Request for Applications

Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development


The American College of Clinical Pharmacology® (ACCP) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development (CPDD). The due date for applications is September 20, 2024. 

The CPDD is one of the two official publications of the ACCP and is an international, peer-reviewed journal focused on publishing high-quality clinical pharmacology studies in drug development which are primarily (but not exclusively) performed in healthy subjects during the early phases of drug development, or after marketing approval. Acceptance of a manuscript in CPDD is determined by scientific rigor and technical soundness rather than perceived importance of the presented results. In addition to publication of original research articles, CPDD encourages submission (with or without invitation) of Editorials, Commentaries and Reviews.

Since its introduction in 2012, CPDD has included an international Editorial Board consisting of basic and clinical scientists who are well-established in the field of clinical pharmacology and represent academic, regulatory and industry sectors. The Editorial Board works closely with the Editor-in-Chief to provide strategic oversight and guidance, as well as to assist with operational requirements.     

The CPDD is published by Wiley Periodicals Inc, a subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons Inc (Publisher).

Roles and Responsibilities

 The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the selection and management of all editorial content for the CPDD. Together with the ACCP Publications Committee, the Editor-in-Chief will implement the strategic vision for the CPDD. While working with the Publisher, Editorial Board and Editorial Support Team, the Editor-in-Chief will seek to assure objective and timely review of all manuscripts submitted for publication by reviewers with demonstrated expertise in the subject addressed in each manuscript and make the final selection for publication in the CPDD in an efficient and timely manner. The Editor-in-Chief is also responsible for promoting the CPDD to individual, academic, industry and government audiences, with the goal of continually enhancing the reputation of the CPDD and assuring that the vision for the CPDD is consistent with the Mission & Vision, as well as the strategic goals of the ACCP. Finally, the Editor-in-Chief shall work to assure the scientific integrity of the CPDD and seek to enhance the reputation of the CPDD in the scientific and clinical communities. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to attend the ACCP Annual Meeting.

This position shall be for a term of five years. 

Compensation

A quarterly stipend will be provided to the Editor-in-Chief for the provision of services. The stipend will be commensurate with the experience of the Editor-in-Chief and the anticipated annual (cumulative) workload for the CPDD. Reimbursement will be provided for travel expenses involved in attending ACCP's Annual Meeting in accordance with ACCP approved reimbursement policies. 

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials to the ACCP Executive Office at [email protected] by September 20, 2024.

1. A brief cover letter including your motivation for applying for this role 
2. An up-to-date, detailed curriculum vitae
3. Up to 3 of your published papers that you consider to be the most relevant to this role
4. A description of your prior editorial experience and relevant skills
5. A plan to develop and grow the CPDD (addressing the global move towards open access specifically), detailing specific ideas for your future work as Editor-in-Chief (maximum 2 pages) as it applies to ACCP’s Mission & Vision   
6. Additional information to support the application


The application should be submitted by email on or before September 20, 2024 to:
Krista L. Levy
Executive Director
American College of Clinical Pharmacology®
[email protected]
571-293-3493

Direct questions to:
Navin Goyal, PhD, FCP
Chair, Search Committee for the CPDD Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]

 

Job Description: Editor-in-Chief, 

Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development


REPORTS TO: ACCP Board of Regents
TERM: Five (5) years

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCP is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief to lead the Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development (CPDD). The CPDD was established in 2012 and publishes original research, reviews, editorials and opinion pieces across the field of clinical pharmacology.     

 The Editor-in-Chief of the CPDD reports to the Board of Regents of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology® (ACCP). The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the selection and management of all editorial content for the CPDD. Together with the ACCP Publications Committee, the Editor-in-Chief develops and implements the strategic vision for the CPDD. The Editor-in-Chief leads the editorial team and is also responsible for promoting the CPDD to individual, academic, industry and government audiences, with the goal of continually enhancing the reputation of the CPDD and assuring that the vision for the CPDD is consistent with the Mission & Vision and the strategic goals of the ACCP. Finally, the Editor-in-Chief works to assure the scientific integrity of the CPDD and seeks to enhance the reputation of the CPDD in the scientific and clinical communities.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set the strategic direction for the CPDD in close collaboration with the Publications Committee; regularly review and adapt the vision, mission, and content of the CPDD to increase its impact, size, influence, reach and visibility.
  • Lead and manage the CPDD and the Editorial support team; recruit Editorial Board members and Reviewers with expertise in broad range of clinical and research areas of relevance to manuscripts that are submitted for publication, appoint replacement Editorial Board members and Reviewers, as needed.
  • Ensure that manuscripts are handled efficiently and with high scientific integrity, managing the peer review process in a timely manner and ensuring swift decision-making on submitted and solicited manuscripts.
  • Work with the Editorial support team to ensure an efficient and productive partnership with the Publisher of CPDD, working together to review, optimize and streamline workflows as appropriate.
  • Use market data to develop content themes/topics to develop and grow the CPDD.
  • Be ultimately responsible for CPDD-related ethical issues and queries/concerns from authors, with guidance and support provided by the Publisher and in line with COPE and other relevant guidelines.
  • Represent the CPDD at appropriate scientific and clinical meetings.
  • Communicate and engage with the wider Editorial Board to ensure they remain active and engaged and are acting as advocates for, and active supporters of, the CPDD.
  • Liaise with the Editor-in-Chief of the ACCP’s sister journal The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, ensuring alignment where necessary.
  • Partner effectively with the Publisher to adopt appropriate new processes with input from the ACCP Board of Regents
  • Schedule and chair an Editorial Board meeting to be held during the ACCP Annual Meeting each year, which includes the Publisher and members of the Publications Committee.
  • Submit reports describing metrics to assess the achievement of specific goals and objectives for the CPDD and the Editorial Board three times a year for the Board of Regents meetings and also as required for the Publications Committee. Participate in meetings of the ACCP Board of Regents when invited to provide an update on the CPDD.
  • Maintain and build relationships with scientific associations within relevant fields.
  • Promote and embody the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ACCP and at the CPDD.


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven editorial skills and leadership skills
  • Commitment to scientific integrity
  • Skilled at interpersonal relationship building
  • Highly innovative and forward-thinking approaches to leadership and development of the CPDD
  • The ability to lead, inspire and organize teams with a strong scientific and technical background to achieve the CPDD's goals


COMPENSATION

A quarterly stipend commensurate with both candidate experience and anticipated annual (cumulative) workload for the CPDD will be provided. Reimbursement will be provided for travel expenses involved in attending ACCP's Annual Meeting in accordance with ACCP approved reimbursement policies.