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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing editorial review processes and teams within academic publishing, with a strong focus on improving efficiency through automation and best practices. Possesses a deep understanding of review workflows and publishing models, complemented by excellent analytical and communication skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. Or Master’s In Life Science5+ Years In Academic/Scientific PublishingExperience Managing Review TeamsUnderstanding Of Review Models And Open Access PublishingHands-On Experience With Manuscript Management Systems
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Hard Skills
Review Workflow ManagementPerformance TrackingProcess ImprovementAI And Automation ImplementationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsManuscript Submission OversightReviewer Engagement StrategiesPublishing Deadline Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsMentoring And TrainingDetail-OrientedSelf-DrivenCollaborative Culture Fostering
Tools & Technologies
Editorial ManagerManuscript Management SystemsAutomation ToolsPerformance Metrics Monitoring
Industry Keywords
Academic PublishingScientific PublishingSingle-Blind ReviewDouble-Blind ReviewOpen Review ModelsOpen Access PublishingReviewer TurnaroundPublication GrowthKey Performance MetricsBottleneck Identification
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the end-to-end review process from manuscript submission to final editorial decision.
- Manage and mentor a team of Review Editors, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Provide training, feedback, and performance tracking to ensure team success and publication growth.
- Monitor key performance metrics, including time to first decision, reviewer turnaround, and acceptance rates.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Develop strategies to improve reviewer engagement, retention, and turnaround times.
- Work closely with Editorial, Production, and Content teams to ensure a seamless publication process.
- Explore and implement AI and automation tools to enhance review efficiency and quality.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ph.D. or Master’s in Life Science.
- 5+ years of experience in academic/scientific publishing, with deep expertise in review workflows.
- Proven experience managing review teams and meeting publishing deadlines.
- Strong understanding of single-blind, double-blind, and open review models and open access publishing.
- Hands-on experience with manuscript management systems; Editorial Manager preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex scientific feedback.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive compensation package.
- Direct impact in accelerating science research and improving student learning in science education.
- Opportunity to work with global teams in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
- Strong promotion from within culture with a clear path to advance your career.