Managing Editor
ACS International (ACSI) is looking for a Managing Editor in China.
ACS International, Ltd. (ACSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Chemical Society. ACSI is comprised of representatives that serve the scientific community worldwide. Employees represent products and services provided by ACS divisions, including ACS Publications and CAS, to the world’s most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices and academic institutions to promote research and discovery.
ACS Publications is a Division of the ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society’s programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical enterprise. The Division publishes 85+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community.
ACS Publications is rapidly expanding its global editorial presence in key markets and the Managing Editor will have the opportunity to be part of this exciting phase. In his new editorial role, the Managing Editor will focus on engaging the Chinese scientific community and authors to attract high-quality submissions in the Chemical Sciences and related disciplines.
The incumbent will report to the Associate Publisher in the Shanghai Office and will work with the editorial teams and journal Editors in China and globally.
Responsibilities
o Work closely with journal Editors and ACS editorial teams to plan and implement commissioning strategies and journal development initiatives
o Build and maintain strong relationships with institutions and individuals to develop a robust network of leading and emerging researchers
o Drive content growth and ensure the quality and value of the commissioned content from China.
o Engage ACS Editors, EAB members and academic communities in China to design and implement activities and programs that effectively promote ACS journals.
o Collaborate with global stakeholders including editorial, production, and marketing teams to contribute to the overall strategy of the ACS journals and division-wide projects.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
The incumbent must be highly self-motivated and be comfortable working in a complex, matrix-based international environment with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent should be a good team player who is also capable of working independently. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, the following specific qualifications are required:
o A Doctorate degree in a chemistry related field, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or biological chemistry is preferred
o Prior experience in content commissioning within STM publishing and/or post-doctoral experience will be a plus
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills and, with a genuine enthusiasm for networking and building professional relationships
o Solid understanding of recent trends and developments in chemistry, medicine, biology, and related fields, with the ability to identify high-impact emerging areas of research
o An established network within the chemistry or medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry communities will be advantageous
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
o Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with adaptivity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
Willingness to travel extensively within China and occasionally overseas
