Commissioning Editor – Medical Journal

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in London is seeking a Commissioning Editor to shape prestigious medical journals. The role requires a degree in biomedical sciences and experience in editorial processes. This is a hybrid position offering competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical sciences publishing.
• Familiarity with medical/healthcare publishing or medical communications.
• A proactive approach to new ideas in medicine.

Responsibilities

• Commission high-quality content for journals.
• Develop understanding of biomedical topics.
• Collaborate with authors and editorial boards.
• Ensure smooth editorial processes.

Skills

Editorial experience

Problem-solving

Time management

Curiosity about healthcare

Education

Degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in STM publishing? We are excited to be partnering with a leading London based global academic publisher to recruit a Commissioning Editor to join their highly successful publishing team. As a Commissioning Editor you will play a pivotal role in shaping their prestigious suite of medical and health journals, and this is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in clinical research and drug development. This role will work on a hybrid basis with three days in the office and two days

You will be responsible for:

• Commissioning high quality 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.
• Collaborating closely with authors, editorial boards, and key opinion leaders to foster relationships and enhance content quality.
• Overseeing Editorial Processes by ensuring a smooth peer review and editorial decision-making process, that maintains their high standards.
• Regularly assessing and reviewing processes to uphold industry-leading customer service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in biomedical sciences publishing and who enjoys researching scientific literature. You will work alongside world-renowned experts in clinical research and drug development, gaining invaluable 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 demonstrable editorial/commissioning experience in medical/healthcare publishing or medical communications
• Experience with problem-solving, and making sure 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

The role offers a highly attractive salary plus bonus and excellent company benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a collaborative and supportive working environment.

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