Director of Production, Scientific Journal

JoVE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific publishing firm in Singapore is seeking a Director of Production for its renowned journal. This role involves overseeing the manuscript publication process, managing teams, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in scientific publishing, a strong educational background in life sciences, and a track record of effective team management.

Benefits

Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team

Clear path for career advancement

Impact on scientific research and education

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in academic, scientific publishing, or edtech content production.
• 7+ years of proven management experience.
• Strong knowledge of peer review and open access trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the JoVE Journal teams for efficient publishing operations.
• Supervise the manuscript workflow ensuring quality and compliance.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve processes for faster publications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Digital publishing technologies

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in life sciences

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Director of Production, Scientific Journal

As the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions, JoVE is on a mission to enhance scientific research and education. With millions of scientists, educators, and students relying on JoVE for their research, teaching, and learning needs, our institutional clients include over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, among them prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. Operating in over 60 countries with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India, JoVE is a rapidly growing company looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.We are currently looking for a results-driven individual to take on the role of leading the scientific manuscript publication process for our renowned JoVE Journal. This position will involve overseeing cross-functional teams responsible for peer review, content writing, and video production to ensure the timely delivery of a high volume of scientific publications.**Responsibilities:**- Lead and manage the JoVE Journal teams, comprising Peer Review Editors, Content Writers, and Video Production staff, to ensure efficient publishing operations.- Supervise the entire manuscript workflow from peer review to publication, ensuring timeliness, quality, and compliance with journal standards.- Identify inefficiencies and process bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and reduce publication timelines.- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies such as AI to optimize workflows, boost productivity, and enhance the author experience.- Establish team KPIs and departmental goals, monitor performance, and enforce accountability.- Uphold scientific rigor and editorial excellence in all published content to align with JoVE's standards.- Identify opportunities for new journal sections or special issues in response to emerging research trends.**Requirements:**- A Masters or Ph.D. in life sciences.- 10+ years of experience in academic, scientific publishing, or edtech content production, with a specialization in managing publication workflows.- 7+ years of proven management experience.- Strong knowledge of peer review, open access trends, and evolving scientific publishing models.- Experience with digital publishing technologies, Content Management Systems (CMS), and workflow automation tools.- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology and digital tools to enhance publishing workflows, quality, and efficiency; familiarity with AI-based or automated solutions is a strong advantage.- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills.- Self-starter with a results-driven mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment.- Experience working in a global environment is a strong asset.**Why JoVE **- Make a direct impact on accelerating scientific research and improving student learning in science education.- Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and international team.- Our strong promotion from within culture provides a clear path for advancing your career within the company.,

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