Deputy Editor, The Lancet Global Health

Deputy Editor – The Lancet Global Health Would you like to help run the leading global health journal worldwide? Do you enjoy discovering new scientific research to share with our communities? About our Team The Lancet Global Health is part of our family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. We are a small, collaborative team handling a large volume of high-quality research submissions and thought leadership for our journals. We build solid relationships with our researchers to ensure we offer a personalised and exceptional publishing service. About the Role As a Deputy Editor you will assist the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of our journal. You will partner closely with our in-house cross-functional, specialist teams to help build collaborative working relationships. You will encounter some of the best research in the world and will partner with a truly global authorship base. Responsibilities · Deputising for our Editor-in-Chief to ensure our team provides a smooth and consistent service · Assisting our Editor-in-Chief with decisions on selecting new submissions for publication · Identifying experts to act as peer reviewers on selected submissions · Commissioning and handling special project content as necessary · Developing and maintaining links with the global health community to seek high-quality research and thought leadership for our journal · Attending conferences and events to represent our journal, identify topics and authors and to keep up to date with developments in global health Requirements · Show substantial editorial experience at Senior Editor level with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process · Have a higher degree in a relevant discipline such as public health or biomedical science · Demonstrate research experience in a related field or have experience in the wider development community · Display first-class critical analysis skills and the ability to implement solutions · Show a genuine commitment to equity in health and health care · Be a great motivator of teams and people and demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude Work in a way that works for you For this particular role, we do not expect daily attendance in the office but believe that regular in-person team meetings can be beneficial for us all. You will have a clearly defined schedule of work, and the way you use your weekly hours to complete it will be up to you. Working with us 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. Working for you At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: · Generous holiday allowance with the 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 · 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 · RECARES 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 Us 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. Join Us Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing. 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