Editor in Chief, Genetics in Medicine Translational Genomics

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is the only nationally recognized medical specialty society in the United States dedicated to the field of medical genetics and genomics. ACMG publishes a family of peer-reviewed journals advancing genomic medicine worldwide.

ACMG is seeking an inaugural Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to lead Genetics in Medicine Translational Genomics (GIM TG), a new open access journal launching in 2027. GIM TG is dedicated to translating genomic discoveries into clinical practice and therapeutics, and will serve as a global forum at the interface of genomics and medicine.

GIM TG is an official ACMG journal and companion to Genetics in Medicine and Genetics in Medicine Open . The inaugural EIC will serve alongside the Editors-in-Chief of the companion journals as part of ACMG's integrated publications leadership team.

Journal scope includes

- Clinical and translational applications: medical/clinical human genetics, diagnostics, personalized medicine, and pharmacogenomics
- Therapeutics: gene therapy and gene editing
- Research and development: preclinical and non-human studies, biotechnology, bioengineering, and technological developments in biological sciences
- Computational sciences: bioinformatics and related methodologies

The journal will publish Original Research, Reviews, Commentaries, Case Reports, Clinical Utility Studies, and Methods & Protocols, and welcomes Negative Data.

As inaugural EIC, you will shape GIM TG from launch—defining its editorial voice, building its global editorial community, and establishing it as a high-impact, internationally recognized publication. Candidates with strong networks beyond North America are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

- Refine journal scope in collaboration with ACMG leadership and the publisher
- Recruit and mentor an international Editorial Board
- Oversee the peer review process, with the assistance of staff
- Make final publication decisions
- Commission content, including Special Issues

Growth and Community Building

- Promote the journal globally at scientific meetings and through professional networks
- Attract high-quality international submissions
- Engage ACMG membership and other stakeholders to grow readership, authorship, and editorial participation — particularly among early career researchers
- Represent the journal at key conferences

Operational Oversight

- Monitor key performance metrics, including submissions, decisions, and citations
- Champion open access, author experience, and accessibility

Requirements

Strong scholarly record in translational genomics or a related field; Peer-reviewed publishing experience, as an author and/or editor; Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build and lead an international team of editors; Demonstrated ability to articulate and execute a strategic vision for journal growth and development; Commitment to scientific integrity, rigor, and inclusivity in publishing

Nice to have

Editorial experience at a biomedical or genetics journal; Active international engagement (Europe, Australia, Asia); Familiarity with open access publishing; ACMG membership, or willingness to join