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About the Role

As a Senior Scientific Editor, you will play a central role in shaping the journal’s scientific direction and content. You will oversee the peer review process, engage closely with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining and advancing the journal’s editorial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical research
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers
• Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content
• Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and clinical community
• Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits
• Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media

Requirements

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
• Previous editorial experience is required
• Broad interest across translational and clinical research
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Established research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates)
• Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends
• Applicants must include a cover letter. This should clearly describe your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge, and experience would contribute to the journal. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Skills

• Immunology
• Metabolism
• AI
• Scientific publishing
• Communication
• Digital trends

Location

• London or Oxford (UK)
• Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
• Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen (China)

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Flexible hours

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• PhD
• MD
• Equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening
• Eye care vouchers
• 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
• RE CARES 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 the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
• We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.