Deputy Editor, Chemistry

5501 Wiley-VCH GmbH; Weinheim; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley-VCH GmbH in Germany seeks a Deputy Editor with a PhD in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology or biocatalysis to join the in-house editorial team for Chemistry - A European Journal and ChemBioChem. You will help shape editorial strategy, oversee peer review, and collaborate with authors and editors to maintain high scientific standards.

The role is a fixed-term parental leave cover ending January 25, 2028, requiring strong publishing credentials and a proven ability to drive quality,

Qualifications

• A PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biocatalysis or closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record and understanding of the research landscape in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology or biocatalysis.
• Prior editorial experience and understanding of Open Access workflows and Open Research is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with an interest in scientific publishing and a commitment to editorial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging research trends in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and biocatalysis, and commission high-impact content.
• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board to shape journal strategy, scope and development.
• Represent Chemistry - A European Journal and ChemBioChem at scientific conferences and within the international research community.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote sound science, transparency and ethical publishing practices.
• Manage the peer review process for submitted manuscripts, ensuring timely and rigorous evaluation.
• Make editorial decisions and provide constructive feedback to authors.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Open Access knowledge

Education

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Biology

PhD in Biocatalysis

Job description

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Deputy Editor with a PhD and research expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or biocatalysis to join our in-house editorial team across Chemistry - A European Journal and ChemBioChem. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and editorial direction of two established chemistry journals, with a particular focus on medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related research. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity and impact of published content, while working closely with authors, reviewers and fellow editors. This position is a fixed-term parental leave cover, with an anticipated end date of 25 January 2028.

How you will make an impact:

• Identify emerging research trends in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and biocatalysis, and commission high-impact content.
• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board to shape journal strategy, scope and development.
• Represent Chemistry - A European Journal and ChemBioChem at scientific conferences and within the international research community.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote sound science, transparency and ethical publishing practices.
• Manage the peer review process for submitted manuscripts, ensuring timely and rigorous evaluation.
• Make editorial decisions and provide constructive feedback to authors.

We are looking for people who have/are:

• A PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biocatalysis or a closely related discipline, with a research focus in one or more of these areas, is a strict requirement.
• A strong publication record and understanding of the research landscape in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology or biocatalysis.
• Prior editorial experience (e.g. as a reviewer, guest editor or editorial board member) and an understanding of Open Access workflows and Open Research is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with an interest in scientific publishing and a commitment to editorial excellence.

We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. 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 higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.