Editor in Chief- Current Protocols (Boston) Job at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Boston, MA

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  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Editor in Chief - Current Protocols

Location : Remote, GBR

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role

This position uses scientific expertise, knowledge, and networks to develop the 22 boards within the umbrella of the product, Current Protocols (CP) to represent Wiley to the relevant scientific community. This role is specifically focused on driving growth for CP. The first six months of this role will involve maintaining the journal for the subscription market and driving submissions through the 22 separate editorial boards. This position gives someone the opportunity to shape a product for future success.

The EiC would help develop a strategy to collaborate with corporate sales and maximize the sales opportunity in the lab market as well as brand expansion for basic research advertising and sponsorships within the cell and molecular biology areas. The role also requires an ability to develop a refer and transfer network that generates additional protocols and / or methods papers. Ideally this candidate would develop a strategy to increase the output to 3x its current format to thrive in the OA landscape as well as broaden the scope to attract more protocols. The EiC would have a close working relationship with a publisher in Portfolio Development so that they have time to explore the growth opportunities in addition to keeping the boards running.

This role requires financial acumen, strategy for growth in the OA market, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders in the academic community. There is also a fair amount of networking both internally and externally to promote the CP product.

How you will make an Impact

  • Build relationships and drives submissions from authors (1 on 1)
  • Has finger on the pulse of community and broader subject area.
  • Define journal aims and scope
  • Appoint and oversee 22 editorial board members to lead the boards
  • Works with manager to distribute commissioning KPIs and resourcing
  • Manage overall journal pipeline and performance
  • Constant community outreach (virtual and in-person) to enhance personal network, commissioning, journal and Wiley visibility, understanding of the subject and community
  • Represents journals / Wiley at conferences and events
  • Broader subject interests at scientific and some publishing trade events.
  • Close working relationship with corporate sales to establish growth strategy
  • Lead generation and ideas for other products passed on to appropriate colleagues

We are seeking candidates who

  • Hold a PhD
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborate effectively to deliver results
  • Are self-motivated, diplomatic, adaptable, and organized, with excellent time management and English proficiency
  • Have experience in manuscript handling (prescreening, peer review, decisions, appeals, integrity cases)
  • Have journal publishing and business development experience
  • Have Subject-Matter Expertise (academic)
  • Build credibility with authors, editorial boards, and communities
  • Can help define journal vision and strategy with editors
  • Are willing and able to travel internationally

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

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 tasupport@wiley.com 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. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. 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.

When applying, please attach your resume / CV to be considered.

Salary Range

34,700 GBP to 49,767 GBP

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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