UK, Germany, China, India
Director of Open Access and Transformative Agreements – Scholarly Publishing
Strong salary + bonus + benefits
Bristol
Exclusive Senior Publisher – STM Journals
£Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Our Client, an international non-for-profit STM organisation leading in scientific and clinical education and research, is looking for a Senior Publisher to manage the development of a Journals portfolio in line with publishing strategy.
Industry Open Access Scholarly Publishing STEM
Function Editorial
Duration Full Time
Type Permanent
Start Date ASAP
This role is exclusive to Telfer Partners.
Reporting to the Head of Publishing, the main responsibilities include:
- Oversee the journal portfolio’s development strategy
- Line management of a Publishing Assistant
- Working with academic editors to develop and manage product strategies
- Keeping up to date with developments in the relevant scientific fields
- Developing a network of contacts to inform strategy and the new product development group
- Monitoring competitors in order to inform ideas for product development
- Managing client relationships, working with Head of publishing to renew contracts
- Working with marketing staff to ensure effective marketing of the portfolio
- Setting budgets and targets with key stakeholders, and monitoring product performance
- Creating/Maintaining editorial policy/procedures for new launches.
Successful candidates will have experience managing and developing a portfolio of STM Journals together with experience of new product launches and/or acquisitions. A good working knowledge of STM publishing and journal development strategies is required, as is the ability to network and gather information from many different sources. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a scientific degree.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus and strong benefits.
To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 553. For an initial, confidential discussion please call us on +44(0)1223632510.
Early applications are preferred.
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