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Generic manager title, mid-level experience requirement, and metro location increase applicant competition despite niche PhD requirement.
Role requires advanced STEM degree and publishing-specific editorial expertise, limiting transferability across industries.
Mandatory PhD/equivalent and editorial supervisory experience create strict filtering of applicants.
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Manage and develop a team of 7-8 subject matter expert Handling Editors responsible for peer review management from manuscript assignment to final decision across multiple journals.
Ensure the team meets annual targets for article output growth, author experience, and journal quality as part of Research Publishing’s strategic goals.
Provide expert escalation support for complex editorial issues and conduct regular performance reviews and training initiatives.
PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a STEM field or advanced degree in Social Sciences with editorial experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory, people management, mentorship, or editorial training experience.
Experience with online manuscript submission and peer review management systems.
Work location: Noida, U.P or Pune, Maharashtra with hybrid work model requiring on-site presence.
Significant prior experience as a Handling Editor or subject matter expert in academic publishing, ideally within STEM journals.
Proven track record of developing and managing editorial teams with focus on productivity and engagement.
Strong operational capability in managing complex peer review workflows and editorial challenges in a global, distributed team environment.