Commissioning Editor - Medical Journals - Maternity Cover

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic publisher in London seeks a Commissioning Editor for medical journals, covering maternity leave. This hybrid role involves commissioning content, collaborating with authors and ensuring high-quality editorial processes. Candidates should have a degree in biomedical sciences and relevant publishing experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scientific/medical publishing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
• Ability to explore and implement new ideas in medicine.

Responsibilities

• Commission high quality, relevant content.
• Develop understanding of key therapy areas.
• Oversee editorial processes and 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!

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

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