Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?
Would you like to work on the leading independent clinical journals?
About our Team
The Lancet's family of world-renowned medical journals are committed to publishing the best science for better lives. We are an international team, handling high-quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all aspects of medicine.
About the Role
As a full-time, in-house Senior Editor, you will oversee the creation and publication of original material for our online and print journals. You will take ownership of individual submissions and through organisation of quality peer review and developmental editing you will ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice changing results from the field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating peer review of high-quality research papers
- Commissioning engaging state-of-the-art reviews and commentaries
- Taking ownership of individual journal sections or projects as required
- Developing and maintaining relationships with our global communities to attract high-quality research for the journal
- Writing editorials that define the journals’ identities
- Contributing to written content
- Helping develop new initiatives for future growth of the journals
- Attending scientific conferences and events as required occasionally
Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences
- Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, a range of internal teams, and members of the media
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines
- Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner
- Proficiency with MS Office and ability to pick up IT systems rapidly
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working with us
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play.
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Purposeful Work
When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.
Growing Every Day
Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.
Together, we create possibilities.
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