Senior Publisher (m / f / o) with focus on Pharma and Diagnostics Journals

Thieme Gruppe; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading scientific publishing company in Stuttgart is looking for an enthusiastic Publisher/Senior Publisher to drive journal portfolio strategies and manage key publishing programs. Candidates must have a PhD or master’s degree in medicine or life sciences, along with at least 5 years of experience in academic publishing and strong leadership skills. The role involves collaborative work with international teams and a hybrid work setup is available.

Leistungen

Collaborative work environment

Open communication culture

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in academic publishing.
• Experience leading an international portfolio of scientific journals.
• Proven record of creating and improving journal development plans.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement business strategy for journal portfolios.
• Manage and grow publishing programs based on strategic goals.
• Ensure KPIs are monitored and reported.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Collaborative teamwork

Operational management

Ausbildung

PhD or master’s degree in medicine or life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Publisher / Senior Publisher with strong interests in scientific publishing to join the Thieme Science journals portfolio.

Overview

Do you want to play an active role facilitating our Science strategy, shaping the journal portfolio into an impactful one together with enthusiastic colleagues?

Do you have an innovative mindset and describe yourself as a problem solver with strategic journal portfolio development experience and strong interpersonal skills? Then please contact us, apply, and join the science journal business activities at Thieme.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual to be part of a strategically relevant unit and contribute to the development of best‑in‑class and scalable workflows in a rapidly evolving scientific publishing landscape.

Thieme is a leading supplier of information and services contributing to the improvement of healthcare and health. Employing more than 1,000 staff, the family‑owned company develops products and services in digital and other media for the medical and chemistry sectors. Operating internationally with offices in 11 cities worldwide, the Thieme Group works closely with a strong network of experts and partners. The products and services are based on the high‑quality content of Thieme's 200 journals and 4,400 books. With solutions for professionals, Thieme supports relevant information processes in research, education, and patient care. Medical students, physicians, nurses, allied health specialists, hospitals, health insurance companies and others interested in health and healthcare are at the focus of Thieme’s activities. The mission of the Thieme Group is to provide these markets with precisely the information, services, and products they need in their specific work situation and career.

Portfolio Management

Developing and implementing the business strategy for a journal’s portfolio. This includes the strategic review and development of the existing portfolio as well as developing a future strategy along the overall Thieme Science strategy, include journal launches and acquisition plans.

Journal Development

Manage and grow a key publishing program (open access and hybrid) by defining journal development plans aligned with our Thieme Science strategy. Setting and adjusting quality and scope of the journals strategically in line with market development.

Team Lead

Demonstrating strong skills in team management: such as communication, people development, managing change, time management and conflict resolution.

Quality and Improvement

Continuous quality management and improvement on journal level regarding decisions on resources and service standards. Maintain publishing quality, ethics and standards including but not limited to research integrity and publishing policies.

Performance Management

Ensure that KPIs are regularly monitored, reported and met, and that action is taken as needed. Take a data‑led approach to portfolio management and development in line with the Thieme Science strategic objectives.

Networking, Research Community

Developing and expanding a network in our target groups. Building and developing close working relationships with our research communities, like editorial boards, advisory boards and societies. Understanding the trends and changes in communities you serve and adjust your portfolio strategy accordingly.

Collaboration

Close and coordinated collaboration with international societies as well as with colleagues within the international Thieme Science Unit located in Stuttgart, London, New York, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, New Delhi, and Beijing as well as with colleagues in Production, Marketing, Institutional Sales etc.

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree preferably in medicine or life sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the international academic publishing industry including proven experience in leading and managing an international portfolio of scientific journals, including managing societies partnerships and cooperations with other partners.
• Proven record creating, implementing and improving journal development plans and journal level business strategies as well as experience in transitioning journals into open access.
• Very good knowledge of all aspects of publishing ethics, editorial policy, procedures, and practice
• A minimum of 3 years proven operational leadership and project management experience
• Outstanding communication skills with stakeholders at all levels in written and spoken English, knowledge of German language would be a bonus.
• Excellent negotiation and influential skills
• Strongly collaborative team worker, comfortable with co‑ownership of shared goals and with a high level of personal accountability
• Able to undertake national and international travel for conference attendance, site visits and meetings

What we offer you

We provide a collaborative and empowering work environment.

We value winning ideas and a proactive attitude.

You will work in a reputable and employee‑friendly family business that encourages open communication.

We operate a hybrid work setup at our Stuttgart office; we are open to other arrangements as well.

Carina HodrußTalent Acquisition Manager