Commissioning Editor - Journals - Maternity Cover

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor for Medical Journals. This maternity cover role involves commissioning outstanding content and working with experts in the field. Ideal candidates should have a degree in biomedical sciences and proven experience in medical publishing. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach are essential. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working culture

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scientific/medical publishing.
• Ability to implement new ideas in medicine and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning high quality, relevant content for journals.
• Understanding key therapy areas in biomedical sciences.
• Overseeing editorial processes to ensure quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Curiosity about healthcare

Education

Degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

Overview

Commissioning Editor - Medical Journals - Maternity Cover

Are you passionate about advancing medical knowledge? Here's your opportunity to join the dynamic Medicine and Healthcare team of a leading global academic publisher, seeking a Commissioning Editor to play a pivotal role in shaping their medicine and healthcare journals. We are looking for a journal publishing professional who is looking to advance their career and work closely with some of the world's leading experts in clinical research and drug development, while gaining a strong working knowledge of journal operations. This role is a maternity cover for up to 12 months and offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning high quality, relevant content – identifying and developing engaging articles that resonate with the organisation's readership.
• Developing a thorough understanding of key therapy areas and emerging topics in biomedical sciences through networking, social media and virtual/in person attendance at conferences.
• Collaborating closely with authors, editorial boards, and key opinion leaders to maintain a robust network.
• Overseeing Editorial Processes: Ensuring a smooth peer review and editorial decision-making process, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Conducting Reviews by regularly assessing processes to uphold industry-leading customer service.
• Work with world-renowned experts in clinical research and drug development, gaining insights into journal operations at one of the largest global academic publishers.
• Join a friendly team with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• A degree in biomedical sciences, due to the nature of the role and its requirements.
• Relevant proven experience in scientific/medical publishing.
• Experience with problem-solving, and ensuring ideas are explored.
• Strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine curiosity about the healthcare industry.
• A proactive approach to exploring and implementing new ideas in medicine and healthcare.

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a highly competitive remuneration package.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working culture with three days in the London office and two days from home.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, and additional discretionary days during the holiday season.
• Private medical insurance and more!

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of medicine and healthcare publishing, we want to hear from you!

For further information please send your CV and a short cover letter to:

This role is based in the UK, and candidates must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.