Executive Editor

Executive Editor
Would you like to join The Lancet’s journal’s editorial team?
Are you ready for the next step in your editorial career?
About our Team
At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
About the Role
Seeking a versatile editor with Lancet-level expertise in medical, public health, and policy topics. Must excel in teamwork, ever changing environments, and international collaboration. Exceptional research assessment skills and leadership abilities are essential for guiding experts and driving impactful change through top-tier research publications, Commissions, and Series. Extensive experience in research evaluation, peer review, and representation at high-level meetings required.
Responsibilities
Reading and critically evaluate (by applying in-depth and up-to-date scientific and medical knowledge) all papers allocated
Contributing to thought leadership by guiding Lancet Commissions and Series through to publication
Leading and shaping the strategy for a major area of research ( area of research to be defined in collaboration with the appointed Executive Editor )
Taking part in the critical assessment of other editors’ papers across The Lancet family at pre-review and post-review stages
Negotiating revisions with authors ensuring that manuscripts accepted for publication meet the highest standards of medical and scientific reporting
Monitoring ongoing research activity in allocated specialty areas, and regularly communicating with international key medical researchers
Working closely with regional titles in outreach activities
Writing editorials and contributing to the selection of topics
Requirements
Be Educated to PhD or MD level with substantial research experience
Be experienced in a variety of health settings, both globally and by institution
Have previous editorial experience in a leading general medical journal is essential
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
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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