Editor in Chief – Medicine

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives aimed at expanding Wiley's Advanced Portfolio in the global medical field.

• Commission top-quality papers and cultivate collaborative relationships with prominent researchers through community engagement, enhancing both content quality and brand influence.

• Assume responsibility for the peer review process and make decisions on manuscripts, ensuring adherence to the highest editorial standards.

• Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts submitted from related Advanced titles.

• Initiate and oversee the management of new Advanced spin-off titles in relevant subject areas as the brand evolves.

• Oversee titles within a team of in-house editors and engage in medical cluster strategies.

• Work closely with marketing teams to develop and execute brand-enhancing events and initiatives for both immediate and long-term success.

• Generate leads and ideas for subject-related products to be communicated to the appropriate colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in any medical specialty.

• Post-doctoral and clinical experience is preferred.

• Proven experience in commissioning, including the ability to identify key topics, approach potential authors, agree on outlines/timelines, and guide authors through to submission.

• Experience in manuscript handling, including prescreening, peer review, final decision-making, appeals, and integrity cases.

• Subject-Matter Expertise (academic).

• Extensive global network within research communities and a solid track record of engaging with top-tier research talents.

• Exhibits high integrity and honesty.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and translate strategic visions into actionable plans.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Enjoys traveling internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons providing more time for focused work and professional development.

• A robust array of employee programs offering numerous opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

• A commitment to fair and transparent pay, along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.