Editor in Chief – Aging

Wiley

Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor for Wiley's Advanced journal on Aging. Driving strategic initiatives and managing high-quality content within the Aging and Geroscience portfolio.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 £53,000 - £75,867 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Aging and Geroscience with a strong academic background, including a PhD and post-doctoral experience. Proven ability to manage manuscripts, build collaborative relationships, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance brand influence in the research community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In AgingManuscript Handling ExperienceSubject-Matter ExpertiseGlobal Research NetworkExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Manuscript HandlingPeer ReviewFinal Decision MakingAppeals ManagementIntegrity Case Management

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingIntegrityStrategic VisioningOpportunity Identification

Industry Keywords

AgingGeroscienceCommunity EngagementEditorial ManagementBrand Enhancement

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Aging and the related biomedical areas
Post-doctoral experience 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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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