Scientific Editor

Position: Scientific Editor role
About The Job

Sage Publishing is looking for Scientific Editors to join our STM Open Access journals team, which includes the titles  Journal of International Medical Research  and  Science Progress . The Scientific Editors will work on medical manuscripts and perform initial scope checks and decision making on assigned journals, making best use of their in-depth understanding of topics and publishing in accordance with Sage policies and publishing standards.

They will also provide expert input in the areas of editorial board recruitment, special projects, journal development/strategy and optimising workflows and processes. The person needs to be a team player and uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in their daily work.

Job Purpose

The Scientific Editor is responsible for manuscript evaluation and decision making on assigned journals, making best use of their in-depth understanding of topics and publishing in accordance with Sage policies and publishing standards. They will also provide expert input in the areas of editorial board recruitment, special projects, journal development/strategy and optimizing workflows and processes. The person needs to be a team player and uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in their daily work.

Key Accountabilities

Assess submitted papers on a broad range of topics within the aims and scopes of assigned journals
Make 'final accept' decisions on manuscripts at a level of deep understanding of the subject matter, involving interrogating peer reviewers' comments and author's responses
Keep up to date with latest relevant research and publishing practices to be confident in making final decisions across the full scope of their journals
Using your expertise, provide input into Editorial Board recruitment, suggest potential Special Collection topics and Guest Editors for our Commissioning team and provide insight for our marketing initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, in particular the Senior Scientific Editor, Journal Manager and Editorial Board members to ensure journal quality and reputation
Manage a high volume of submissions annually, ensuring journal performance metrics and KPIs are achieved, and that high-quality publishing is maintained
Work within an inclusive and collaborative environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for team members and academic contributors, advocate for DEI principles in manuscript evaluation.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

A PhD in a medical science such as pharmacology or biochemistry. Post doctorate experience is desirable but not required
Previous editorial experience in scholarly publishing is required
Ability to review and evaluate research and learn new areas of research
Develop expertise in a broad range of topics within the scope of assigned journals
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, and a keen eye for detail to ensure consistent quality of work
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in an international setting
Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize a high volume of manuscript submissions through to final decision
Commitment to research integrity, transparency, and open science
A proactive, growth-focused mindset, good commercial awareness and a strong understanding of the Open Access journals publishing business and processes.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher.

You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

A cover letter is important to us,  this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document .

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

About Sage

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that…