Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for management of Value in Health issues and any Special Issues (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.).
- 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, editorial board, editorial advisory board, and readers.
Reporting Structure
The Editor-in-chief reports to the ISPOR Board of Directors. The Value in Health Editor-in-chief, Editorial Board (Co-Editors) and Editorial Advisory Board serve at the pleasure of the ISPOR Board of Directors. The Executive Director represents the Board with respect to business issues of the Journal. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for communicating effectively with the Executive Director on all issues affecting the business of the Journal.
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.
Tasks of the Editor-in-Chief:
The Editor-in-Chief has authority over the following Value in Health activities:
Editorial Policy Activities
- Establish editorial policy, which must be approved by the ISPOR Board of Directors
- Develop, organize & plan content of each issue including manuscript solicitation, adjudication and selection.
- Recommend, to the Board of Directors for their approval, members of the Editorial Board (Co-Editors) and Editorial Advisory Board.
Administrative Management of Value in Health Editorial Office:
- Establish policies and procedures, approved by the ISPOR Board of Directors, for the efficient management of Editorial Office activities
- Direct the Value in Health Editorial Office staff (Value in Health Managing Editor and Editorial Assistant).
- Oversee the management of the manuscript selection process and issue production including adherence to production schedule and page allocation and timely review of manuscripts.
- Report monthly to the Value in Health Management Advisory Board (an ISPOR Board of Directors Committee that oversees ISPOR publications) the status of manuscripts, including the number received, approved, rejected, and withdrawn and performance indicators.
- Prepare an Annual Report to the ISPOR Board of Directors, which contains manuscript review and acceptance data, and performance indicators.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with other related parties such as ISPOR staff, publisher’s staff, and Editorial Advisory Board members, and Management Advisory Board members.
Term
The term for Editor-in-Chief is a 4-year term and is renewable.
Fee
The annual fee for professional services as Value in Health Editor-in-Chief is USD$25,000 paid quarterly.
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