Senior Editor

Senior Editor

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

Would you like to work on a leading Haematology journal?

About our Team

The Lancet Haematology is part of The Lancet’s international family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. The team will handle high quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all aspects of clinical haematology and haematology-oncology. They will build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer, exciting, interesting and thought-provoking content.

About the Role

As a full-time Senior Editor, you’ll publish original material for our online journal. You’ll oversee individual submissions, ensuring high-quality content through peer review and developmental editing. You’ll have opportunities to commission content, write, and record podcasts. You’ll build global relationships with Haematology experts and may travel internationally to conferences and institutions.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinating peer review of high-quality research papers

• Commissioning engaging state-of-the-art reviews and commentaries

• Taking ownership of individual sections of the journal as required

• Developing and maintaining relationships with our global communities to attract high-quality research for the journal

• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal

• Writing editorials that define the journal’s identity

Requirements

• Have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with editorial experience on a peer reviewed scientific/medical journal

• Have the ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences

• Be able to build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, internal teams and members of the media

• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines

• Have an excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner

• Have proficiency with MS Office and ability to pick up IT systems rapidly

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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 for you

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 days

• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

• Wellbeing programs

• Life assurance

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

• Save As You Earn share option scheme

• Travel Season ticket loan

• Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Optional Dental Insurance

• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

• Access to extensive learning and development resources

• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

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.

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