Editor in Chief – Medicine

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Editor-in-Chief overseeing medical cross-disciplinary titles at Wiley, enhancing research publishing standards and global collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within medicine globally
  • Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers through community engagement to enhance content quality and brand influence
  • Take ownership of the peer review process, and decision manuscripts, ensuring the highest possible editorial standards
  • Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts submitted from related Advanced titles
  • Launch and oversee management of new Advanced spin-off titles in relevant subject areas as the brand expands
  • Manage titles within a team of in-house editors and involvement in medical cluster strategies
  • Collaborate closely with marketing teams to devise and implement brand-enhancing events and initiatives for both short-term and long-term success
  • Lead generation and ideas for subject-related products passed on to appropriate colleagues

Requirements:

  • PhD in any medical specialty
  • Post-doctoral and clinical experience preferred
  • Demonstrated commissioning experience including identifying priority topics, approaching prospective authors, agreeing outlines/timelines, and guiding authors through to submission
  • Manuscript handling experience (including prescreening, peer review, final decision, appeals and integrity cases)
  • Subject-Matter Expertise (academic)
  • Strong global network within research communities and proven track record of engaging with top-tier research talents
  • Displays high integrity and honesty
  • Mindset with ability to identify opportunities and convert strategic visions into actionable plans
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Love to travel (internationally)

Benefits:

  • Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
  • Robust body of employee programing facilitating a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
  • Commitment to fair, transparent pay and competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package