Deputy Editor, The Lancet Regional Health

Deputy Editor, The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes in Southeast Asia?

About our Team

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia is an open access journal, part of the Lancet's global initiative to advocate for health-care quality and access in all regions of the world. We are an international team, handling high-quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all areas of clinical and global public health pertaining to the WHO Southeast Asia region. We build close relationships with clinical and research communities to ensure we offer a personalised service to authors while publishing exciting, interesting, and thought-provoking content. We also undertake considerable community engagement and political activities to leverage change.

About the Role

As an in-house Deputy Editor, you will assist the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of the journal. You will take ownership of submissions and peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build international relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice-changing results and policy from the field.

At the Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Editor with decisions on which new submissions should be considered for publication and help the Editor develop editorial strategy.
• Assisting the Editor with timely production of 12 journal issues.
• Commission comment, review, and news content as necessary.
• Editorial writing.
• Organizing peer review of research articles and reviews.
• Provide training and mentorship to new Editors on the team, focusing on manuscript evaluation, peer-review processes, editorial writing, and commissioning content.
• Developing and maintain relationships with medical research communities to attract high-quality research for the journal.
• Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, to identify suitable topics and authors, and to keep up to date with current developments in medical research.

Requirements

• An MD or PhD (Clinical Research) with postdoctoral experience of atleast 6+ months in a relevant subject, or, a postgraduate higher degree in a relevant discipline plus substantial editorial experience at a senior level on a peer reviewed STM journal
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences and broader social issues pertaining to the Southeast Asia region
• Ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, a range of internal teams, and members of the media
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner
• Substantial experience of working with editorial, production, marketing, communications, web, and other related teams necessary in seeing content from submission through to publication and beyond
• Proficiency with IT systems including MS Office

Work in a way that works for you

We 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, family leave, and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

• Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

Working with us

We 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. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do and how they do it.

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 - home (applies in Chennai)

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.