Required Proven Experience in:  

• Scholarly publications skills: Skill in oversight and strategy of peer-reviewed journals
• Communication skills: Skill in clearly and effectively communicating ideas verbally and in writing, including the ability to edit the writing of others. Commitment to keeping stakeholders informed. Adept at forming and maintaining external partnerships and networks
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills: Skill in anticipating future consequences and trends, making decisions congruent with the organization’s strategic direction, mission, and goals, and developing new approaches to solve problems or improve processes.
• Planning and organizing skills: Skill in determining priorities, developing plans to assure the achievement of objectives, and allocating time and resources effectively. adept at working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines
• Supervisory/management skills: skill in setting clear performance objectives and directions; delegating appropriately; and providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, effective coaching, and development opportunities. Ability to lead and manage change in a positive and inclusive manner and working effectively with a diverse membership.
• Customer service skills: Skill in providing the highest quality products and services that meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence: Skill in building and maintaining effective interpersonal and team relationships with a diverse network of colleagues inside and outside the organization, and with other relevant individuals with whom the organization works (members, the media, other organizations, funders, etc.)
• Requires 8-10 years of experience in a similar role and advanced subject matter expertise. Requires knowledge of key programmatic, operational, and financial issues and priorities.
• Prior experience working for a healthcare organization is critical.
• Significant understanding of scientific journals and experience in managing these publications, including working with volunteer editorial teams.