Editor In Chief (Medicine)

TL;DR

Editor In Chief (Medicine): Driving strategic initiatives to grow hirify.global's Advanced Portfolio within medicine globally with an accent on building collaborative relationships with leading researchers and enhancing content quality. Focus on managing the peer review process, ensuring the highest editorial standards, and implementing brand-enhancing events.

Location: Remote, MA, USA

Salary: 62,400 USD to 91,533 USD

Company

hirify.global transforms knowledge into discoveries that shape the world through science, education, and publishing.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow hirify.global's Advanced Portfolio within medicine globally.
• Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers to enhance content quality and brand influence.
• Take ownership of the peer review process and decision manuscripts to ensure 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.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to devise and implement brand-enhancing events and initiatives for both short-term and long-term success.

Requirements

• PhD in any medical specialty. Post-doctoral and clinical experience would be 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.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.
• Opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow through a robust body of employee programing.
• Committed to fair, transparent pay, and strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.