Senior Editor (Biotech)

TL;DR

Senior Editor (Biotech): Building and leading the editorial engine, transforming complex topics in machine learning and protein engineering into compelling storylines. Focus on bridging the gap between research teams and the global scientific community, sourcing stories, and directing creators across multiple formats.

Location: Amsterdam, Remote - US West Coast, Remote - US East Coast, Zürich

Company

hirify.global offers a software platform for AI-guided discovery and optimization of proteins, enabling biologists to design proteins faster and at scale.

What you will do

• Act as an internal journalist, regularly interviewing ML researchers and biologists to identify key stories.
• Own and maintain the master editorial calendar, ensuring a steady stream of high-impact content.
• Build and manage a bench of elite freelance science writers, technical illustrators, and video producers.
• Ensure every piece of content meets the highest standards of scientific accuracy, narrative clarity, and brand voice.
• Partner with the Growth and PR teams to maximize the reach of stories.
• Track the impact of editorial work, using data-driven insights to refine the narrative strategy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of science writing or science journalism experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in life sciences, computer science, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing and interviewing skills to extract compelling stories from conversations with scientists.
• Experience writing for multiple audiences and formats.
• Understanding of multi-channel content distribution.
• Ability to work independently and ship content on deadline.

Nice to have

• Experience in biotech, pharma, or scientific software companies.
• Background in science journalism for major publications or industry media.
• Familiarity with protein engineering, synthetic biology, or computational biology.
• Experience with content management systems, basic design tools (Figma/Canva), and analytics platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity stake.
• Wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.
• Focus on building the best possible team culture.