Commissioning Editor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing life sciences publisher is seeking a talented Commissioning Editor to join its editorial team. You will play a key role in developing high-impact content across a portfolio of digital and print publications while fostering relationships with key opinion leaders. This innovative opportunity offers a collaborative work environment and career progression in a promising field.

Benefits

Collaborative and flexible work environment

Career progression opportunities

Contribute to global scientific innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a publishing or editorial role, ideally within STM or life sciences.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Passion for science communication and content development.

Responsibilities

• Commission content from researchers, clinicians, and industry experts.
• Maintain and develop relationships with authors and peer reviewers.
• Monitor scientific trends to identify commissioning opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Management

Content Strategy

Education

Degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

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Location: Hybrid (London-based office) or Remote (UK-based)

About the Role:

An innovative and fast-growing life sciences publisher is seeking a talented and driven Commissioning Editor to join its editorial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of high-impact content across a portfolio of respected digital and print publications in the biomedical space.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience within academic, STM, or trade publishing, with a strong understanding of content strategy, commissioning practices, and author engagement. You’ll be responsible for identifying trending topics, building relationships with key opinion leaders, and shaping high-quality content for a global scientific audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission content from researchers, clinicians, and industry experts for digital features, interviews, and opinion pieces
• Maintain and develop relationships with editorial board members, authors, and peer reviewers
• Monitor scientific and industry trends to identify emerging topics and commissioning opportunities
• Collaborate with the editorial, marketing, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of content
• Support content planning and development for special issues, supplements, or multimedia formats
• Represent the publication at relevant scientific conferences and virtual events when appropriate

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a publishing or editorial role, ideally within STM or life sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with academic and industry stakeholders
• Passion for science communication and content development
• A scientific background (degree in life sciences or related field) is highly desirable

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative, flexible, and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Career progression opportunities in a rapidly expanding publishing business
• A chance to contribute to content that supports global scientific innovation and collaboration

If you're passionate about life sciences and eager to shape thought-leading editorial content, we’d love to hear from you.