Founding Editor-In-Chief, Cell Biotech, Cell Press

Elsevier; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 159.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement benefits – 401(k)

Wellbeing programs

Life insurance & disability coverage

Parental leave & family benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Elsevier seeks a visionary Founding Editor-in-Chief to launch Cell Biotech, a new Cell Press journal. Lead editorial direction, shape scope, and recruit a pioneering team to drive groundbreaking biotechnology research.

You will build a global community of authors, reviewers, and readers from the ground up and partner across Cell Press to ensure a successful launch. The role combines leadership, strategic thinking, and deep field knowledge, with flexible base options near major offices.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in biotechnology or closely related field required.
• Extensive full-time editorial experience required.
• Proven ability to engage with the scientific community and build a global network.

Aufgaben

• Define the journal scope, identity, and strategic direction from launch.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a founding editorial team.
• Establish a rigorous peer review process and uphold quality standards.
• Attract world-class submissions and foster community relationships.
• Collaborate with Cell Press teams to launch and promote cross-journal initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Editorial leadership

Recruiting editorial team

Networking with researchers

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in biotechnology or closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

Founding Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech (Cell Press)

Are you ready for an unparalleled opportunity to launch and lead a new Cell Press journal that will shape the future of biotechnology research?

Do you have the vision to define a journal’s scope, identity, and editorial direction from the very beginning?

Do you have leadership skills and the desire to recruit, build, and inspire a founding editorial team?

About our Team

Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals across life, physical, earth and health sciences. We bring editorial excellence, commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach, visibility, and passion for advocacy to all areas of scientific exploration.

About the Role

Cell Press is launching Cell Biotech, a prestigious new journal to serve global biotechnology researchers. It will sit alongside our top-tier journals, including our flagship, Cell, and will publish highly influential research. We are looking for a visionary and dynamic founding Editor-in-Chief who is as passionate about advancing biotechnology as they are about building a thriving community of authors, reviewers, and readers. This is your chance to create a journal from the ground up, shape the field it serves, and influence research that could change lives. If you have deep knowledge of the field, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to inspire and lead a new editorial team, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time editorial position. There are strong advantages in candidates willing and able to be based in proximity to one of our offices (Boston MA, USA; London or Oxford, UK; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Munich, Germany; Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen, China). We are able to offer some flexibility in location. If hired in the UK, this role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

Responsibilities

• Defining the aims, scope, and article formats of Cell Biotech, and setting a strategic vision that positions it as the go-to journal for groundbreaking biotechnology research, with appeal to researchers well beyond the immediate area. Your leadership will define the identity of the journal and help shape the future of the field.
• Recruiting, building, and mentoring a founding editorial team, and fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high standards. Your guidance will empower a new team to reach its full potential in serving the community.
• Establishing and leading a rigorous peer review process, ensuring that only the most impactful and innovative research is published. You will be the gatekeeper of quality and relevance for the journal.
• Drawing on your network of leading researchers to attract world-class submissions from launch, and building meaningful relationships with researchers, institutions, industry, and professional societies. Your outreach will establish the voice of Cell Biotech and connect it to the global biotechnology community.
• Working closely with the Cell Press editorial family, the production and operations teams, and the business development, marketing, and press teams to launch the journal successfully and to develop cross-journal initiatives. You will also contribute to the overall publishing strategy of Cell Press.
• Keeping your finger on the pulse of emerging trends in biotechnology and related fields. Your vision will keep the journal ahead of the curve and at the center of the scientific conversation.
• Representing Cell Biotech and Cell Press at conferences and public forums, showcasing its impact and engaging with the broader scientific community.
• Traveling to participate in domestic and international conferences and to visit research institutes.

Requirements

• Have a Ph.D. in biotechnology or a closely related field, with a proven record of research expertise and a broad interest in research across the scope of the journal.
• Have Eextensive full-time editorial experience.
• A deep network of international researchers within the scope of the journal, and a proven ability to engage with and influence the community.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging trends in biotechnology, with the ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues and to translate that into a clear journal scope and strategy.
• Display exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to recruit, inspire, and develop a diverse and talented editorial team, as well as proven organizational and project management skills.
• Have outstanding written and oral communication skills, coupled with a genuine passion for engaging with the scientific community.
• Are a visionary and entrepreneurial mindset, ready to take bold steps to establish Cell Biotech as a leader in its field.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Our benefits include wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and more, supporting both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You (US Benefits)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits: 401(k) with match and Employee Share Purchase Plan

Wellbeing: wellness platform, Headspace subscription, and Employee Assistance Programs

Insurance: short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

Family benefits: parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy support

Savings accounts: HSA, FSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits

Paid time off, plus volunteer and Employee Resource Group participation days

About the Business

As a global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. By combining trusted content with advanced analytics, we support research, education, and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to solving global challenges and building a more sustainable future.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $114,300 - $190,500. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. If performed in any of the following locations: DEU Home Based – Frankfurt; Germany – Frankfurt (Baseler Platz); Germany – Munich; Home Based – Bavaria; Home Based – Hamburg; Home Based – Hesse; Home Based – Munich; or Home Based – Saarland, the base pay range is €75,200 - €125,500.

If performed in NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg), the base pay range is €79,000 - €131,500. This job may be subject to a collective labor agreement in the Netherlands. Please consult with the hiring team for further details.

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