Executive Editor, Advanced Science

Wiley

Senior Editor with scientific leadership responsibilities at Wiley’s Advanced Science journal. Shaping scientific direction and content quality in a multidisciplinary editorial environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBeijing • 🇨🇳 ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive editorial leadership and strategic vision in scholarly publishing, with a strong emphasis on scientific credibility and community engagement. Proficient in managing editorial processes, mentoring teams, and navigating the Open Access landscape.

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PhD In Materials ScienceScholarly Publishing ExperienceOpen Access Publishing KnowledgeScientific Communication SkillsEditorial Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Editorial JudgmentContent Strategy DevelopmentAcquisition StrategyPeer Review ManagementResearch Trend Identification

Soft Skills

MentoringNetworkingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Transformative AgreementsGold OA JournalsHybrid JournalsScientific AmbassadorResearch Community Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Exercise senior editorial judgment on manuscript decisions, scope, and content strategy across the journal’s broad multidisciplinary portfolio
Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to define and evolve the scientific vision of Advanced Science
Lead acquisition strategy across subject areas, identifying emerging research trends and engaging with key scientific communities
Guide and mentor Deputy Editors in their editorial decision-making and maintaining consistency and quality across the team
Serve as a credible scientific ambassador for Advanced Science at international conferences and community events
Take ownership of editorial board renewal and expansion, recruiting leading researchers to strengthen the journal’s reach
Support the Editor-in-Chief in handling complex editorial, ethical, and peer review matters
Partner with the Editor-in-Chief and senior editorial leadership to ensure Advanced Science’s growth strategy is aligned with broader brand initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent research experience in materials science, physics, chemistry, biology or adjacent multidisciplinary fields strongly preferred
Significant experience in scholarly publishing with substantial in-house editorial responsibility, including experience operating at or equivalent to Editor-in-Chief level
Demonstrable scientific credibility and active engagement with the research community
Strong understanding of the Open Access publishing landscape, including Transformative Agreements
Excellent scientific and professional communication skills in English
Willingness to travel to represent Advanced Science at national and international scientific events
Postdoctoral research experience (preferred)
Experience launching Gold OA journals or leading the transition of hybrid journals to Open Access (preferred)
Existing network within the materials science and/or physics research community (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meeting-free Friday afternoons to support heads down work and professional development
Support for health and well-being of all employees
Commitment to continual learning and internal mobility