Senior Managing Editor, Journals

Responsibilities

• Manage peer review and editorial operations for a high-volume medical journal to ensure efficiency and compliance with scholarly publishing guidelines.
• Oversee the relationship with contracted editorial services providers, including budget management and performance monitoring.
• Partner with the Editor-in-Chief to develop strategic objectives for journal growth and market competitiveness.
• Manage the Editorial Board and Section Editors, including recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.
• Lead journal promotion and marketing efforts, including social media, video content curation, and podcast development.
• Supervise and develop Assistant Managing Editors and other editorial staff.
• Provide data-driven analysis of peer review metrics, production, and bibliometrics to support editorial goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of experience in a scientific or academic publishing environment.
• 5 years of experience in peer review management, specifically working with physicians or scientists.
• 4 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for complex reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write executive summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing relationships with external publishers and contracted service providers.
• Ability to navigate research misconduct and ethical issues within scholarly publishing.
• Experience with digital tools for peer review and production workflows.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

About the Company

The American Cancer Society is working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day to serve our communities and advance lifesaving research and support.