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EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

The Executive Managing Editor will be responsible for leading a team of Senior Managing Editors, Managing Editors, and Associate Managing Editors for DynaMed and its related products. The Executive Managing Editor will function as part of the senior leadership team regarding core editorial functions and priorities, team capacity, and strategy and development for DynaMed and its related products. The Executive Managing Editor will be a vital participant in achieving DynaMed’s mission of providing the most useful information to health care professionals at the point-of-care. The mission will be accomplished through critical analysis of published research and application of clinical knowledge. Work will be conducted as part of the DynaMed Editorial Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of Senior Managing Editors, Managing Editors, and Associate Managing Editors in relation to their respective editorial teams, including operational, functional, editorial and personnel management.

• Perform ongoing performance appraisals including informal feedback and formal written reviews

• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new editorial team members, including managers

• Participate in ongoing product quality assurance

• Other duties as assigned by EIC, including special projects and new product development

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related field (may substitute 2 years of related experience)

• Clinical license in good standing required if applicable

• 5 years editing experience including editing documents produced by other writers, training, and feedback

• 7 years writing experience related to medical or scientific content

• 2 years of personnel management experience

• Ability to perform editorial functions sufficient to fill responsibilities of Managing Editor

• 2 years of experience with MS Office Suite including Word (with use of track changes) and Excel

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.