Chief Editor, Molecular Biology Journal

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Elsevier Inc. Company Full time

About the Role

As the Editor-in-Chief of the premier molecular biology research journal, you will 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, ensuring the quality and quantity of research articles published. You will be expected to travel to attend conferences, seminars, and scientific meetings, building a broad network of domestic and international contacts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Refine and expand the strategic focus of the journal
  • Hire and manage a team of scientific editors
  • Establish relationships with and build the advisory board
  • Manage day-to-day operations at the journal
  • Reach out to the community and recruit exciting papers within the scope of the journal
  • Collaborate on defining production workflows, marketing, social media, and website
  • Collaborate 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • 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

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