Deputy Editor, The Lancet Regional Health – Europe

Deputy 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

The Lancet Regional Health – Europe 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, health policies, Comment and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all areas of clinical and global public health pertaining to the WHO Europe 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 and train new Editors in the team. You will work closely with other journal editors in the Lancet family as well as our production, marketing, communications, and administration. You will build international relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice-changing results 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-in-Chief with all operations of the journal;
• Develop journal strategy, including development of special projects such as Series and Commissions;
• Assisting with timely production of 12 journal issues;
• Providing training and mentorship to new Editors on the team, focusing on manuscript evaluation, peer-review processes, editorial writing, and commissioning;
• Writing editorials, organizing peer review of articles, and conducting webinars and podcasts with authors and key opinion leaders;
• Develop and maintain relationships with medical research communities to solicit high-quality research, particularly clinical trials, for the journal;
• Attend conferences and other events to represent the journal, identify suitable topics and authors, and stay up-to-date with current developments in medical research.

Requirements

• Have editorial experience at a senior level, with a good understanding of editorial process and journal production;
• A medical degree in a relevant discipline or a higher degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline (eg, biomedical science, public health, global health);
• Have the ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of clinical and global public health pertaining to WHO Europe region;
• Have the ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders;
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding deadlines;
• Have excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner;
• Display proficiency with IT systems including MS Office;
• Have a genuine commitment to equity in health and health care;
• Possess an unfailingly can-do attitude;
• You're located in Barcelona or London.

Work life

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.

How to Apply

Please apply via the link and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience. Closing date is August 15th 2025.

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, 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 the Business

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.