Senior Scientific Editor - Radiology at Relx Group in Philadelphia, PA
Do you have a track record of people management and/or editorial work and a genuine interest in science? Then this might be your opportunity to join us as a Senior Managing Editor! Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education; including ScienceDirect, Scopus, ClinicalKey and Sherpath. Elsevier publishes over 2,500 digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell, more than 35,000 e-book titles and many iconic reference works, including Gray's Anatomy. Within our Science, Technology and Medical Journal (STMJ) Team we are looking for Senior Managing Editors to join our team. You will offer authors guidance and ensure a smooth overall experience for authors who submit to our journals. You will also be responsible for managing and mentoring other editors. This is an opportunity to serve the research community while developing both as an editor and a manager. Editorial
Responsibilities:
evaluate content as a partner to external editors, iteratively improve on the editorial process for editors and reviewers, engage closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts, help authors increase their odds of success to be published in another journal if rejected from their first choice. Content evaluation is based on questions such as:
is the article submitted within the aims and scope of the journal(s); does the science make sense; do the results support the main conclusions; have the authors chosen an appropriate method; is the manuscript of sufficient quality; Is this the right journal for this work, or could the authors improve their manuscript to increase their odds of success? Management
Responsibilities:
Mentor and manage development of editors Coordinate and offer direct training of new editors Play a role in defining, maintaining and communicating editorial approach and priorities What you should bring PhD in a relevant scientific, research or clinical discipline. Experience as an editor or a line manager/mentor a plus but not required. An experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude. Record of having published papers in scientific journals. Technology savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media and digital content . Good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English. Relationship builder and self-starter; ability to build relationships both within the scientific community as well as within Elsevier on different levels within a large international environment Broad scientific interest and desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community:
authors, editors and reviewers What we offer We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities to develop yourself. Elsevier's benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of the kind of things you can expect when joining Elsevier. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
evaluate content as a partner to external editors, iteratively improve on the editorial process for editors and reviewers, engage closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts, help authors increase their odds of success to be published in another journal if rejected from their first choice. Content evaluation is based on questions such as:
is the article submitted within the aims and scope of the journal(s); does the science make sense; do the results support the main conclusions; have the authors chosen an appropriate method; is the manuscript of sufficient quality; Is this the right journal for this work, or could the authors improve their manuscript to increase their odds of success? Management
Responsibilities:
Mentor and manage development of editors Coordinate and offer direct training of new editors Play a role in defining, maintaining and communicating editorial approach and priorities What you should bring PhD in a relevant scientific, research or clinical discipline. Experience as an editor or a line manager/mentor a plus but not required. An experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude. Record of having published papers in scientific journals. Technology savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media and digital content . Good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English. Relationship builder and self-starter; ability to build relationships both within the scientific community as well as within Elsevier on different levels within a large international environment Broad scientific interest and desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community:
authors, editors and reviewers What we offer We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities to develop yourself. Elsevier's benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of the kind of things you can expect when joining Elsevier. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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