Job Description

Do you want to develop your career in publishing? Do you enjoy building trusted stakeholder relationships?

About our Team

We are seeking a Senior Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is an exciting, advanced opportunity for someone interested in furthering their experiences in publishing. You will be joining a truly global, friendly and intelligent team offering you huge growth opportunities.

About the Role

The Senior Editorial Section Manager will be part of our editorial support teams with the primary responsibility of managing one or more of our scientific sections. This requires frequent and consistent contact with scientific editors, authors, and editorial referees. Scientific literacy in the life science is required for the role of the Senior Editorial Section Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highly independent and smooth operation of sections within the journal through collaboration with our international scientific editors.
• Confidently and continuously develop the editorial teams of the journal and ensure strong relationships with the scientific editors of Heliyon.
• Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.
• Guide manuscripts through an online database from initial submission through to final editorial decision.
• Independently perform ethical and technical checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journal\xe2\x80\x99s standard after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance.
• Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on projects to improve Heliyon.
• Be a key member of the internal team, guiding and training new joiners and contribute to the interview process for new applicants.

Requirements

• Have a scientific background (undergraduate level) in life science.
• The successful candidate will have at least one year of in-depth open access publishing experience.
• Have a talent for exceptional communication in written and spoken English, and a focus on hospitality.
• 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 to prioritize individually.
• The successful candidate can work independently with minimal supervision for day-to-day activities and is proactive in their work and own development.
• Have great interpersonal skill 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 and Excel).

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

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Health care plans and benefits

Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

Life assurance and accident policies

Comprehensive pension and retirement plans

Access to learning and development resources

Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

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\xe2\x80\x99s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

Join Us

Purposeful Work

When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care

You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.

Together, we create possibilities.



Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: .

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