Senior Publisher - Life Sciences

Morgan Healey Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global STM Publisher seeks a Senior Publisher for their Life Science portfolio. This role involves developing portfolio strategies, leading journal development, and managing a team. Candidates should possess a relevant advanced degree, extensive publishing experience, and strong leadership skills, with the ability to navigate complex industry dynamics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in international academic publishing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the journal portfolio.
• Lead and grow a key publishing program focused on open access.
• Manage and develop team members through clear communication.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

English fluency

Knowledge of publishing ethics

Education

Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in life sciences or medicine

Job description

Morgan Healey Exclusive
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