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Editor in Chief - Aging

Role overview

Qualifications

  • PhD in Aging and related biomedical areas
  • Post-doctoral experience preferred
  • Manuscript handling experience
  • Strong global network within research communities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives for Wiley's Advanced Portfolio in Aging and Geroscience globally
  • Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers
  • Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts
  • Manage titles within a team of in-house editors and collaborate with marketing teams for brand-enhancing events

Key facts

Other skills

  • Research
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Personal Integrity
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryE-learning
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Description:


We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Editor-in-Chief/Deputy Editor to join Wiley's Advanced team, serving as Deputy Editor [Aging] 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 Aging 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 Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within Aging and Geroscience 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 Aging 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 Aging and the related biomedical areas. Post-doctoral 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).  

 


We power infinite possibilities.


For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. 

 

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. 

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 

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 individual's 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 tasupport@wiley.com 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. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. 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.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range:

53,000 GBP to 75,867 GBP

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