Senior Publisher – Life Sciences

MORGAN HEALEY; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global STM Publisher seeks a Senior Publisher for their Life Science portfolio in Germany. The role involves strategic portfolio management, team leadership, and engagement with research communities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in academic publishing, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years in international academic publishing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing scientific journal portfolios.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic plans for journal portfolio.
• Manage and develop team members with clear communication.
• Oversee journal-level quality management.

Kenntnisse

Publishing ethics

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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Location:UK or Germany
Salary:On application

Our client, a global STM Publisher, requires a new Senior Publisher for their Life Science portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Strategy & Management:Develop and execute strategic plans for the journal portfolio, including assessment of current assets and future growth opportunities through new launches or acquisitions.
• Journal Development:Lead and grow a key publishing program with a focus on open access, ensuring quality and scope align with market needs and corporate strategy.
• Team Leadership:Manage and develop team members through clear communication, change management, time management, and conflict resolution.
• Quality Assurance:Oversee journal-level quality management, ensuring high editorial standards, adherence to publishing ethics, and robust service delivery.
• Performance Monitoring:Use data-driven insights to manage KPIs, ensuring ongoing portfolio performance in line with strategic goals.
• Community Engagement:Build and maintain relationships within research communities, including editorial and advisory boards, and professional societies. Stay informed of industry trends to adapt portfolio strategies as needed.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with colleagues across global offices with teams in Production, Marketing, Sales, and other departments.

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s), ideally in life sciences or medicine
• At least 5 years of experience in international academic publishing
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and project management experience, including managing scientific journal portfolios and transitioning journals to open access
• Strong knowledge of publishing ethics, editorial standards, and operational best practices
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills and a commercially driven, entrepreneurial mindset
• Skilled negotiator and communicator, with fluency in English (German language skills are a plus)
• Highly collaborative with a strong sense of accountability and shared ownership of goals
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for conferences, site visits, and meetings

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