Senior Executive Publisher - PeerJ & F1000

The Senior Executive Publisher, PeerJ and F1000, is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth and innovation of these distinctive open access publishing platforms and for leading a team in achieving these objectives. This position requires a creative and analytical thinker with strong leadership and communication skills who will work closely with the VP, STM Journals Publishing, to identify opportunities and develop strategies that optimize the performance of PeerJ’s two peer‑reviewed journals, PeerJ and PeerJ Computer Science, and F1000’s open research publishing platform.

The Senior Executive Publisher is responsible for setting the strategic direction, business planning requirements, and growth targets for these innovative portfolios.

In consultation with the VP, STM Journals Publishing, establish overall strategic objectives for PeerJ and F1000 that align with organizational goals and the unique positioning of these open access platforms; develop and implement effective strategies to meet those objectives; and agree methods for measuring their success. Drive innovation in open access publishing models, leveraging the unique features of PeerJ and F1000 to fully align with T&F’s open research vision and to expand market reach and impact within the scientific community.

Optimize and evolve the distinctive business models of PeerJ (including lifetime membership and per‑article options) and F1000

Research (article processing charges with transparent peer review) to maximize author satisfaction, institutional partnerships, and revenue growth.

Lead a team of editorial staff focused on PeerJ and F1000 portfolios, ensuring objectives are clear, relevant decision‑making is devolved, and team members are empowered and incentivized to develop and deliver strategic objectives for their respective areas and for achieving related objectives and goals. Design and deliver annual workforce plans to monitor resources, maximize efficiency and growth, and ensure talent attraction, development, and retention in appropriate geographic locations to support PeerJ and F1000’s global operations.

Establish systems and processes to build and maintain topical knowledge of the open access publishing landscape, researcher needs, and competitor activity to inform decisions on development activities for PeerJ and F1000. Monitor emerging trends in open research, open peer review, and transparent publishing practices to ensure PeerJ and F1000 remain at the forefront of innovation.

Foster in‑depth and close relationships with the scientific research community, including authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and institutional partners, to build the profile and position PeerJ and F1000 as centers of excellence in open access publishing. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with research institutions, funders, and societies that align with PeerJ and F1000’s mission and values. Collaborate with Expert teams (e.g., Commissioning, Open Research, Publishing Ethics & Integrity) to drive continuous improvement and business growth across both platforms.

Work with Operational Excellence colleagues to set and maintain operational protocols specific to PeerJ and F1000’s unique workflows, ensuring service, process, and administrative efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee partnership agreements and ensure contracts are renewed to agreed schedules and profitability levels. Keep abreast of global changes in open access funding models and evolving approaches to monetizing open content, ensuring PeerJ and F1000 remain relevant, commercially viable, and aligned with market dynamics.

Represent PeerJ and F1000 at industry conferences, events, and forums to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.