editor - Recensione dipendente - Editor presso BioCentury Publications

It's a great remote part-time position, and the tasks were not difficult at all. I would recommend it to my fellow colleagues who love data analysis and want to understand more about the biotechnology industry.

The system initially was difficult to navigate namely because the information to input was siloed. Nonetheless, it's a minor con and can be easily fixed.

You will never find a better crash course in all things drug and diagnostic development than joining BioCentury's Editorial team, and you will never be bored. You will be exposed to a broad range of scientific, clinical, financial, regulatory and policy topics, and you'll get to speak to the leadership making that progress happen across industry, academia and government, who are happy to speak with you because of BioCentury's reputation and relationships. The expectation is that you do not just report news, you provide analysis, so there is ample opportunity for creativity and critical thinking, which is encouraged by management. Over its 27+ year history, the company has adapted to changing publishing models and industry priorities, and created new opportunities for long-term employees along with it. The 401k match is generous and encourages saving. The culture is friendly, with a lot of great relationships across departments.

The learning curve is steep and the daily workload is substantial, particularly as you're getting your bearings; it feels lighter over time. Starting compensation for junior employees is low, though there can be large percent gains year over year in response to strong performance, and can therefore jump as much as 2x within a few years, at least in certain departments.