Assistant Manager - Review
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 6d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-27). Last seen at its source 4h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 27 Oct 2026 (6 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 4 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
India
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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Workable employer's own board first seen 6d ago · last seen 4h ago
The listing
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.