EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

Your Opportunity

DynaMed is a subsidiary of DynaMed LLC, a division of EBSCO Information Services Clinical Decisions. DynaMed develops clinical decision support tools that provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based information to help improve patient outcomes. It offers expert summaries of conditions, expert recommended actions, and is developed on the foundation of evidence-based methodologies with transparency through citations and links to primary references. It also includes interactive tools to support clinical decision-making. The mission of DynaMed is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based, expert-curated information and tools precisely when and where they need them, reducing unnecessary care variation and improving healthcare outcomes. DynaMed was recently named the top performing point-of-care clinical reference tool in the 2024 Best in KLAS Software and Services report (https://klasresearch.com/report/2024-best-in-klas-awards-software-and-services/3413) . For additional information on EIS Clinical Decisions, go to EIS Clinical Decisions.

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) is a leading provider of research databases, e-journal and e-package subscription management, book collection development and acquisition management, and a major provider of library technology, e-books and clinical decision solutions for universities, colleges, hospitals, corporations, government, K12 schools and public libraries worldwide. The company partners with customers and other industry-leading organizations to improve research and outcomes through quality content and technology.

From research, acquisition management, subscription services and discovery to clinical decision support and patient care, learning, and research and development, EBSCO provides libraries, health care and medical institutions, corporations and government agencies with access to content and resources to serve the information and workflow needs of their users and organizations. Through vision, action and innovation, EBSCO invests to ensure the long-term growth of products, services and technologies for our customers.

EIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of EBSCO Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO Industries has been in business since 1944 and acquired EBSCO Publishing in 1987. Starting out as a small subscription agency, EBSCO Publishing, now EBSCO Information Services, quickly became a pioneer in the library services industry. EIS employs over 3,200 worldwide and contributes over $2 billion to the parent company’s approximate revenue of $3 billion.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Clinical Decisions,The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of DynaMed is a visionary physician leadership role responsible for setting the clinical and editorial direction and strategy that aligns with the long-term goals of Clinical Decisions and market trends. This position requires a strategic leader capable of identifying editorial opportunities that respond to market needs and enhance customer engagement. The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that our content reflects our values of trust, respect, and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. The Editor-in-Chief will ensure the highest medical standards and clinical quality and will pioneer innovative content strategies aimed at achieving unmatched competitiveness in the healthcare marketplace.

What You'll Do

1. Strategic Editorial Leadership:

2. Develop and implement a comprehensive editorial strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and market trends.

3. Collaborate with the executive team to define a clear vision for content strategies that address market problems and creates opportunities to deliver value to our customers.

4. Integrate the editorial strategy with the broader business strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment across all platforms.

5. Recruit clinical leaders in respective specialties to ensure the highest quality in all areas of DynaMed.

6. Clinical Excellence:

7. Establish and uphold high editorial standards and practices, setting the tone and direction for all content.

8. Drive initiatives that enhance content quality and reader engagement, focusing on delivering customer-driven content that enhances user experience and satisfaction.

9. Lead a team of editors and writers, ensuring they are well-trained, highly skilled, and fully aligned with our content strategy.

10. Reputation-builder and influencer:

11. Serves as a reputation-builder and influencer within the industry, actively positioning the brand as a thought leader. Celebrates the team's successes publicly, encouraging shared achievements and visibly acknowledging individual contributions. Drives brand awareness by engaging with diverse audiences across platforms, creating a strong, resonant message that aligns with the organization’s mission.

12. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

13. Work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of editorial content in product offerings and promotional activities.

14. Foster a collaborative culture across departments to enhance the product and content offerings, ensuring that our editorial vision supports overall business objectives.

15. Serve as a key liaison between the editorial department and other teams, facilitating effective communication and strategy alignment.

16. Performance Management:

17. Define and monitor key performance indicators for editorial success, adjusting strategies based on analytics and market feedback.

18. Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the executive team on content performance, user engagement, and market trends.

19. Leadership and Team Development:

20. Cultivate a values-driven editorial team that is curious, eager to learn, and highly innovative.

21. Mentor and develop a high-performing editorial team, promoting a continuous learning environment that encourages professional growth and development.

22. Lead by example with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a focus on nurturing a customer-centric editorial environment.

The EIC serves on the DynaMed executive leadership team and manages an Editorial organization of nearly 130 employees and more than 500 contributor expert authors and reviewers.

EIS is headquartered in Ipswich, Massachusetts, a nearby suburb of Boston. The role can be remote, hybrid, or in-person, as long as the executive is willing to travel as needed.

About You

The ideal candidate is a seasoned, innovative physician recognized as a thought leader in the healthcare industry. You are viewed as an influential voice in helping to shape healthcare discussions and outcomes among your peers, stakeholders and the public. The EIC will possess a strong executive presence and senior level influencing skills with an extensive track record in helping drive brand engagement and alignment.

The successful candidate must be an outstanding collaborator, inspire colleagues, have a very high organizational EQ, and possess the ability to work with, and influence, a senior leadership team. The EIC must possess excellent interpersonal skills and high integrity, combined with an outstanding personal style that is characterized by executive-level communication skills, transparency, trust, active listening, authenticity, persuasiveness, self-awareness, and drive. This executive will possess a passion for building a great organization.

• Advanced degree (MD/DO) in medicine is required.

• Deep background in clinical care.

• Preference for a leader with more than 10 years’ experience in high level clinical and management roles.

The EBSCO culture strives to create an environment where ambitious goals are set, ideas are encouraged, and talent is fully realized. We work hard to create a culture where there is trust and respect, transparency and openness. Toward that end EBSCO values the following:

Drive

Help create teams of self-motivated, self-aware, self-disciplined, and self-improving people. Do your best at everything you do, no matter how small the task. Don't wait to be told what to do; proactively do what needs to be done.

Positive Attitude

Understand that a can-do attitude enables success throughout the overall business. When bad news or problems arise, look for opportunities to improve.

Eagerness to Understand

Seek to understand our industries and the latest technology in an effort to offer the best products and services to our customers. Understanding how things work and how our work impacts the larger company goals enables continuous improvement.

Sound Judgement

Make tough decisions without agonizing and devote the right amount of time to making decisions. Do this by identifying root causes instead of just treating symptoms and adopting a logical, commonsense approach.

Specific to the EIC role, the following will be critical competencies:

Setting Strategy

• Creates and articulates an inspiring vision for editorial excellence at DynaMed.

• Seeks and analyzes data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with strategy.

• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.

• Effectively balances the need for broad change with an understanding of the right pace of change; to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.

Executing for Results

• Sets clear and challenging goals, tenacious and accountable in driving results.

• Is tenacious and accountable in driving results.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; adapts nimbly and leads others through complex situations.

Leading Teams

• The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.

• The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.

• A leader who is self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

Relationships and Influence

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

• An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive.

• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.

Creates a sense of purpose for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization.

In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual bonus program.

Pay Range

USD $300,000.00 - USD $350,000.00 /Yr.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location.

EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including:  

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible spending accounts  

-Retirement Savings Plan

-Paid Parental Leave 

-Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

-Mentoring program 

And much more! Check it out here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2024-1631

Category Medical Products and Services

Position Type Full-Time Regular

Remote Yes