Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager

Job title: Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager

Location: Remote, India

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Position Summary:

The Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager drives the day-to-day peer review performance (BAU) for a segment of the Research Publishing journal portfolio. The Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager will assess the editor and editorial office performance across all journals, monitoring editor performance and managing expected behaviors and KPIs. They will optimize performance to ensure adherence to best practices and promote a positive author experience at all points in the author lifecycle. They receive direction from their manager and guidance and coaching from senior peers.

How you will make an impact:

• Provide journal-level oversight of the manuscript peer review process from submission to final editorial decision and export to Content Operations for a portfolio of journals within Research Publishing using best practice principles and effective time management practices.
• Maintain oversight of accurate documentation of peer review management process
• Identify and raise integrity concerns and action any outcomes from investigations as needed.
• Adopt new services/tools when offered or enhanced workflows are rolled out.
• Executing and aligning their portfolio toward continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and adoption of peer review best practices and standards
• Focusing on the value-added strategies and tactics associated with the delivery of a rendered decision, including such themes as speed to decision, quality of author experience, and integrity of manuscript and workflows that underpin the peer review process.
• Seek guidance on remedial action plans as appropriate.
  
  

We are looking for people who:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or relevant industry experience
• 1-3 years of relevant or transferable experience in publishing
• Data literate, able to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – need clear and authoritative communication to direct/influence colleagues in other roles.
• SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Power BI
  
  

About Wiley:

We are in one of the most dynamic periods in our history as technology, globalism and economic diversity create far-reaching changes in the world. As a learning business, Wiley makes meaningful contributions to research discovery and lifelong learning by helping organizations achieve their goals and people achieve success from education through their career. We may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: change with the times and adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. The company’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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