Editorial Section Manager

Editorial Section Manager - Heliyon Do you want to start a career in publishing Do you enjoy building trusted stakeholder relationships About our Team Elsevier and the communities we support expand the possibilities of human progress At Cell Press a cornerstone of our STMJ division we champion scientific discovery and innovation across the medical physical social and life sciences Our team is dedicated to publishing transformative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and sparks new ideas With a focus on quality rigor and collaboration we work to foster a global community of researchers and thought leaders who are committed to shaping the future of science About the Role We are seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon an all-science open access Cell Press journal This is an exciting opportunity for university Postgraduates to start their career in scientific publishing Reporting to a Deputy Editorial Team Leader the Editorial Section Manager will be part of our editorial support teams in the United Kingdom China and India with the primary responsibility of coordinating the flow of new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication Scientific literacy in the life medical physical or social sciences is required for the role Responsibilities Review newly submitted manuscripts for ethical and scientific compliance and completeness Review to-be-accepted manuscripts for adherence to our publishing and ethical standards Spot-check the performance of external academic editors and provide structured feedback to internal colleagues Support technical queries from external editors Contribute to the systematic chasing of pending tasks and the management of a backlog Assist in the editorial process as required as the journal evolves Requirements Have a MSc degree or equivalent in life medical social or physical sciences Possess an enthusiastic attitude great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail Be able to adapt to change handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize individually Have great interpersonal skills within an international team Be able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever-changing environment Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office particularly Outlook Word and Excel Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work life balance across the organisation 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer Comprehensive Health Insurance Covers you your immediate family and parents Enhanced Health Insurance Options Competitive rates negotiated by the company Group Life Insurance Ensuring financial security for your loved ones Group Accident Insurance Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement Flexible Working Arrangement Achieve a harmonious work-life balance Employee Assistance Program Access support for personal and work-related challenges Medical Screening Your well-being is a top priority Modern Family Benefits Maternity paternity and adoption support Long-Service Awards Recognizing dedication and commitment New Baby Gift Celebrating the joy of parenthood Subsidized Meals in Chennai Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates Various Paid Time Off Take time off with Casual Leave Sick Leave Privilege Leave Compassionate Leave Special Sick Leave and Gazetted Public Holidays Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - 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