Hiring: Cross-Journal Scientific Editor, Life and Medical Portfolio, Cell Press Company: Elsevier Location: Medford, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 07:43:11 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role. •Assessing submitted research papers and overseeing the peer review and editorial process •Guiding authors through various aspects of the publishing process •Supporting authors’ publishing decisions related to transfer between journals •Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond •Establishing relationships with researchers and representing Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions •Improving on the editorial process for editors and reviewers •Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication Qualifications: •A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline within the life or medical sciences •Passion to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues, with a willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research •Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them •Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and creatively, with a willingness to experiment and a desire to enhance author service •Strong ability to communicate clearly, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends •Interest in engaging with the scientific community •Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work well in diverse team settings, across time zones and countries •Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance a range of priorities to achieve overall team goals •Work in a way that works for you •We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!