Posted: 23-Apr-25
Location: D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: $122,500 - $147,000
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Preferred Education:
Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers. The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions. Our inclusive community is made of scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries.
The Endocrine Society, based in Washington DC, seeks an experienced Executive Editor and publishing professional with a PhD or equivalent in the biomedical sciences and a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in STM journal editorial and publishing operations to manage four of the currently five journals of the Endocrine Society, covering basic research, clinical research, and clinical practice, collectively publishing more than 1,300 articles a year.
This is a full-time position in the Society’s Publications Department, requiring a critical and innovative thinker, with broad knowledge of science and medicine, experience working with the biomedical community, superlative communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, able to work on a highly valuable Society asset in a demanding, fast-paced, and detail-oriented environment. Reporting to the Chief Publications Officer, the Executive Editor works with other staff in the department, including the Director of Publishing Operations and the Director of Publishing Analytics, as well as external service providers and the Society’s contracted publisher, Oxford University Press (OUP), to grow the Journals’ impact and performance while providing editorial, author acquisition, and content development support for the Society’s members appointed to serve as the Journals’ Editors-in-Chief, Deputy Editors, and Associate Editors.
What you’ll bring to the job:
- PhD or equivalent in the biomedical sciences; experience as an editor and published author a plus, especially in an endocrinology-related field
- Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in STM journal editorial and publishing operations, working with editors-in-chief and editorial boards
- A critical and innovative thinker, with superlative communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, able to work on a highly valuable Society asset in a demanding, fast-paced, and detail-oriented environment
- Knowledge of STM publishing models and approaches
- Familiarity with the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
- Knowledge of manuscript submission systems; the Journals use Editorial Manager
- Broad knowledge of science and medicine, experience working with the scientific/medical community
- Demonstrated success in acting strategically and innovatively with respect to content acquisition as well as business development
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with Publications Department staff as well as with Marketing/Communications, Finance, other Society departments, vendors, and contractors
- SharePoint knowledge and advanced experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel – including pivot tables – Power BI
- Ability to learn new technology as required
- Occasional travel required
Our Values:
We believe in and empower our staff. We know that with our investment in their growth, they have an even greater potential to contribute to our organization. Our core values embody the character and culture of our staff – they guide our decision making, interactions and how we serve our members. As an organization, we are committed to: demonstrating responsible stewardship, treating one another with trust and mutual respect, supporting work life balance, sustaining an inclusive environment, and fostering an environment that encompasses communication, service, collaboration, results & innovation.
What you’ll own:
- Represent the Society’s publishing interests and strategies as the primary staff support for the Journals’ Editors-in-Chief, Deputy Editors, Associate Editors, and Statistical Reviewer Board
- Oversee publishing activities related to the development, focus, growth, and impact of the Journals with the Journals’ editors, the Society’s members, and global author markets to attract high-quality submissions
- Serve as a key member of the Society’s Publications staff in collaborative work with the Society’s publisher, OUP, and the Society’s Publications Committee
- Work with peer review, copyediting, production, marketing, and communications staff to attract and publish high quality, relevant, and timely articles
- Coordinate with publishing analytics staff, OUP, and vendor services to compile data for publishing strategies and reports
- Participate in the building of articles calendars and articles collections
- Monitor initiatives and practices in STM publishing and recommend actions for the Journals to remain competitive and effective while in compliance with research integrity and ethics standards including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, including guarding against plagiarism, image manipulation, paper mills and other fraudulent submissions.
- In consultation with the Journals’ Editors-in-Chief: oversee Reject Without Review decisions; adjudicate allegations of misconduct by authors; corrections; retractions
- Manage an external contracted Desk Editor, for author acquisition and screening submissions, including Out of Scope
- Oversee transfer processes for manuscripts between the Journals
- Bring to the Journals a sophisticated understanding of author and reader technologies and services to attract submissions, improve discoverability, and drive usage and revenues
- Champion the Journals in their development of business opportunities and scientific content; collaborate with others at the Society and OUP to strategize on new journal launches
- Represent the Journals and the Society at industry and academic events, and with external stakeholders and policy makers
- Lead the planning of Journals sessions at the Society’s Annual Meeting, ENDO
What you’ll do well:
- Establish a course of action to achieve results. Anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks. Effectively communicate roadblocks/challenges to staff and peers. Focus on what matters and readily own decisions. Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Collaborate with others to get task or project completed.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and organize the work of a group, department or project and to establish effective priorities. Effectively use time. Demonstrate ability to “think outside the box” for solutions or ways to accomplish the job in a more effective way. Handle projects responsibly (including expense management). Prioritize as needed and meet deadlines. Communicate challenges/barriers to supervisor. Collaborate and share progress with others to get the project completed. Demonstrate effective delivery of completed project.
- As a contributor, ensure the effective, efficient, and sustainable use of program/project resources and assets by identifying wasteful practices and opportunities for optimizing resource use.
- Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. Notice trends and develop plans to prepare for opportunities or problems. Anticipate how individuals and groups will react to situations and information and plan accordingly.
What you’ll get out of it:
- Working with a staff that has passion for our mission, believes in one another and has fun.
- The chance to work in an environment that empowers staff to take informed risks and create new programs and services.
- A chance to make a contribution in a fun job with room to make it your own.
- A strong and competitive salary and benefits package that focuses on your well-being and financial health.
Inclusion and Belonging Statement
The Endocrine Society embraces and celebrates the strength that unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences bring to our organization. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and termination. The Endocrine Society is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to our People Operations team.
Work Location:
This position is located in Washington, DC and walking distance to Metro and major bus lines. The Endocrine Society offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week to foster our collaborative culture and support cross-functional interaction.
Endocrine Society offers a convenient downtown DC location within walking distance of Farragut North/Farragut West and Foggy Bottom Metro stations. Qualified candidates interested in a purposeful work environment, competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a generous TIAA- CREF retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.