Asia Healthcare Reporter - Singapore

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time. Post-pandemic Asia has a wealth of health stories to tell. The rapid ageing of the East Asia economic powerhouses, the emergence of new pathogens, breakthrough drug development in Japan, the impact of geopolitical tensions on biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in China and India ... the list goes on. The healthcare journalist in Asia literally chronicles life and death, and its profound business and political ramifications. Bloomberg News is looking for a journalist that can work with our reporters scattered across the region to tell the most compelling Asia healthcare stories. You will be trusted to connect the dots, produce authoritative coverage of the region's most important life science and public health news, and articulate the global importance of Asia to the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies. We'll trust you to:

• Deliver quick turnaround spot news, as well as in-depth analysis on industry changes
• Be, or show the potential to be, deeply networked in the health and pharmaceutical industries with an eye on breaking news
• Be curious about the latest drug development breakthroughs and follow the progress of clinical trials for new drugs
• Collaborate with other reporters in the team and around the world
• Be committed to the best journalistic practices

You'll need to have:

• At least 5 years of experience in financial journalism
• Experience in covering topics such as science, environment and healthcare as a reporter
• Experience working in a real-time news environment
• Rich knowledge about major healthcare markets in this region, such as China and Japan
• Excellent news judgement
• Ability to build up a network of sources, contacts and analysts in the industry
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
• Bachelor's degree or degree-equivalent qualifications

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans. If this sounds like you: Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: Learn more about our office and benefits: Singapore | Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email AMER_recruit@bloomberg.net (Americas), EMEA_recruit@bloomberg.net (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or APAC_recruit@bloomberg.net (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for.