Commissioning Editor – Medical Journal

We are excited to be partnering with a leading London-based global academic publisher to recruit a Commissioning Editor to join their highly successful publishing team. As a Commissioning Editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping their prestigious suite of medical and health journals, and this is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in clinical research and drug development.

This role will work on a hybrid basis with three days in the office and two days at home. You will be responsible for:

• Commissioning high-quality 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.
• Collaborating closely with authors, editorial boards, and key opinion leaders to foster relationships and enhance content quality.
• Overseeing Editorial Processes by ensuring a smooth peer review and editorial decision-making process, that maintains their high standards.
• Regularly assessing and reviewing processes to uphold industry-leading customer service.

We are looking for a degree in biomedical sciences, relevant demonstrable editorial/commissioning experience in medical/healthcare publishing or medical communications, experience with problem-solving, and strong time management and problem-solving abilities. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing new ideas in medicine is also essential.

The role offers a highly attractive salary plus bonus and excellent company benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a collaborative and supportive working environment.