Senior Editor – The Lancet eClinicalMedicine

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Senior Editor – The Lancet eClinicalMedicine

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RELX

Job description

In-House Senior Editor – The Lancet eClinicalMedicineDo you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?Would you like to work on The Lancet’s Gold open access general medicine journal?About our TeamEClinicalMedicine is a member of The Lancet’s family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. We are a small, collaborative, international team, handling a large volume of high-quality research, review and opinion submissions to drive thought leadership across all medical specialties. We build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer exciting, interesting, and thought-provoking contentAbout the RoleAs an In-House Senior Editor, you will oversee the creation and publication of original content. You will take ownership for overseeing submissions and quality peer reviews to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global relationships with people and institutes in the medical and research.ResponsibilitiesArranging peer review and commissioning content;Scanning medical literature and news to keep up-to-date with developments;Attending conferences and academic meetings, along with laboratory and institutional visits;Writing editorials, commissioning reviews and commentaries and publishing correspondence to build the journal’s profile among the communities we serve;Subediting material from all sections of our journal to improve clarity of expression and to conform to journal style;Suggesting and helping to develop new initiatives for future developments and enhancements to our journal.RequirementsHave a Medical degree with clinical experience or PhD in related field with postdoctoral experience;Demonstrate great knowledge of biological and medical sciences;Have an exceptional command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner;Be able to communicate and negotiate constructively with members of the medical profession, the media and colleagues;Have proficiency with IT systems including MS Office;Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver successful projects and initiatives on-time;Have a natural ability to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders, teams and our community;Be able to travel to internationally for meetings and conferences.Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 productiveWorking with usWe 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. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do and how they do it.Working for youAt Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWellbeing programsLife assuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeLong service awardsSave As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loanMaternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and childrenRECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resourcesAccess to employee discounts via Perks at WorkAbout UsA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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Location

London

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:15:59 GMT

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