Call for Applications: Associate Senior Editor (from 1 January 2027)

BPS Assessment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary BPS membership

Free BJP & BJCP access

Funded conference registration

Funded Editorial Board meeting travel

BPS member benefits access (travelGrat

Job summary

British Pharmacological Society's British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology seeks a new Associate Senior Editor to join its Editorial Board from 1 January 2027. This UK-based CPT trainee role offers hands-on editorial training, mentorship, and involvement in strategic journal activities while building editorial skills and networks.

Responsibilities are tailored with the Editor-in-Chief. The role supports the Senior Editorial team, reviews manuscripts, and contributes to new initiatives, with

Qualifications

• NTN in CPT (UK) and current CPT training trajectory.
• Interest in clinical pharmacology publishing and equity in science.
• Experience reviewing manuscripts and engaging with editorial processes.

Responsibilities

• Editorial development and support to Senior Editors.
• Assist Editor-in-Chief in preparing Issue Highlights and Editor’s Picks.
• Contribute to editorials with guidance from Senior Editors.
• Review manuscripts in your specialty area.
• Support processing of submissions with Senior Editors.
• Contribute to editorial policy and new initiatives.
• Promote BJCP within your institution and networks.
• Support journal promotion at scientific meetings.
• Attend monthly Senior Editor teleconferences.
• Attend annual Editorial Board meeting (funded).
• Champion EDI in authorship, peer review, and board activities.

Skills

NTN in Clinical Pharmacology & Therap

Final three years of CPT training

Enthusiasm for clinical pharmacology

Experience reviewing manuscripts

Editorial writing & research comms

Engagement in BPS community

Education

National Training Number in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (UK)

Job description

Call for Applications: Associate Senior Editor (from 1 January 2027)

The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP), owned by the British Pharmacological Society and published by Wiley, is seeking a new Associate Senior Editor to join its Editorial Board from 1 January 2027.

This is a unique opportunity for a UK-based Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics trainee to gain high-level editorial experience on a world-leading journal, contribute to the future of clinical pharmacology publishing, and support a collaborative global author and editor community. Participation may provide evidence towards attainment of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Capabilities in Practice ( CiPs ) 3, 4 and 7.

About the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP)

BJCP bridges the gap between the medical profession, clinical research, and the pharmaceutical industry by publishing impactful research on all aspects of drug action in humans.

Guided by the Society’s values and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, BJCP is committed to scientific rigour, transparency, and a publishing culture where every voice in clinical pharmacology can be heard.

The Editorial Board includes seven Senior Editors, one Associate Senior Editor, Executive Editors, and an international advisory group led by the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief.

Role Purpose

The Associate Senior Editor role provides hands‑on editorial training and mentorship within a leading international journal. The role is suited to UK-based CPT trainees with an interest in academic publishing, research integrity, and equitable science.

You will support the Senior Editorial team and contribute to strategic journal activities while building editorial skills and networks in a supportive environment. Responsibilities can be tailored to your interests and capacity in agreement with the Editor-in-Chief.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Development & Support
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief in preparing Issue Highlights and Editor’s Picks
• Contribute to Editorials with support from Senior Editors
• Review manuscripts in your specialty area
• Support Senior Editors in processing submissions
• Contribute to editorial policy and new initiatives
• Advocate for BJCP within your institution and networks
• Support journal promotion at scientific meetings
• Leadership & EDI
• Attend monthly Senior Editor teleconferences
• Attend the annual Editorial Board meeting ( funded )
• Champion EDI principles in authorship , peer review , and board activities

Skills & Experience

• National Training Number (NTN) in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (UK)
• Typically in the final three years of training (ST5–7)
• Enthusiasm for clinical pharmacology, publishing , and inclusive science
• Experience reviewing manuscripts
• Interest in editorial writing and research communication
• Engagement in the BPS community

Term, Time Commitment & Support

Term : 1 year

Time commitment : Variable and flexible based on capacity ( discussed with Editor-in-Chief)

• Complimentary BPS membership
• Free access to BJP & BJCP
• Funded registration for Pharmacology conference during your term
• Funded attendance at Editorial Board meeting ( travel covered per BPS policy )
• Access to BPS member benefits , including travel grants and discounted meetings

Encouragement to Apply

Studies show women and individuals from under-represented groups often apply only when they meet all criteria, while others apply when they meet ~60%. This is a flexible development role where enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment matter most. If you are a UK- based CPT trainee excited to shape the future of clinical pharmacology publishing , we strongly encourage you to apply , even if you feel you don’t meet every requirement or have limited editorial experience .

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The British Pharmacological Society values diverse perspectives across gender , geography , ethnicity , socioeconomic background, and career stage.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including women , disabled scientists , first- generation academics , and those based outside London/Oxford/Cambridge.

Reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process will be provided on request .