Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Digital Health in London

Editor‐in‐Chief, The Lancet Digital Health (In‐house)
Are you passionate about clear communication of science to drive change in clinical practice and healthy policy? Are you an experienced Editor looking for your next career move? Location: London.

About Our Team
The Lancet Digital Health is part of The Lancet\’s family of world‐renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. We are an international team, handling important, innovative, and practice‐changing research on any topic connected with digital technology in clinical medicine, public health, and global health. We serve the digital health, clinical, and wider health communities by promoting high‐quality science and supporting the ethical use of technologies and data in practice.

About The Role
As an in‐house Editor‐in‐Chief, you will oversee the creation and publication of original material for our gold open access journal. You will take ownership of submissions and perform quality peer review to ensure we publish high‐quality content. You will build global relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice‐changing results from the field. You will be able to demonstrate awareness of the breadth of research in this multidisciplinary field.

At The Lancet Digital Health, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to the role.

Responsibilities

Managing the day‐to‐day editorial handling of papers and peer‐review and drive the editorial strategy of The Lancet Digital Health

Direct line management of Deputy and Senior Editor

Developing and maintaining relationships with digital health, clinical, and wider health communities to attract high‐quality research for the journal

Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, keeping up to date with current developments and identifying potential topics of interest

Writing editorials and other content for the journal as required

Helping develop new initiatives for future development of the journal

Participate in projects across The Lancet Group and, on occasion, with Elsevier and RELX

Requirements

A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD in a related subject field with postdoctoral research experience

Extensive editorial experience, at Editor or other senior level, with a good understanding of all aspects of the editorial process, journal production, and of running an editorial team

Be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences

Be able to communicate and negotiate constructively with clinical researchers, members of the medical profession, the media, and colleagues

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines

Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner

Proficient with IT systems including MS Office

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, family leave, and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long‐term goals.

Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style

Working flexible hours – flexing the times you work in the day

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.

Benefits

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

Long service awards

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

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 via Perks at Work

This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

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.

We know your well‐being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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