Senior Editor, Surgery & Anaesthesiology — Hybrid Role

Elsevier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned medical publishing company in London is looking for a Senior Editor for The Lancet Surgery and Anaesthesiology. The role involves overseeing the publication of original articles and managing quality peer review processes. The ideal candidate must have a relevant MD or PhD and substantial senior-level editorial experience. Strong organizational skills and the ability to build relationships with global surgical communities are essential. This position supports hybrid working and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience in a relevant subject or substantial editorial experience at a senior level on a peer-reviewed STM journal.
• Ability to clearly communicate with medical and research professionals.
• Experience writing editorials and content for a journal.

Responsibilities

• Manage peer review of high-quality research papers.
• Develop relationships with global surgery & anaesthesiology communities.
• Attend conferences to represent the journal.

Skills

Knowledge of biological and medical sciences

Organizational skills

Engaging writing ability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MD or PhD or postgraduate higher degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A renowned medical publishing company in London is looking for a Senior Editor for The Lancet Surgery and Anaesthesiology. The role involves overseeing the publication of original articles and managing quality peer review processes. The ideal candidate must have a relevant MD or PhD and substantial senior-level editorial experience. Strong organizational skills and the ability to build relationships with global surgical communities are essential. This position supports hybrid working and offers competitive benefits.