Editor in Chief Deputy Editor ( Immunology)

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About the Role:

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor to join Wileys Advanced team serving as Deputy Editor Immunology for our flagship journal Advanced Science and Editor-in-Chief of a related Advanced spin-off title. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Advanced portfolio ambassador with an extensive global network in immunology and translational research driving strategic initiatives that bridge groundbreaking research communities and shape how interdisciplinary science is published and shared worldwide. The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for submitted manuscripts while ensuring adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow Wileys Advanced Portfolio within immunology 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 immunology 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

What we look for:

• PhD in Immunology related areas. Post-doctoral and clinical experience would be 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).

More about the Job Description:

The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is entrusted with the strategic development and execution of initiatives aimed at growing Wileys Advanced Portfolio within the disciplines of Immunology and related Life and Health Science disciplines. With an extensive global network the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor serves as a dedicated ambassador and advocate for Wileys Advanced Portfolio in the immunology research community.

This role is pivotal for the advancement and expansion of a critically important brand ensuring alignment with and achievement of the companys strategic goals and objectives. The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is tasked with converting strategic visions into actionable plans identifying and seizing opportunities to meet the targets set for Research close collaboration with the marketing team they will devise and implement a range of brand-enhancing events and initiatives aimed at both short-term and long-term success.

The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will concentrate on enriching the content and elevating the brand profile of Advanced Science effectively directing excess submissions to relevant clusters within Wileys Life and Health Sciences portfolio. Additionally the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will launch one or more new spin off titles in the relevant subjects and oversee the management of the Advanced spin off titles.

By actively engaging with research communities the Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor is committed to commissioning high-quality papers extending the brands influence and forging positive collaborative relationships with leading researchers. They approach their work with an understanding of the needs of both external and internal stakeholders driving forward initiatives that connect with top-tier research talents.

The Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor will provide regular updates to the Senior Manager on community engagement efforts and journal development progress. These reports will include evidence of the impact made by the Immunology initiatives and demonstrate the successful delivery of strategic goals for Wileys Advanced Portfolio. They will also outline programs and strategies designed to attract and retain authors as well as to enhance the growth of high-quality content within Advanced Science across the Advanced portfolio and the related subject clusters.

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 worlds most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement empowering knowledge-seekers to transform todays biggest obstacles into tomorrows 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 individuals 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 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. 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. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom Canada and USA based roles.

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