we are excited to consider you!

Created: 2026-03-10