Assistant Manager - Review

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

JoVE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Review Manager to lead and optimize the review process for the JoVE Journal. The Assistant Review Manager will oversee review operations, manage a team of editors, and drive continuous improvements in workflow, reviewer engagement, and author experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end review process from manuscript submission to final editorial decision.

• Manage and mentor a team of Review Editors, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

• Provide training, feedback, and performance tracking to ensure team success and publication growth.

• Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., time to first decision, reviewer turnaround, acceptance rates).

• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to enhance efficiency.

• Develop strategies to improve reviewer engagement, retention, and turnaround times.

• Work closely with Editorial, Production, and Content teams to ensure a seamless publication process.

• Explore and implement AI and automation tools to enhance review efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or Master’s in Life Science.

• 5+ years of experience in academic/scientific publishing, with deep expertise in review workflows.

• Proven experience managing review teams and meeting publishing deadlines.

• Strong understanding of review models (single-blind, double-blind, open) and open access publishing.

• Hands-on experience with manuscript management systems (Editorial Manager preferred).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex scientific feedback.

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.

• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and in improving student learning in science education.

• Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.

• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.