Senior Editor, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world? Are you passionate about improving health outcomes in Europe? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( http://www.relx.com ), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html ). About the Role As a Senior Editor for The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, you will play a key role in shaping and developing a leading Open Access journal focused on improving health outcomes across Europe. Working closely with fellow Senior Editors and the Editor-in-Chief, you will contribute to editorial strategy, build relationships across the regional health community, and help bring high-quality research and thought leadership to a global audience. Responsibilities Contribute critically to the selection of journal content by assessing both de novo submissions and manuscript transfers from across The Lancet journals, working collaboratively with colleagues to identify high-quality content that is well suited to the journal. 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. Actively promote the journal and its content through social media and other communication channels, including contributing to multimedia activities, such as journal podcasts. Suggest and help develop new initiatives for future growth and enhancement of the journal. Requirements Research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community. Editorial experience, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process would be an added advantage but not an absolute requirement. 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 accustomed to diversity and working globally and can connect with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Demonstrate alignment with the Lancet’s values. 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 Pattern 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. About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. If performed in any of the following locations: Barcelona, Madrid, Home Based - Madrid, Home Based - Barcelona, the base pay range is €38,300 - €63,600. This job may be subject to a collective labor agreement in Spain. Please consult with the hiring team for further details. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. 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