Executive Director, Editor-in-Chief (EIC) Merck Manuals
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 13, 2026
**Job Description**
Executive Director, Editor-in-Chief (EIC), reports to the Assistant Vice President, Scientific Communications & Information Sciences, and leads all strategic, financial, business, and editorial functions of the Manuals department. The EIC has primary responsibility for the content, digital publishing, and promotion of the Manuals Professional, Consumer and Veterinary versions across all modes of delivery (including written, web, mobile app, AI or EHR integrations).
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Department Leadership**
+ Lead, manage, and develop the Manuals leadership team, including leaders in editorial, operations, digital product development and infrastructure, and marketing and strategic partnerships
+ Oversee people managers and professional development for the department
+ Guide strategic planning. Implementation, and outcomes measurement to achieve team priorities
+ Ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration...
Executive Director, Editor-in-Chief (EIC), reports to the Assistant Vice President, Scientific Communications & Information Sciences, and leads all strategic, financial, business, and editorial functions of the Manuals department. The EIC has primary responsibility for the content, digital publishing, and promotion of the Manuals Professional, Consumer and Veterinary versions across all modes of delivery (including written, web, mobile app, AI or EHR integrations).
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Department Leadership**
+ Lead, manage, and develop the Manuals leadership team, including leaders in editorial, operations, digital product development and infrastructure, and marketing and strategic partnerships
+ Oversee people managers and professional development for the department
+ Guide strategic planning. Implementation, and outcomes measurement to achieve team priorities
+ Ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration...