Team Leader - Peer Review Administrator

• Lead a high-performing team in the Journal Editorial Office, overseeing the publication process from submission to decision.
• Manage and coordinate the workflow of editors, reviewers, and authors, ensuring timely and accurate processing of manuscripts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish and maintain editorial policies, guidelines, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress, resolve issues, and provide feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, nurturing the professional growth and development of team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in scholarly publishing.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and publication guidelines, promoting integrity and academic rigor.
• Handle escalated issues and inquiries, maintaining a positive relationship with authors and reviewers.
• Continuously improve operational efficiency and streamline processes to enhance productivity and quality

Preferred candidate profile

• Lead and mentor a team of peer review coordinators and editorial assistants.
• Allocate resources effectively across journals/projects to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Oversee the peer review workflow using

  Editorial Manager

  ,

  Submarine

  , or other manuscript submission systems.
• Ensure adherence to publication policies, timelines, and ethical guidelines.
• Support editors, authors, and reviewers by resolving complex queries and escalations through

  Freshdesk

  .
• Implement best practices and optimize workflows for efficiency and quality

Work Location : Trichy