In-House Editor in Chief – The Lancet Primary Care at Elsevier Full Time

Responsibilities

• Developing and launching an online-only gold open access journal
• Managing editorial handling of papers and peer-review
• Direct line management of two Senior Editors
• Developing relationships with the global primary care community
• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal
• Writing editorials and other content for the journal
• Helping develop new initiatives for the journal’s future
• Participating in projects across The Lancet Group and occasionally with Elsevier and RELX

Requirements

• A Medical Degree or a PhD with postdoctoral research experience
• Extensive editorial experience at Editor or senior level
• Thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences
• Ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent command of English and engaging writing skills
• Proficient with IT systems including MS Office

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• 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
• Emergency care for elderly and children
• RECARES days for charity support
• Employee resource groups and volunteering opportunities
• Extensive learning and development resources
• Employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work