Medical Managing Editor

Medical Managing Editor
 

Do you have experience with health and medical science journals?
 

Are you skilled in advising colleagues on proper handling of manuscripts, papers, other complex situations?
 

About our Team
 

Ours is a truly global team helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. We're dedicated to each other, doing good in the world, and to growing our portfolio of clinical titles across many specialties.
 

About the Role
 

The medical Managing Editor oversees systems and processes for submissions and peer review. Ensuring submissions and publications adhere to editorial policies. Working with the Editorial office team, maintaining efficient and Ethical peer review process. Answering queries and serving as a key liaison for all partners. Including the Editorial Board, Senior Science Editor and Publisher supporting the development of content strategy.
 

Responsibilities
 

• Overseeing editorial office workflow and performance, providing guidance to manage complex manuscripts.
• Managing manuscript intake and proactively enhance editorial processes and policies.
• Addressing author queries related to publishing ethics and escalate problematic papers.
• Offering support to the editorial team, providing guidance on policy, ethics, and editorial decisions.
• Assisting in building and maintaining the editorial board and prepare Table of Contents.
• Keeping current with industry developments to support the strategic development of the journal.
• Preparing reports, coordinate editorial board meetings, and serve as the main contact for authors and reviewers.

Requirements
 

• Have prior editorial/publishing experience.
• Experience as an Editorial Manager, or proven track record in similar editorial roles.
• Display exceptional written and communication skills.
• Have a keen attention to detail.
• Able to understand the evolving world of open access and copyright issues.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
 

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us
 

We 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 you
 

At 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:
 

• Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits
• Disability insurance
• Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Benefits (Salary Investment Plan/Employer Stock Purchase Plan)
• Modern Family Benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

About Us
 

A 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.
 

Join Us
 

Purposeful Work
When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day
Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care
You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.

Together, we create possibilities.
Join us

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