Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Psychiatry in London

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world? Ready to shape the future of mental health, science and practice?

Location: London

About our Team

The Lancet Psychiatry, an established monthly print and online hybrid journal, seeks an in-house Editor-in-Chief. The Lancet Psychiatry was launched in June 2014 with the aim “to play a pivotal role in disseminating new findings and fostering debate that enables clinicians and policy makers to improve the lives of people with mental health problems”. The new Editor-in-Chief must be a subject expert who can continue this mission via the publication of high-impact, practice-changing research, review, and provocative comment and opinion in mental health, providing a clear, independent perspective about the clinical advances and cutting-edge research shaping mental health globally.

About the Role

As an in-house Editor-in-Chief, you are a subject expert who will oversee the assessment and publication of original material for our journal. You will take ownership of submissions and oversee rigorous in-depth peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global networks with experts in the community, including experts with lived experience of mental illness, to attract and disseminate the highest quality work from the field.

At the Lancet, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and 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 encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, 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 Psychiatry
• Direct line management of a Deputy and Senior Editor
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the mental health community globally to source high-quality, practice-changing research for the journal
• Commissioning material including Comments, Reviews, Personal Views, Health Policy, and Commissions
• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, keeping up to date with current developments in mental health and identifying topics of interest
• Writing editorials and other content for the journal as required
• Helping devise 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, and broader social issues pertaining to mental health. Ability to maintain a balanced, evidence-driven approach in managing controversial areas of the field
• The ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, people with lived experience of mental illness, and a range of internal teams
• 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.

Working for you

At Elsevier, 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:

• 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

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.

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