Deputy Editor, Cell Reports Medicine

Elsevier; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global publishing and analytics leader is seeking a Deputy Editor for Cell Reports Medicine in London. The role involves managing editorial staff, shaping journal strategy, and engaging with the scientific community. Candidates should possess a PhD or MD in a relevant field and have at least 4 years of editorial experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this diverse work environment, which promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to learning platforms

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of editorial experience is required.
• Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Editor-in-Chief and manage editorial staff.
• Contribute to journal strategy and development.
• Oversee peer review and editorial decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience managing or mentoring others

Ability to evaluate scientific topics

Interest in science communication

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD or MD in a relevant biomedical or clinical field

Job description

Deputy Editor, Cell Reports Medicine

Are you an experienced Editor looking to develop your career?

Do you have a real passion for Science?

Location: London, Oxford (UK), Amsterdam (NL), or Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai (CN)

About Our Team

Cell Reports Medicine is a leading open-access journal from Cell Press. We publish innovative research in translational and clinical science. Our team is collaborative, inclusive, and committed to supporting global health through high-quality science.

About the Role

We are looking for a Deputy Editor to help shape the future of Cell Reports Medicine. You will support the Editor-in-Chief, manage a team of editors, and contribute to journal strategy. You will also engage with the scientific community, oversee peer review, and help develop editorial content. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in any area related to the topics that Cell Reports Medicine covers, with MDs with extensive research experience also considered. Candidates should have extensive editorial experience, strong communication skills, with an interest in managing a team, engaging with the scientific community, and the ability to work well in diverse team settings.

Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Editor-in-Chief and manage editorial staff

• Contributing to journal strategy and development

• Overseeing peer review and editorial decisions

• Commissioning and editing Reviews and Perspectives

• Building relationships with researchers and institutions

• Representing the journal at conferences and events

• Improving editorial workflows and author experience

Requirements

• PhD or MD in a relevant biomedical or clinical field

• At least 4 years of editorial experience

• Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to evaluate a wide range of scientific topics

• Interest in science communication and publishing trends

• Comfortable working independently and in diverse teams

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

• Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

• Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year

• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

• Wellbeing programs

• Life assurance

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

• Long service awards

• Save As You Earn share option scheme

• Travel Season ticket loan

• Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

• RELX Cares days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

• Access to extensive learning and development resources

• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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