Senior Editorial Lead, Translational & Clinical Science

RELX INC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Maternity, paternity and shared paren

Job summary

RELX is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor for Cell Reports Medicine, based in London/Oxford or other major offices. You will shape the journal’s scientific direction, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers to ensure rigorous, timely decisions.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, editorial experience (preferred), and broad translational/clinical research interest. You will contribute to editorial strategy, commission front-matter content, and represent the journal at

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Previous editorial experience is required.
• Broad interest across translational and clinical research.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Established research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates).
• Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical research.
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers.
• Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content.
• Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and clinical community.
• Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits.
• Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media.

Job description

RELX is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor for Cell Reports Medicine, based in London/Oxford or other major offices. You will shape the journal’s scientific direction, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers to ensure rigorous, timely decisions.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, editorial experience (preferred), and broad translational/clinical research interest. You will contribute to editorial strategy, commission front-matter content, and represent the journal at