Head of Academic Partnerships, Middle East

Informa Group Plc.; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Director of Academic Partnerships, Middle East to drive content growth in the region. Responsibilities include establishing key partnerships with academics and funders, while providing valuable market feedback. Candidates should have a strong commercial focus and experience in partnerships, as well as knowledge of the Middle East publishing ecosystem. This position offers a balanced working model in Dubai, requiring attendance in-person three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high performance both personally and commercially.
• Strong capability in assessing market conditions.
• Ability to adapt business priorities based on external factors.

Responsibilities

• Drive content growth in the Middle East for academic books and journals.
• Build partnerships with academics, funders, and leaders.
• Provide market feedback to company leadership.

Skills

Strong commercial focus

Experience in developing partnerships

Strategic issues in research sector

Managing content delivery

Networks in Middle East publishing

Ability to communicate effectively

Results-oriented management

Commercial understanding

Effective presentation skills

Job description

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Director of Academic Partnerships, Middle East to drive content growth in the region. Responsibilities include establishing key partnerships with academics and funders, while providing valuable market feedback. Candidates should have a strong commercial focus and experience in partnerships, as well as knowledge of the Middle East publishing ecosystem. This position offers a balanced working model in Dubai, requiring attendance in-person three days a week.