Editorial Administrator (Scientific Publishing)

TL;DR

Editorial Administrator (Scientific Publishing): Providing scientific administrative support to the Adis Rapid+ journal team to ensure timely online publication of clinical journals with an accent on peer review coordination and author communication. Focus on managing article workflows, coordinating with internal departments, and supporting business development activities.

Location: Hybrid (Chester), with potential for partial work from Manchester

Company

hirify.global is a leading global scientific and medical publisher providing technology-enabled products, platforms, and services to researchers and educators.

What you will do

• Provide scientific administrative support to the journal team and manage the end-to-end publication process of articles.
• Coordinate the peer review process by researching and allocating appropriate expert reviewers.
• Assist authors through all publication stages, ensuring strict adherence to journal guidelines.
• Support Editors with journal development tasks, including advisory board expansion and email campaigns.
• Contribute to business development by liaising with pharmaceutical and medical communications customers.
• Coordinate invoicing and financial support for articles published in the journals.

Requirements

• BSc or equivalent, ideally in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Chester office.

Nice to have

• Ability to proactively and calmly identify and address problems quickly.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Keen interest in the scientific publishing industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Clear opportunities for personal development and progression into various areas of journal publishing.
• Collaborative environment within a dynamic and innovative team.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility for all employees.
• Permanent, full-time employment status.