Editor-in-Chief, Molecular Cell

2 weeks ago

Oxford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Elsevier Full time

Are you a dynamic individual with editorial and publishing expertise?

Do you have the skills to assume overall responsibility of setting the journal’s editorial direction?

Do you possess managerial experience and/or a strong desire to lead and inspire a vibrant team?

About our Team

Cell Press is a premium brand portfolio of scientific journals. We have successfully published journals for 5 decades and are still expanding into new products and new disciplines.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with editorial and publishing expertise to lead Molecular Cell , the well-established Cell Press premier journal covering broad molecular biology-relevant research.

About the Role

As the Editor-in-Chief, Molecular Cell , the established, premier, broad molecular biology relevant research journal, you assume overall responsibility for setting the journal’s scientific scope and determining its editorial direction. You will build and lead an editorial team at the journal. You will also be responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of the research articles published in the journal. You will be expected to travel to attend conferences, seminars, and scientific meetings and to build a broad network of domestic and international contacts. The Editor-in-Chief will also need to develop and foster partnerships members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams, as well as with other editorial teams at Cell Press, and to contribute to the overall publishing strategy of Cell Press.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a premier journal in the molecular biology research arena which will be part of the vibrant and growing Cell Press journal portfolio.

The position can be based in cities in the US, Europe, UK or China, where the Cell Press offices are located, and will report to a Publishing Director at Cell Press.

Responsibilities

  • Further refining and expanding the strategic focus of this established journal
  • Hiring and managing a team of scientific editors
  • Establishing relationships with and continuing to build the advisory board
  • Managing day-to-day operations at the journal
  • Reaching out to the community and recruiting exciting papers within the scope of the journal
  • Collaborating on defining production workflows, marketing, social media and website
  • Collaborating with editorial teams of relevant Cell Press journals

Requirements

  • Possess a Ph.D. in any area of molecular biology
  • Have 5+ years of full-time editorial experience
  • Possess a broad interest across the full spectrum of molecular biology research
  • Display an established network with the molecular biology research community
  • Demonstrate solid project and/or people management skills
  • Possess exceptional organizational skills
  • Display excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Have an interest in engaging with the scientific community
  • Possess previous management experience is beneficial but not required

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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:

- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits

- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan

- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits

- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with a cover letter specifically outlining your interest in the role. If you receive an error message when adding your cover letter, please combine your resume/CV and cover letter into one document.

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