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Commissioning Editor – Medicine & Healthcare

Redwood Publishing Recruitment
City of London
2 days ago
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Are you passionate about advancing medical knowledge and healthcare? Here’s your opportunity to join the dynamic Medicine and Healthcare team of a leading global academic publisher, seeking Commissioning Editors to play a pivotal role in shaping their medicine and healthcare journals. We are looking for 3 journal publishing professionals who are looking to advance their careers and work closely with some of the world’s leading experts in clinical research and drug development, while gaining a strong working knowledge of journal operations. These roles are offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the London office and 2 days working from home.

Reporting to the Commissioning Team Manager, you will be responsible for:
Commissioning high quality and relevant content - identifying and developing engaging articles that resonate with the organisation’s readership.
Developing a thorough understanding of key therapy areas and emerging topics in biomedical sciences through networking, social media and virtual/in person attendance at conferences.
Collaborating closely with authors, editorial boards, and key opinion leaders to maintain a robust network.
Overseeing Editorial Processes: Ensuring a smooth peer review and editorial decision-making process, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Conducting Reviews by regularly assessing processes to uphold industry-leading customer service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in biomedical sciences who enjoys researching scientific literature. You will work alongside world-renowned experts in clinical research and drug development, gaining invaluable insights into journal operations at one of the largest global academic publishers. The Medicine & Health Commissioning team is a large and friendly team, where there’s lots of scope for personal growth and development.

We are looking for:
A

degree in biomedical sciences, due to the nature of the role and its requirements
Relevant experience in scientific/medical publishing or medical communications
Experience with problem-solving, initiating debate, and making sure ideas are explored
Strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and a genuine curiosity about the healthcare industry.
A proactive approach to exploring and implementing new ideas in medicine and healthcare.

What’s on offer
Competitive Salary: Enjoy a highly competitive remuneration package.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a flexible working culture with three days in the London office and two days from home.
Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave, a day off for your birthday, and additional discretionary days during the holiday season.
Private medical insurance and more!

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of medicine and healthcare publishing, we want to hear from you!
For further information please send your CV and a short cover letter to:

This role is based in the UK, and candidates must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.

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