Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine

Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine Do you have a PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline?

Do you have previous editorial experience?

Location:

London or Oxford (UK), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), or Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen (China).About Our Team We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist, physician-scientist, or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine.

Cell Reports Medicine is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing impactful research across the full spectrum of translational and clinical science. Our mission is to advance discoveries that bridge fundamental biology and clinical application, with the potential to directly influence patient care and global health. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise across clinical and biomedical disciplines, with particular interest in immunology, metabolism or AI.

We are open to candidates at different career stages and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive editorial team. Previous editorial experience is advantageous but not required.

About The Role:

As a Senior Scientific Editor, you will play a central role in shaping the journal’s scientific direction and content. You will oversee the peer review process, engage closely with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining and advancing the journal’s editorial strategy.

Responsibilities Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical research

Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency

Select and collaborate with expert reviewers

Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience

Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content

Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio

Build and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and clinical community

Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits

Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media

RequirementsA PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline

Previous editorial experience is required

Broad interest across translational and clinical research

Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team Strong interpersonal and networking skills

Established research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates)
Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends

Applicants must include a cover letter. This should clearly describe your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge, and experience would contribute to the journal. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day Working with usWe 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.…