Commissioning Editor - Journals - Maternity Cover

REDWOOD PUBLISHING RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor for a maternity cover position in London. This role involves commissioning high-quality articles and collaborating with experts in biomedical science. Ideal candidates will have a degree in biomedical sciences and experience in medical publishing. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scientific/medical publishing.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Genuine curiosity about the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Commission content for medicine and healthcare journals.
• Collaborate with authors and editorial boards.
• Oversee editorial processes to maintain quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Curiosity about healthcare

Education

Degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

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.

You will be responsible for:

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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in biomedical science publishing and who enjoys researching scientific literature. You will work alongside world-renowned experts in clinical research and drug development, gaining insights into journal operations at one of the largest global academic publishers. This is a friendly team, where there’s lots of scope for personal growth and development.

We are looking for:

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: Benefit from a 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: [e-mail]

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