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Norstella Reporter - Chemist + Druggist in London, United Kingdom
Reporter - Chemist + Druggist
Company: Citeline
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time
Job ID: R-1899
Description
About Citeline
C+D is a brand within Citeline,part of the Norstella group of Pharma informationsolutions. Citeline is one of the world's leading providers of data and intelligence on clinical trials, drug treatments, medical devices and what's new in the regulatory and commercial landscape.Relying on us to deliver vital advantage when making critical R&D and commercial decisions, our customers come from over 3000 of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, contract research organizations (CROs), medical technology, biotechnology and healthcare service providers, including the top 10 global pharma and CROs.
To amplify the ability to make critical decisions, Citeline is proud to become part of Norstella; an organisation that unites the market leading companies Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo and The Dedham Group. Our shared goal is to improve patient access to life-changing therapies. We are stronger together and as a Norstella company, Citeline plays a key role in helping to connect the dots from pipeline to patient.
For over 150 years, C+D Data (from Chemist+Druggist) has provided the healthcare sector with trustworthy pharmacy product information. Our expansive data set is the most accurate and comprehensive compendium of products sold into the UK pharmacy, and our numerous solutions help connect the dots between product and industry, so customers can stay at the forefront of a dynamic market.
Job description:
Our breaking news, exclusive investigations and social media campaigns are picked up by both local and national press. We also pride ourselves on our in-depth investigations, and use a range of platforms to reach our readership – from podcasts and live blogging to Twitter chats, Facebook Live and interactive graphics.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and tenacious reporter; eager to scope out fresh angles to news stories, and experiment with new ways to present content online. You don’t need to have a background writing about the NHS, it’s more important that you can find fresh ways to deliver news and features, and really get to know and engage with our audience of dedicated healthcare professionals. Can you live blog from an event? Use social media to source unusual news stories? Work with our digital designer to bring online features to life? And still pin down a government minister on a tough topic? Then we want to hear from you.
Working in our central London headquarters (on a hybrid-working basis) as part of the award-winning C+D team – this role will involve breaking exclusives and collaborating on thought-provoking analysis pieces. There will also be some UK-wide travel at times.
Responsibilities:
In this role as a Reporter you will:
Work with the news editor to set the brand’s news agenda, and write daily exclusive news stories for the UK’s community pharmacists
Become a complete expert in your patch – following up on the big issues without prompting from the editors
Develop a strong list of trusted contacts who will feed off-the-record stories and briefings
Develop high-level contacts who will be able to confirm and deny rumours
Experiment with exciting ways to deliver C+D’s award-winning content, including videos and podcasts
Develop our content to grow our audience
Contribute to commercial revenue and growth by supporting C+D at external events – including the C+D Awards and round tables – and in the wider media as appropriate
Take on news editing responsibilities as required
Qualifications
Previous news reporter/journalism experience
Training from an NCTJ-accredited course (preferred)
Brimming with ideas for investigations, interactive content, campaigns and data-driven journalism
Up-to-date knowledge of media and publishing law
A proven track record of meeting deadlines
Fastidious attention to detail
Self-motivated
Ability to work well under pressure
Passionate about using new ways and social media to develop audience engagement
Capable of quickly getting to grips with complex topics
Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
Benefits:
25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day
5% pension match
Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded)
Group Income Protection (100% employer funded)
Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness
Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
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