Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine

Elsevier Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Learning resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Elsevier Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor for Cell Reports Medicine. You will oversee the peer review process, engage with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining and advancing the journal's editorial strategy.

The role involves selecting reviewers, commissioning content, and building relationships with the global scientific community. The position requires a PhD, MD, or equivalent, with preferred experience in translational and clinical research and strong communication

Qualifications

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Previous editorial experience is required.
• Broad interest across translational and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the peer review process and editorial direction.
• Engage with authors and reviewers to ensure rigorous, fair evaluation.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers and contribute to editorial strategy.
• Represent the journal at conferences and build relationships with the scientific community.

Skills

Editorial oversight

Peer review management

Author guidance

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports MedicineDo you have a PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline?Do you have previous editorial experience?Location: London or Oxford (UK), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), or Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen (China).About Our TeamWe are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist, physician-scientist, or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine.Cell Reports Medicine is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing impactful research across the full spectrum of translational and clinical science. Our mission is to advance discoveries that bridge fundamental biology and clinical application, with the potential to directly influence patient care and global health. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise across clinical and biomedical disciplines, with particular interest in immunology, metabolism or AI. We are open to candidates at different career stages and are committed
building a diverse and inclusive editorial team. Previous editorial experience is advantageous but not required.About The Role:As a Senior Scientific Editor, you will play a central role in shaping the journal's scientific direction and content. You will oversee the peer review process, engage closely with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining and advancing the journal's editorial strategy.ResponsibilitiesIdentify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical researchEvaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiencySelect and collaborate with expert reviewersEngage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experienceCommission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter contentContribute to the journal's editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolioBuild and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and
clinical communityRepresent the journal at conferences and through institutional visitsContribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social mediaRequirementsA PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical disciplinePrevious editorial experience is requiredBroad interest across translational and clinical researchStrong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicineExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in an international teamStrong interpersonal and networking skillsEstablished research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates)Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trendsApplicants must include a cover letter. This should clearly describe your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge, and experience would contribute to the journal. Applications that do not include a cover letter will
not be reviewed.Work in a way that works for youWe 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 your long-term goals.Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at homeWorking flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the dayWorking with usWe 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 youAt 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 daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWellbeing programsLife assuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeLong service awardsSave As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loanMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and childrenRE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resourcesAccess to employee discounts via Perks at WorkAbout UsA 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.