Senior Editor, The Lancet Regional Health

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Elsevier Full time

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?_
- Are you passionate about improving health outcomes in Europe?_

About our Team

The team operates in a dynamic, values-aligned, and impactful environment. We are a small and friendly team handling a high volume of submissions while priding ourselves on offering a personalised service to the researchers who publish with us.

About the Role

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe is an Open Access journal, part of the Lancet's global initiative to advocate for health-care quality and access in all regions of the world. You will work with fellow Senior Editors and the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of the journal. You will encounter some of the best research in Europe, collaborate with a regional and global authorship base, and get to work closely with other journal editors as well as our production, marketing, communications, and administration.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contributing critically to the selection of the journal content.
- Identifying experts to act as peer reviewers on selected submissions.
- Writing editorials.
- Commissioning content to build our journal’s profile among the communities we serve and handling special project content as necessary.
- Developing and maintaining links with the regional health community to solicit high-quality research and thought leadership for the journal.
- Attending conferences and events, identifying suitable topics and authors, and keeping up-to-date with current developments in regional health.
- Suggesting and helping to develop new initiatives for future development and enhancement of the journal.

**Requirements**:

- Have a PhD in a relevant discipline (eg, biomedical science, public health, global health) or a medical degree (MD)
- Have post-doc research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community.
- Be accustomed to diversity and working globally and can connect with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrate alignment with the Lancet’s values.
- Have an unfailingly can-do attitude.
- Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver successful projects and initiatives on time.
- Have a natural ability to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders, teams and our community.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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.
- The role is open to all European locations where Elsevier has an office.
- Working remotely from home and our office in a flexible hybrid pattern.
- 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 with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Health care plans and benefits.
- Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- Life assurance and accident policies.
- Comprehensive pension and retirement plans.
- Access to learning and development resources.
- Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location.

About Us

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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Purposeful Work

When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

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