Editor - Journals

Due to high growth, a highly successful international publisher of medical journals is looking to appoint an experienced Editor to join their expanding team.  As a senior member of the company, and the driving force behind their editorial strategy, the core function of the Editor will be to ensure that all titles in the portfolio are produced to the highest quality with exceptional content.

This is a senior role which involves responsibility for the overall quality of content within the journals and supplements, and strategizing the future journals in terms of articles published, the accuracy and content quality across a highly successful suite of journals and supplements.

Other areas of responsibility will include monitoring journal standards and implementing quality-control procedures and identifying areas for improvement.  As part of the company’s senior management team you will be involved with new journal launches on a global level and will work with the editorial team.

Working with the Head of Publishing you will create and implement the content strategy for the wider brand and be part of the team that will establish an additional eight journals this year, which will include US launches.

We are looking for an experienced scientific editor, who has their finger on the pulse of new medical innovations to be able to develop and implement new content strategies suitable for readership. The successful person will have proven experience in medical/healthcare publishing, with strong leadership skills and a growth mind-set.  You will ideally have a relevant science related degree and some experience of digital publishing. You will be a problem solver with meticulous attention to detail and someone who likes to bring new ideas to the table.

This is a senior role with a highly desirable salary. For further details of this challenging and responsible role, please send your CV with your salary expectations and a short cover note outlining your interest.