Editor in Chief – Medicine

Wiley

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

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $62,400 - $91,533 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning and managing high-quality academic content within the medical field, with a strong focus on peer review processes and strategic initiatives for brand growth. Proven ability to build relationships with researchers and engage effectively with stakeholders to enhance content quality and influence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Medical SpecialtyCommissioning ExperienceManuscript Handling ExperienceSubject-Matter ExpertiseExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Peer Review ProcessManuscript Decision MakingContent Quality ManagementStrategic Initiative DevelopmentResearch Community Engagement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingIntegrityOpportunity IdentificationActionable Planning

Industry Keywords

Medical Cluster StrategiesGlobal NetworkEditorial StandardsBrand InfluenceCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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