Scientific Editor (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Scientific Editor (Life Sciences): Overseeing the editorial development and evaluation of submissions for the premium open access journal Cell Press Blue with an accent on scientific quality and multidisciplinary reach. Focus on building partnerships with research communities, driving new editorial initiatives, and traveling to represent the journal at leading research institutes.

Location: Must be based in Boston (USA), London (UK), or Shanghai (China)

Salary: $71,600 - $119,400 (US base pay)

Company

A global leader in information and analytics supporting science, research, and healthcare professionals.

What you will do

• Evaluate scientific submissions to ensure journal quality and impact.
• Foster partnerships across internal editorial, production, and marketing teams.
• Develop and nurture a network of influential researchers to attract high-quality submissions.
• Travel to international conferences and research institutes to build journal visibility.
• Drive new initiatives to support the wider research ecosystem within the Cell Press portfolio.

Requirements

• Proven research expertise in life and health sciences.
• Existing professional editorial experience.
• Strong communication and networking skills with national and international researchers.
• Ability to think critically and conceptually about scientific issues.
• Must be able to work from Boston, London, or Shanghai as indicated by location-specific roles.

Nice to have

• Background in Immunology or Oncology.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and support for work-life balance.
• Shared parental leave and study assistance programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to world-class scientific advancement and sustainability.
• Access to global company benefits packages.