Commissioning Editor - Medicine & Healthcare

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic publisher is seeking Commissioning Editors in London. The role involves commissioning content for healthcare journals, collaborating with experts, and requires a degree in biomedical sciences. Enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid work model. This position offers opportunities for personal growth alongside industry experts in clinical research and drug development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working culture

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in scientific/medical publishing or communications.
• Experience in researching scientific literature.
• Proactive in exploring and implementing new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Commission high-quality and relevant content for journals.
• Develop understanding of key therapy areas through networking.
• Collaborate with authors and editorial boards.

Skills

Strong time management

Problem-solving abilities

Genuine curiosity about healthcare

Initiating debates

Education

Degree in biomedical sciences

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing medical knowledge and healthcare? Here’s your opportunity to join the dynamic Medicine and Healthcare team of a leading global academic publisher, seeking Commissioning Editors to play a pivotal role in shaping their medicine and healthcare journals. We are looking for 3 journal publishing professionals who are looking to advance their careers 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. These roles are offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home.

Reporting to the Commissioning Team Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Commissioning high quality and 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 a background in biomedical sciences 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. The Medicine & Health Commissioning team is a large and 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 experience in scientific/medical publishing or medical communications
• Experience with problem-solving, initiating debate, 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 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 of 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.