Are you interested in a career as a scientific editor
Would you like to be part of a team that delivers scientific publications to a global community
About our Team
At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
About the Role
This is a one year part-time contract role for secondment coverage. Candidate must possess a unique blend of in-depth medical and general knowledge, international experience of health systems and the work of non-governmental and international institutions in health, and a passion for global health and health care worldwide. A collaborative attitude that fosters good working relationships across teams and with external partners is essential. You must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communications and organisational skills and flexibility to stand in for others as required are a given.
Responsibilities
- To read and critically evaluate (by applying in-depth and up-to-date scientific and medical knowledge) all papers allocated present them to the editorial team arrange peer review (by choosing appropriate experts in the field) on a select few with the highest potential clinical value participate in consensual decision making.
- To take part in the critical assessment of other editors papers cross The Lancet family at pre-review and post-review stages
- To negotiate revisions with authors ensuring that manuscripts accepted for publication meet the highest standards of medical and scientific reporting
- To monitor ongoing research activity in allocated specialty areas, and regularly communicate with international key medical researchers and pro-actively attract key clinical trials to The Lancet.
- To commission Seminars and Reviews in agreement with the commissioning team
- To work closely with the Senior Executive Editor (global) and the Editor-in-Chief in commissioning Global Health Series and Commissions
- To lead and pro-actively shape such Series and Commissions by holding face-to-face meetings and ensuring first-class novel in-depth scientific work to effect change in areas of global importance
- To work closely with the Senior Executive Editor (clinical) and contribute to the programme of Clinical Series and Commissions by suggesting ideas to the team and commission Series and Commissions in clinically important areas.
- Foster relationships with Commissioners and Series authors and relevant conference organisers and societies to achieve the widest possible dissemination and continuing attention to the topic.
- To take part in the weekly rota of leader writing
- Monitor important health and clinical issues worldwide
- Contribute topical ideas of clinical, public health, and policy importance on a weekly basis
- Make comments on leaders written by others and assist less experienced leader writers as needed
Requirements
- Have been educated to MD or PhD level with research experience.
- Have experience in a variety of health settings, both globally and by institution.
- Have previous editorial experience in a leading general medical journal is of advantage.
- Have ability to participate in team decisions and planning.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have organisational and planning skills to ensure deadlines are met and continuous improvement of processes is achieved.
- Have ability to communicate with authors, reviewers, commissioners, and high-level international leaders in health with authority and confidence, applying broad and in-depth clinical, scientific, and health policy knowledge.
- Has a solid grasp of technologies used in day-to-day editorial work.
- Have ability to provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced editorial colleagues.
- Passionate about research, researchers, science, health care, and global health.
- Purposeful, driven and results oriented resilient and seeks to overcome challenges or barriers.
- Pro-actively seeking out content and making connections with research, clinical, and global health leaders.
- Intelligent and intellectually curious.
- Highly collaborative within a large team of different skill levels.
Work in a way that works for you
We 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 productive
About the Business
A 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.
RELX 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.
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