Chief Editor, Digital Health — Global Impact & Open Access

Elsevier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global publishing company is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for The Lancet Digital Health in London. The role involves managing editorial processes, ensuring high-quality publications, and fostering relationships within the health community. Candidates should possess a medical degree or PhD with significant editorial experience. The position offers hybrid working options, good work-life balance, and various benefits including generous holiday allowance and health screening.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD with postdoctoral research experience.
• Extensive editorial experience at Editor or senior level, understanding editorial processes.
• Able to negotiate with clinical researchers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial handling of papers and peer-review.
• Manage Deputy and Senior Editors.
• Attract high-quality research by maintaining relationships with health communities.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Medical Degree or PhD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A global publishing company is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for The Lancet Digital Health in London. The role involves managing editorial processes, ensuring high-quality publications, and fostering relationships within the health community. Candidates should possess a medical degree or PhD with significant editorial experience. The position offers hybrid working options, good work-life balance, and various benefits including generous holiday allowance and health screening.