PLOS

This position is fully remote/home based.. In this role you will manage a subset of the growing PLOS journals portfolio: direct line-management of PLOS Biology and PLOS Medicine, and ‘dotted line’ editorial oversight of PLOS Complex Systems, PLOS Computational Biology, PLOS Digital Health, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Sustainability and Transformation.. Priority projects currently relate to workflow optimization, DEI, collections, transfers, peer-review, policy development and community engagement.. Act as a thought-partner to, and deputize for, the Editorial Director. Proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in science and scholarly publication.

associate editorial director

This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states:AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA
Role Summary
In this role you will manage a subset of the growing PLOS journals portfolio: direct line-management of PLOS Biology and PLOS Medicine, and ‘dotted line’ editorial oversight of PLOS Complex Systems, PLOS Computational Biology, PLOS Digital Health, PLOS Genetics, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, PLOS Pathogens, PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. You will manage in line with PLOS strategy, helping to keep PLOS at the forefront of open science publishing and trusted content. You will leverage your strong relationships with the scientific community to drive engagement and develop the journals to meet the evolving needs of their global communities. You will work collaboratively with the journals’ Editorial Boards, and in-house colleagues, to create and deliver against journal strategies, using your international networks to grow PLOS’ profile and reputation. The role is an integral part of the senior PLOS editorial leadership. As part of that leadership, you will also own ad hoc projects across the entire PLOS journals portfolio. Priority projects currently relate to workflow optimization, DEI, collections, transfers, peer-review, policy development and community engagement.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Directors of Editorial, Publishing, MarComms and Global Development to develop an editorial strategy for a portfolio of PLOS journals that supports PLOS’s commitments to Open Science, DEI, community engagement, trusted content and customer service
Engage a growth mindset to identify and develop opportunities to expand the portfolio in line with PLOS strategy
Develop and oversee attainment of multi-term performance metrics for individual journals
Partner with the Publishing Director to develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring responsible decision-making and efficient resource allocation to meet both budget and quality standards
Work closely with Operations colleagues and vendors to oversee optimization of editorial workflows, systems and reporting
Work closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure promotion of journal content and PLOS’ mission, and to drive journal submissions and uptake of Open Science practices
Ensure that Editorial makes effective and efficient use of cross-journal Centers of Excellence (e.g. Publication Ethics, Editorial Board Services)
Ensure that the portfolio shares cohesive and consistent editorial policies and quality standards, reacting dynamically to changing community needs while forefronting Open Science
Lead cross-journal initiatives (e.g. Collections Optimization, Transfers Optimization) overseeing development of systems and workflows
Oversee Editorial participation in community initiatives, conferences and events, ensuring equality of opportunity and alignment with PLOS’ mission
Develop an internal knowledge-sharing infrastructure, ensuring best-practice document hygiene and information sharing by everyone in Editorial
Lead a high-performing and cohesive team of Editorial staff (up to 7 direct reports), fostering a cross-portfolio and cross-cultural mindset
Ensure strategy is collaboratively translated into clear tactics for teams and individual staff, and monitor progress against goals regularly
Lead by example, modeling open and clear communication and ensuring all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities
Build strong relationships with Editorial Boards within a true partnership framework
Address underperformance swiftly, sensitively and supportively, in collaboration with Line Manager and People & Culture team
Support staff as they continue to transition to working across a greater number of locations in a home-based setting
Act as a thought-partner to, and deputize for, the Editorial Director
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Oversee improvement of the diversity of PLOS staff, Editorial Boards, peer-reviewers and authors
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to eliminate bias in manuscript processing and editorial decision-making
Oversee editorial participation in internal and external DEI initiatives
Cross-sector
Maintain in-depth industry knowledge, awareness of market trends, innovations and evolving customer needs
Represent PLOS at industry events
Qualifications and Experience
PhD and post-doctoral experience (or equivalent) in biology or medicine
Substantial experience (5+ years) with progressively increased managerial responsibility in STM publishing
Track record in managing a group of successful journals and teams distributed internationally
Passionate interest in science and scientists
Proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in science and scholarly publication.
Strong business acumen
Wide network of contacts within global scientific communities
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to innovate and to implement creative solutions
Experienced people manager with a track record of managing high-performing teams through change
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
The base salary range we’ve established for this position is (UK) £85,000 - £105,000 (US) $130,000 - $160,000. The final salary will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, and other qualifications; the region in which the candidate resides, and internal pay equity with current PLOS employees in similar jobs. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be shared with candidates in the interview process
The Organization:
PLOS is a non-profit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. PLOS journals propelled the movement for OA alternatives to subscription journals. We established the first multi-disciplinary publication inclusive of all excellent research regardless of novelty or impact and demonstrated the importance of open data availability. As we continue to lead the way in making research content more open, we need to make it a system that's open for everyone. We are intentionally spreading our roots deeper, globally.
We believe in pushing the boundaries of 'Open' to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding—it’s core to who we are, inside and out. Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We’re ever-evolving in our journey for representation and equity, and strongly encourage applicants of diverse identities to apply: you’ll find a group of critical thinkers eager to challenge the status quo and learn with you as we continue breaking barriers to open science. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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