Job Description:
We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor to join Wiley's Advanced team, serving as Deputy Editor [Aging] for our flagship journal, Advanced Science, and Editor-in-Chief of a related Advanced spin-off title. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Advanced portfolio ambassador with an extensive global network in Aging and translational research, driving strategic initiatives that bridge groundbreaking research communities and shape how interdisciplinary science is published and shared worldwide. The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for submitted manuscripts while ensuring adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.
How you will make an impact:
Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within Aging and Geroscience globally.
Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers through community engagement to enhance content quality and brand influence.
Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts submitted from related subject areas for Advanced Science.
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 involved in Aging cluster strategy
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
What we look for:
PhD in Aging and the related biomedical areas. Post-doctoral experience would be preferred.
Manuscript handling experience (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).
More about the Job Description:
The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is entrusted with the strategic development and execution of initiatives aimed at growing Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio within the disciplines of Aging. With an extensive global network, the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor serves as a dedicated ambassador and advocate for Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio in the Aging research community.
This role is pivotal for the advancement and expansion of a critically important brand, ensuring alignment with and achievement of the company's strategic goals and objectives. The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is tasked with converting strategic visions into actionable plans, identifying and seizing opportunities to meet the targets set for Research Publishing. In close collaboration with the marketing team, they will devise and implement a range of brand-enhancing events and initiatives aimed at both short-term and long-term success.
The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will concentrate on enriching the content and elevating the brand profile of Advanced Science, effectively directing excess submissions to relevant clusters within Wiley's Life and Health portfolio. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will launch one or more new spin off titles in the relevant subjects and oversee the management of the Advanced spin off titles.
By actively engaging with research communities, the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is committed to commissioning high-quality papers, extending the brand's influence, and forging positive, collaborative relationships with leading researchers. They approach their work with an understanding of the needs of both external and internal stakeholders, driving forward initiatives that connect with top-tier research talents.
The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will provide regular updates to the Associate Director on community engagement efforts and journal development progress. These reports will include evidence of the impact made by the Aging initiatives and demonstrate the successful delivery of strategic goals for Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio. They will also outline programs and strategies designed to attract and retain authors, as well as to enhance the growth of high-quality content within Advanced Science, across the Advanced portfolio, and the related subject clusters.
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Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.
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