Chief Executive for Scholarly Publishing & Impact

Annual Reviews Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 525,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Vacation days and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Annual Reviews Inc. seeks a dynamic leader to serve as President, guiding the organization’s strategic direction, governance, and scholarly publishing initiatives. You will work with the Board, editors, and staff to advance mission, financial sustainability, and impact in scientific communication.

The role requires 10+ years in senior leadership, a track record in strategy and growth, and a commitment to open access models. Competitive benefits and a generous pay scale are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior leadership experience, preferably in scholarly publishing or academic societies, education, research, publishing or the technology industry serving the research community.
• Experience developing organizational strategy, anticipating future trends, aligning resources with priorities, and balancing mission and financial sustainability.
• Familiarity with factors affecting the scientific publishing industry and Open Access models.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the top executive and principal leader of Annual Reviews.
• Oversee organizational performance and financial stewardship with CFO.
• Provide leadership for the journals' intellectual direction, quality, integrity, and impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Governance experience

Communication

Open Access knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Annual Reviews Inc. seeks a dynamic leader to serve as President, guiding the organization’s strategic direction, governance, and scholarly publishing initiatives. You will work with the Board, editors, and staff to advance mission, financial sustainability, and impact in scientific communication.

The role requires 10+ years in senior leadership, a track record in strategy and growth, and a commitment to open access models. Competitive benefits and a generous pay scale are offered.