Scientific Editor, Translational & Clinical Research

RELX; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Global professional network

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cell Reports Medicine is seeking a Scientific Editor to shape the journal’s scientific direction, oversee peer review, engage with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining editorial strategy.

This full-time role can be based near Amsterdam or London/Oxford, working with an international team to advance translational and clinical research and enhance manuscript quality across the Cell Press portfolio.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• 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 both 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.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Cell Press on cross-journal initiatives and innovation projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

International teamwork

Networking skills

Education

PhD or MD in relevant field

Job description

Cell Reports Medicine is seeking a Scientific Editor to shape the journal’s scientific direction, oversee peer review, engage with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining editorial strategy.

This full-time role can be based near Amsterdam or London/Oxford, working with an international team to advance translational and clinical research and enhance manuscript quality across the Cell Press portfolio.