Job Title: Scientific Editorial Manager
Job Type: Full Time
How to Apply: All interested candidates please apply via this link https://join-our-team.applytojobs.ca/editorial/46336
About JMIR Publications
JMIR Publications is a rapidly growing open access publisher of peer-reviewed STEM journals, with an emphasis on medicine, health, and technology titles. The ambitious vision of JMIR Publications is to lead the transformation to open science and to contribute to a world where people are empowered by health research and technology to make effective and informed decisions.
Come help us make a real difference in open science!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Scientific Editorial Director (SED), the Manager will oversee scientific editorial operations and administration relating to the duties of members of journal of editorial boards and in-house scientific editorial staff. The Manager will apply expertise in publishing, science, and research integrity to shape the next stage of growth for JMIR Publications.
Key responsibilities include:
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Manages the scientific editorial division, including overseeing budget, KPI’s, processes and deliverables.
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Manage a skilled team of highly educated and professional Scientific Editors. Determine the appropriate level of resourcing, selecting the best team and facilitating staff in achieving their targets through professional development.
- Manages quality assurance functions and processes in support of editor decision-making, problem-solving specific issues or complaints when necessary.
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Establishes, maintains, and enacts scientific editorial policies in collaboration with the Scientific Editorial Director.
- Collaborates with journal managers, staff, journal editors and editorial boards on handling publication ethics issues when needed.
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Keep up-to-date with current publishing and competitor trends to advise on and improve JMIR publications’ scientific editorial practices.
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Organizes and leads special projects involving scientific editorial processes.
Qualifications
Education: PhD and/or MD and/or doctoral degree equivalent, preferably in the field of medical informatics or digital health, or adjacent fields such as public health, health services research.
Experience:
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Proven experience (at least 3-5 years) in scientific or medical journals publishing.
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Expert in operations and administration relating to peer-review and scientific editorial workflows.
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Strong team management and leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor staff and build a positive, engaged team environment.
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Familiarity with reporting standards, publishing ethics and research integrity standards, and human subjects research.
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Experience working in open-access publishing environments is a plus.
Competencies:
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Leadership: Embraces change with a positive attitude, motivating and managing others and promoting a culture built on teamwork, engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Clear Communicator: Uses excellent written and verbal communication with all stakeholders, collaborating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders in scientific peer-reviewed journal publishing.
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Problem Solving / Critical Thinking: Applies rigor, logic, and scientific expertise to solve difficult problems and, if necessary, evaluate scholarly manuscripts.
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Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to take ownership, drive tasks to completion, and consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
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Decision Quality: Able to gather, evaluate, and synthesize data to support data-driven decision-making, portfolio development, and policy updates.
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Integrity and Trust: Operates transparently and is committed to maintaining the highest level of scientific and publication integrity.
Location: We prefer candidates located in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, but will consider candidates from North America and Europe.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits including fully paid monthly premiums for Canadian Extended Health Care and Dental Coverage, Wellness Days and Life insurance.
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A beautiful office space near the harbourfront, with free snacks and beverages, and organized social events as a company such as BBQs.
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Flexible remote work environment.
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Opportunity to make a significant impact on public understanding of science.
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Work with a leading publisher in the field of digital health and open access research.
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A dynamic and innovative work environment.
This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of research integrity at JMIR Publications, laying the foundation for a growing team and ethical publishing practices
Application Process:
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents as PDF files:
A current CV or resume.A cover letter describing why you are a match for this position, as well as a description of any potential conflicts of interest.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the subsequent steps in our recruitment process. This process includes a phone interview with HR, and two video interviews with the hiring team.
We wish to thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants whose skills and experience most closely match our requirements will be contacted by a member of our team.
JMIR Publications is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and maintaining a learning and working environment that is welcoming to all.
Application Privacy Commitment;
By submitting your application to JMIR Publications, you acknowledge and agree to the following:The personal information and resume you provide will be collected and used solely for the purposes of assessing your candidacy for the position applied for, as well as for any other suitable roles within JMIR Publications that may arise. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and company policies.
Your information will be handled with strict confidentiality and will only be shared with those directly involved in the recruitment and hiring process. JMIR Publications will not disclose, share, or sell your personal data to any third parties without your explicit consent.
If your application is not successful, JMIR Publications may retain your information for up to 3 years for future opportunities, unless you request its removal.
By applying, you consent to this collection, use, and retention of your personal data as outlined above. 