The Official Journal Of The International Society For Pharmacoeconomics And Outcomes Research
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Editor-in-Chief Position Description

1. Value in Health Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the coordination and direction of editorial activities of Value in Health, with the objective of assuring consistency with the overall mission and the goals of the Society.
   
   
2. The primary responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief are to inform and educate readers, with attention to the accuracy and importance of journal articles, and to protect and strengthen the integrity and quality of Value in Health, including its staff, budget, and business policies.
   
   
3. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for management of Value in Health issues and any Special Issues, Proceedings, or other supplements of Value in Health and is responsible for non-production functions necessary for journal maintenance, development, and communications with the other related parties (ISPOR, Value in Health publisher, ISPOR Management Advisory Board, external queries, etc.).
   
   
4. The Editor-in-chief has full authority over the editorial content of the journal. Editorial decisions must be based mainly on the validity of the work and its importance to readers. The Editor-in-Chief should seek input from a broad array of advisors such as reviewers, editorial staff, an editorial board, and readers.
   
   
5. The Editor-in-chief reports to the ISPOR Board of Directors. The Editor-in-chief and the Value in Health Editorial Advisory Board serve at the pleasure of the ISPOR Board of Directors.
   
   
6. The ISPOR Board of Directors has endorsed the guidelines of the World Association of Medical Editors. These guidelines govern interactions between the Editor-in-Chief and other members and employees of ISPOR. It is paramount that these relationships be based on mutual respect and trust and recognition of each other’s authority and responsibilities.