Preprint Policy & Partnerships Manager

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSRN, part of Elsevier, seeks a Policy & Partnerships Manager in London to advance global visibility and strategic collaborations. You will work closely with leadership to shape policy, engage funders and industry bodies, and drive initiatives that position SSRN as a trusted preprint platform.

Ideal candidates have a background in scholarly publishing or preprints, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in scholarly publishing or preprints is preferred.
• Strong understanding of policy and funder requirements.
• Ability to influence external stakeholders and build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing and executing strategies to increase SSRN's visibility and influence.
• Build and grow strategic partnerships with funders, industry bodies, and society publishers.
• Position SSRN as a trusted, widely used preprint server.
• Contribute to strategic, cross-functional projects and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate to improve discoverability and indexing (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science).
• Support global expansion efforts, especially in China and India.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Policy understanding

Cross-functional

Analytical mindset

Job description

## Preprint Policy & Partnerships ManagerApply: London Wall: Full time: Posted Today: R115919**About the Role** At SSRN, we are a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven team focused on accelerating the dissemination of early-stage research and supporting scholars around the world. As part of Elsevier and STMJ, we are working to transform SSRN into a trusted, world-class preprint server, combining innovation, research integrity, and a strong commitment to author experience. Our team values curiosity, continuous improvement, and partnership, and we thrive in an environment where new ideas are encouraged and individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the future of scholarly communication.**Responsibilities*** Support the Director in developing and executing strategies to increase SSRN's visibility, recognition, and influence* Build, manage, and grow strategic partnerships with funders, industry bodies, and key organisations including society publishers* Contribute to SSRN's positioning as a trusted and recommended preprint server* Contribute to internal strategic projects to improve workflows, standards, and best practices* Support high-impact initiatives, including AI-led projects and policy implementation* Work cross-functionally to improve discoverability and indexing (e.g. PubMed, Web of Science)* Support the Director in identifying and progressing opportunities for global expansion, particularly in China and India* Liaise with analytics and processing teams to inform strategic decisions and progress**Requirements*** Experience in scholarly publishing or preprints* Strong understanding of policy, funder requirements, and the research ecosystem* Ability to build partnerships and influence external stakeholders* Experience contributing to strategic and cross-functional projects* Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable driving initiatives independently**Work in a Way That Works for You** We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.**Working Pattern**SSRN aligns with Elsevier's Flexible Working Principles and Ways of Working policies. We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, enabling effective collaboration, and ensuring we meet the needs of our authors, customers, and colleagues.**About the Business** A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.**We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click** **here** **to access benefits specific to your location.**We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.