Job Overview
Location
Remote, GBR
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Writing
Date Posted
May 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Deputy Editor (Medicine) at John Wiley & Sons, you will support the Editor-in-Chief of an Advanced cross-disciplinary title in medicine and contribute to the wider Advanced portfolio by managing manuscripts within your area of expertise, driving strategic initiatives that bridge research communities and shape global scientific publishing.
- • Day to day, you will develop and execute strategic growth initiatives for Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio in medicine, commission high-quality papers by engaging leading researchers, manage the peer review process and editorial decisions, collaborate with global editorial and marketing teams, support the launch of new spin-off titles, inform medical cluster strategies, and generate ideas for subject-related products.
- • You will join a global team at Wiley, a 200-year-old leader in science, education, and publishing, known for transforming knowledge into impact, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of curiosity, integrity, and continuous learning with meeting-free Fridays and strong internal mobility.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in academic publishing, expand your influence in global medical research networks, lead strategic editorial initiatives, and contribute to the advancement of interdisciplinary science while growing your leadership and relationship-building skills in a purpose-driven organization.
🎯 Requirements
- • PhD in any medical specialty
- • Demonstrated commissioning experience including identifying priority topics, approaching prospective authors, agreeing outlines/timelines, and guiding authors to submission
- • Manuscript handling experience (prescreening, peer review, final decision, appeals, and integrity cases)
- • Strong global network within research communities and proven track record of engaging with top-tier research talent
- • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- • Willingness to travel internationally
🏖️ Benefits
- • Meeting-free Friday afternoons for focused work and professional development
- • Comprehensive benefits package as part of Wiley’s commitment to employee well-being
- • Commitment to fair, transparent pay and competitive compensation within the stated range
- • Opportunities for continual learning, internal mobility, and career growth
- • Support for health and well-being through employee programming and a culture that values courageous teammates and learning champions
Skills & Technologies
Remote
Degree Required
About John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Global research and education company founded in 1807, providing academic, professional and educational content, services and platforms. Publishes peer-reviewed journals, books and digital resources across science, technology, medicine, business and the humanities. Delivers learning solutions, corporate training and assessment tools to universities, libraries, corporations and students worldwide.
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