Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Surgery and Anaesthesiology

RELX INC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information and analytics company in London is seeking an In-house Editor-in-Chief to oversee the publication of high-quality content for a new journal. The successful candidate will manage editorial processes, nurture global relationships within the surgery and anaesthesiology communities, and ensure the delivery of impactful research. Candidates should have a medical degree or PhD, extensive editorial experience, and strong organizational skills. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical benefits

Access to employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Qualifications

• A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD with postdoctoral research experience.
• Extensive editorial experience at senior level.
• Thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing creation and publication of original material.
• Managing day-to-day editorial handling of papers.
• Writing editorials and other content for the journal.

Skills

Extensive editorial experience

Excellent command of the English language

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to engage and influence

Education

Medical Degree or PhD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In-house Editor-in-Chief

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?

Would you like to be part of the founding team of The Lancet’s new journal?

Location: London

About our Team

The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology will be the latest addition to The Lancet’s family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. The team will handle high quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all aspects of surgery & anaesthesiology. They will build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer, exciting, interesting and thought-provoking content.

About the Role

As an in-house Editor-in-Chief, you are a subject expert who will oversee the creation and publication of original material for our journal. You will take ownership of submissions and oversee quality peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global relationships with experts in the community to attract and disseminate practice-changing work from the field.

At the Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to the role.

Responsibilities

• Developing and launching an online-only hybrid journal
• Managing the day-to-day editorial handling of papers and peer-review and drive the editorial strategy of The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology
• Direct line management of a Deputy Editor and one Senior Editor
• Developing and maintaining relationships with our global surgery & anaesthesiology communities to attract high-quality research for the journal
• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, keeping up to date with current developments in surgery & anaesthesiology and identifying potential topics of interest
• Writing editorials and other content for the journal as required
• Helping develop new initiatives for future development of the journal
• Participate in projects across The Lancet Group and, on occasion, with Elsevier and RELX

Requirements

• A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD in a related subject field with postdoctoral research experience
• Extensive editorial experience, at Editor or other senior level, with a good understanding of all aspects of the editorial process, journal production, and of running an editorial team
• Be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences, and broader social issues pertaining to surgery & anaesthesiology
• The ability to engage, influence and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, a range of internal teams, and members of the media
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner
• Proficient with IT systems including MS Office

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, family leave, and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

• Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

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
• 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
• RECARES 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.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.