Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech
About The Position
Cell Press is launching a prestigious, field-shaping new journal to serve biotechnology researchers. This journal will be positioned alongside top-tier Cell Press publications, including Cell, and will cater to a global audience, publishing highly influential research. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for launching and leading this journal, shaping its direction and managing an editorial team according to their creative vision. This role requires a respected member of the biotechnology research community who can create a high-impact journal by understanding the needs of international authors, readers, and reviewers. This is a full-time editorial position.
Requirements
- Proven biotechnology research expertise and a broad interest in research across the scope of the journal.
- A deep network of international researchers within the scope of the journal, paired with a proven ability to engage with and influence.
- Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
- Proven organizational, project management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Extensive Editorial experience is valued.
- Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in Editorial/Publishing are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Defining the aims, scope, and formats for the journal, and developing a broad appeal, impactful, topical, and cohesive journal.
- Drawing on an impressive network of leading researchers to attract world-leading article submissions.
- Traveling extensively to engage with the research community, including attending conferences and visiting research institutes.
- Recruiting & having managerial responsibilities for in-house editorial team members.
- Coordinating the rigorous evaluation of submissions to ensure the quality and value of the journal, as a forum for the best research, analysis and ideas.
- Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, as well as members of our Operations, Marketing and Press teams.
- Contributing to the overall publishing strategy of Cell Press.
Benefits
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Shared parental leave
- Study assistance
- Sabbaticals
- Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) with match and Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing platform, Headspace subscription, and Employee Assistance Programs
- Insurance: short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Family benefits: parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Savings accounts: HSA, FSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Paid time off, plus volunteer and Employee Resource Group participation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
