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Deputy Editor, The Lancet Regional Health

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia RELX Full time

About our Team
- The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific_ is a gold OA journal, part of the
_Lancet_'s global initiative to advocate for health-care quality and access in all regions of the world. We are a small and friendly team handling a high volume of submissions while priding ourselves on offering a personalised service to the researchers who publish with us.

About the Role

The Deputy Editor will work with fellow Senior Editors and the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of the journal.

You will encounter some of the best research in Western Pacific region, collaborate with a regional and global authorship base, and get to work closely with other journal editors as well as our production, marketing, communications, and administration.

The role is based in a location in Australia or China where Elsevier has an office. For this particular role, we do not expect daily attendance in the office but believe that regular in-person team meetings can be beneficial for us all. You will have a clearly defined schedule of work, and the way you use your weekly hours to complete it will be up to you.

**Responsibilities**:
- Act on behalf of the Editor-in-Chief when required- Contribute critically to the selection of the journal content, and shaping journal development- Identify experts to act as peer reviewers on selected submissions- Write editorials- Commission content to build our journal’s profile among the communities we serve and handle special project content as necessary- Develop and maintain links with the regional health community to solicit high-quality research and thought leadership for the journal- Attend conferences and other events, to represent the journal, to identify suitable topics and authors, and to keep up-to-date with current developments in regional health- Suggesting and helping to develop new initiatives for future development and enhancement of the journal

**Requirements**:
- Higher degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline (eg, biomedical science, public health, global health), or a medical degree (MD)- Research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community. Post-doc experience is desirable- Substantial editorial experience at Senior Editor level, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process and of running an editorial team. Experience of managing remotely would be an advantage as would prior experience of working an online or open access journal- First-class critical analysis skills- A genuine commitment to equity in health and health care- An unfailingly can-do attitude- Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver successful projects and initiatives on time- Have a natural ability to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders, teams and our community- Be a great problem solver, with analytical approach to solve complex issues and highly focussed on results

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, 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 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

At RELX, 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:
- Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)- Group Life insurance/accident policy- Generous long-service awards- New Baby gift- Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave

About Us

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 33,000 people, of which around 1/4th are technologists.


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