Acting  In-House Deputy Editor - The Lancet eBioMedicine (12 Month FTC)

Do 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?

Location: UK

About our team

eBioMedicine is a member of The Lancet's family of world-renowned biomedical 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 biomedical specialties. We build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer exciting, interesting, and thought-provoking content

About the role

As an In-House Deputy 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.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial decision‑making and contribute to the journal's editorial strategy

• Help lead, coordinate, and support the editorial team in collaboration with the Editor‑in‑Chief

• Act as a delegate for the Editor‑in‑Chief when required

• Manage peer review processes and commission high‑quality content

• Stay informed on developments in biomedical and clinical research and relevant news

• Represent the journal at conferences, meetings, and institutional visits

• Write and commission editorials, reviews, and commentaries to strengthen the journal's profile

• Contribute to continuous improvement through new initiatives and enhancements

• Manage a team of UK-based Senior Editors

Requirements

• A PhD and or a Medical Degree in a relevant field

• Advanced training or equivalent experience in medical, biomedical, or related research fields

• Significant editorial experience, including senior‑level responsibility and team leadership

• Strong knowledge of biological and biomedical sciences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to collaborate and communicate constructively with diverse stakeholders and communities

• Confidence using common digital and office tools (e.g. MS Office or equivalent)

• A collaborative, inclusive approach to teamwork and project delivery

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

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 for you

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 days

• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

• Wellbeing programs

• Life assurance                         

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

•  Save As You Earn share option scheme

• Travel Season ticket loan

•  Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Optional Dental Insurance

• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

• Access to extensive learning and development resources

• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

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.

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