Senior Scientific Editor, Med (Cell Press)

Senior Scientific Editor, Med (Cell Press)

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

Are you passionate about improving health globally?

About Our Team

Cell Press is excited to announce the launch of a new Review journal dedicated to publishing high-quality Reviews in all areas of life and physical sciences. This journal aims to provide a platform for accessible articles that distill and synthesize advances of significance to specialists within each field.

About The Role

Med is a flagship medical journal published monthly by Cell Press, the global publisher of trusted and authoritative science journals including Cell, Cancer Cell, and Cell Reports Medicine. We are a small and friendly team priding ourselves on offering a personalized service to the authors who publish with us. The Senior Scientific Editor will work collaboratively with the Editor-in-Chief and fellow editors in all aspects of the organization and preparation of the journal.

At Med, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognize the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our Med team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.

This is a full-time editorial position based in one of our Elsevier offices in the US (Cambridge, MA), UK (London, Oxford), The Netherlands (Amsterdam), and China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen). Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the job and how your skills, knowledge, and background could contribute to the journal with your CV.

Responsibilities

• Assessing submitted research papers critically and make editorial recommendations.

• Providing outstanding author service and oversee the peer review process.

• Establishing relationships with scientists through outreach to medical communities and recruit exciting clinical research.

• Commissioning and editing Review and Perspective articles, as well as other front matter content.

• Commissioning and creating content for the journal homepage, blog and social media outlets.

• Traveling to scientific conferences and visit academic institutes.

• Strengthening and building the visibility and reputation of the journal.

• Contributing to strategic planning and journal development with the Editor-in-Chief.

• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

• Organizing scientific conferences and contribute to Cell Press growth and innovation projects.

Requirements

• Have a higher degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline (eg, biomedical science, public health), or a medical degree (MD). A post-doc experience is valued but not an absolute requirement.

• Have research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.

• Have editorial experience, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process, would be an added advantage but not an absolute requirement.

• Display critical thinking and the willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research.

• Exhibit genuine commitment to equity in health and health care.

• Have a talent for clear communication, verbal and written.

• Able to work successfully both independently and in a diverse global team.

• Have a natural ability to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders, teams and our community.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you w