Manager

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley is seeking a Manager, Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation to lead a team of handling editors in a hybrid Noida Noida/U.P or Pune, Maharashtra role. You will oversee the peer‑review process from submission to final decision and drive performance using Wiley’s framework.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a STEM field, with 3+ years of supervisory or editorial training experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a STEM field (or advanced degree in Social Sciences with editorial experience).
• 3+ years of supervisory or editorial training experience.
• Proven working knowledge of online manuscript submission and peer-review management systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, distributed team.
• Proven ability to handle complex problems and escalation pathways.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and motivating work environment for the team.
• Develop team members through coaching, feedback, stretch assignments, and training.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings and participate in group meetings with the Associate Director.
• Review and manage team members’ performance using Wiley’s performance framework as a guide.
• Manage the peer-review process from submission to final editorial decision.
• Report on performance/productivity to the Associate Director, highlighting blockers and risks.
• Engage in team meetings and participate in training initiatives to develop identified skills.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Editorial Training

Peer-Review Management

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

English Communication (Verbal &Written

Independent & Collaborative Work

Education

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in STEM/Science

Tools

Online Manuscript Submission Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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:
Location: Noida, U.P or Pune, Maharashtra
Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required)

The Manager, Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation manages a team of approximately 7–8 subject‑matter experts (SMEs) who are in‑house Handling Editors. Each editor is assigned to one or more journals aligned with their subject‑matter expertise and is responsible for screening and triage, as well as managing the peer‑review process from assignment at submission through to the final decision.

Members of the Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team are highly educated (advanced degrees – MD/PhD or equivalent) and experienced researchers. The Manager is themselves an SME with significant experience as a Handling Editor and acts as a point of escalation for junior colleagues, offering guidance on challenging rebuttals or ethical cases. The Manager is critical to engagement, development, and high productivity of the team.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Create a positive and motivating work environment where team members pursue common objectives and feel valued.
• Develop team members through coaching, feedback, exposure, stretch assignments, and training.
• Hold regular one‑on‑one meetings and participate in larger group meetings with the Associate Director.
• Review and manage team members’ performance using Wiley’s performance framework as a guide.

Peer Review Management

Manage the peer‑review process from submission to final editorial decision, applying best‑practice principles and effective time‑management practices.

Performance Management

Report on performance/productivity to the Associate Director, Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation, highlighting blockers and risks to achieving goals.

Skills and Training

Engage in team meetings and participate in training initiatives to develop identified skills. Work with the Associate Director to identify areas for improvement and acquire new skills.

What We Are Looking For

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a STEM field (or equivalent advanced degree); an advanced degree in Social Sciences is acceptable if accompanied by prior editorial experience.
• 3+ years of experience in supervisory, people‑management, mentorship, or editorial training role.
• 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 appropriate escalation pathways.

Desirable Qualifications

• Track record as a published scholar (ideally 3+ peer‑reviewed research articles in reputable journals).
• Hands‑on experience as a Handling Editor.
• Prior experience working with a STEM journal publisher.
• Demonstrated ability to develop team members’ skills, engagement, and career progression.

We offer meeting‑free Friday afternoons, robust employee programming, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation will be competitive and based on a variety of factors.

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.