EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FOR BERKELEY PHARMA TECH JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (REMOTE WORK)
As the Editor-in-Chief of Berkeley Pharma Tech Journal of Medicine (BPTJM) you assume overall responsibility for determining the journal’s scientific scope and editorial direction. You will serve as the leader of the journal’s editorial team and be responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of the research articles published in BPTJM. You will be expected to build a broad network of domestic and international contacts. The Editor-in Chief will also need to develop and foster partnerships with members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams, and to contribute to the overall publishing strategy of our journal.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the journal, and to be part of the vibrant and growing scientific community.
The position will report to our Founder/Director at Berkeley Pharma Tech.
Salary: Equity compensation
Duration: One Year from start date
Location: Work from home. You must live in the U.S.
Hours: 12 hours per week
BENEFITS:
* Earn equity in a start-up
* Training is provided
* Flexible work schedule
* Remote work
* Gain professional experience in a leadership role
* Obtain a letter of recommendation at the end of the work cycle
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing on an overall strategy for Berkeley Pharma Tech Journal of Medicine
- Managing the journal’s team of editorial interns
- Overseeing various aspects of the manuscript handling workflows
- Making decisions on manuscripts in collaboration with the editorial team
- Developing a strong working relationship with the external advisory editorial board
- Developing deep networks within the communities served by the journal
- Recruiting exciting papers within the scope of the journal
- Managing the article pipeline and front matter for the journal
- Collaborating on production workflows, marketing, social media and website
- Establishing a system for effective and rapid peer review
- Providing guidelines to authors for preparing and submitting manuscripts
- Providing a clear statement of the Journal’s policies on authorship criteria
The preferred candidate would:
- Be pursuing an M.S. or a Ph.D. degree in any area of biology with journal relevant subject matter expertise/experience
- 1+ year of editorial experience
- Broad interest across the full spectrum of biology
- Project and/or people management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interest in engaging with the scientific community
- Previous management experience is beneficial but not required
Why Berkeley Pharma Tech Journal of Medicine?
At Berkeley Pharma Tech, we celebrate diversity of thought and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We believe that a culture of empowerment and diversity is vital to our continued innovation and success.
We have talented members in our Editorial Team collaborating from all over the U.S. We are driven by the purpose of unlocking people’s potential with the best learning and research solutions.
We need determined individuals to help make this happen. We work in small, agile teams, tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers.
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment offering great opportunities to develop your professional experiences and leadership skills.
To apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HCLYhUDJS9m23jME7. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Contact info:
Audrey Chan, audreychan@berkeleypharmatech.com
Equal Opportunity Employer: Berkeley Pharma Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Berkeley Pharma Tech are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.