Senior Editor, The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Senior Editor, The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Location: UK, China, Spain, India or Brazil.

We are looking for a Senior Editor who will oversee creation and publication of original material for our online and print journal, conduct peer review, commission authors, build global relationships, and contribute editorials.

Responsibilities

• Managing peer review of high‑quality research papers and commissioning authors for successful production of new and engaging articles.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with global communities to attract high‑quality clinical and public/global health research for the journal.
• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, staying up to date with developments in diabetes and endocrinology, and identifying potential topics of interest.
• Writing editorials and other content for the journal as required.
• Helping develop new initiatives for further growth of the journal.

Requirements

• A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD in a related subject field with postdoctoral research experience.
• Editorial experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences and broader social issues pertaining to metabolic health.
• Ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with external stakeholders, including NGOs, medical and research professionals, internal teams, and media.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines.
• Excellent command of the English language and ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner.
• 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.
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Share option scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Access to emergency care for the elderly and children.
• RECARES days to support charities.
• Employee resource groups and volunteer time.
• Extensive learning and development resources.
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

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