Graduate Commissioning Editor
Are you a scientific graduate looking for your first role within publishing? We have a fantastic not to be missed opportunity with a progressive and highly successful scientific publishing company, looking to recruit a science graduate to train as a Commissioning Editor. Based at their London office, you will be trained to commission articles in the areas of drug evaluation, clinical trial protocol and pharma-sponsored research articles, making sure that all content is of high editorial quality and commissioned to deadlines. The Commissioning Editor will also build a knowledge of different therapeutic areas, the drug development and approval process. This role is a full-time role and will be based in their London office. Full training will be given.
Key responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:
- Commissioning of various relevant articles for your journals
- Identify pharma-sponsored Research articles from conferences and meetings and commission as required
- Manage the publication process, including peer review and acceptance of commissioned papers
- Manage article pipelines and ensure article quality
- Attend medical conferences when required
The successful person will be educated to degree level in a relevant scientific subject, with a passion for science and an interest in making a career within scientific publishing. You will be a confident team player, with excellent attention to detail and great organisation and time management skills. You should have a strong interest and desire to build your knowledge of relevant scientific subjects. Strong IT skills are essential as is the ability to work to deadlines.
To find out more about this fantastic new opportunity, please send your CV with a short cover note outlining your interest and salary expectations.