An established medical publishing group is hiring an experienced Editor in medical publishingto lead its portfolio of journals and digital platforms. This senior role is responsible for ensuring editorial excellence, compliance, and innovation across all published content, while shaping the future direction of the publishing strategy.
Key Responsibilities of an Editor in Medical Publishing
* Maintain high editorial standards across journals, supplements, webinars, podcasts, and videos.
* Oversee peer review processes, ensuring compliance with ethical and industry standards (ABPI included).
* Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the editorial team.
* Partner with senior leadership to deliver the editorial strategy and support business growth.
* Launch and manage new titles, including international journals.
* Monitor medical and scientific trends to inform content innovation.
* Implement SEO best practices across publications to grow reach.
* Manage relationships with editorial boards, contributors, and key opinion leaders.
Key Requirements of an Editor in Medical Publishing
* Extensive experience in a senior editorial role within medical publishing or scientific communications.
* Strong knowledge of peer review processes and ethical publishing standards.
* Exceptional editorial judgement, accuracy, and attention to detail.
* Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor high-performing teams.
* Strategic mindset with a track record in delivering innovative content.
* Strong organisational, communication, and project management skills.
* Commercial awareness and ability to align editorial with wider business goals.
* Proactive, resilient, and adaptable leadership style.
Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior editorial leadership role with a respected publishing brand. You’ll have the chance to shape the editorial vision, drive innovation across multiple formats, and influence the future of an Editor in medical publishing on a global scale.
How to Apply:
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