Manager, Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation

About the Role Wiley's Research Publishing division is seeking a Manager, Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation to lead a high-performing team of in-house SME editors. This pivotal leadership role sits at the intersection of science, editorial excellence, and people management. You will oversee a team of approximately 7–8 Handling Editors who manage the end-to-end peer review process across one or more journals aligned with their scientific expertise, supporting Wiley's goals to grow article output, enhance author experiences, and uphold journal quality.

What You'll Do

• Foster a positive, motivating environment where editors feel valued and work toward shared goals
• Coach, develop, and support team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, stretch assignments, and training
• Manage team performance using established frameworks, identifying growth opportunities and addressing blockers
• Collaborate with senior leadership on team meetings and broader group initiatives
• Oversee the manuscript handling process from initial submission through to final editorial decision
• Apply best-practice peer review principles and ensure efficient, ethical, and timely handling of manuscripts
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex editorial decisions, including rebuttal management and research integrity cases
• Monitor and report on team productivity and output against annual portfolio targets
• Proactively identify risks or blockers and communicate these to senior management
• Support achievement of Research Publishing's strategic goals for article growth and author satisfaction
• Participate in and contribute to training initiatives and skill development programs
• Partner with senior management to identify team improvement areas and implement solutions

What We're Looking For

• PhD degree in a STEM field (or equivalent advanced degree)
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or people management, mentorship, or editorial training role
• Hands-on experience as a Handling Editor — you have done the job yourself
• Prior experience working with a STEM journals publisher
• Proven working knowledge of online manuscript submission and peer review management systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global, distributed team
• Proven ability to handle complex problems and identify solutions or escalation pathways

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in laboratory-based or STEM-related desk research
• A track record as a published scholar (ideally 3+ peer-reviewed research articles in reputable journals)
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, formally or informally
• Demonstrated ability to develop team members' skills, engagement, and career progression

Compensation & Benefits

• We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be high. We also offer meeting-free Friday afternoons to support heads-down work and professional development, plus a robust suite of employee programs to foster learning and community.