Associate Publisher, Life Science

Elsevier; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in Amsterdam is seeking a publishing professional to manage a portfolio of 10–12 life sciences journals. You will build strong relationships with editors, editorial boards and societies, using data-driven insights to improve journal performance.

The role requires a university degree or PhD, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work independently across cultures. Expect travel and collaboration on wider STMJ/Elsevier projects to advance research dissemination.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication and networking skills.
• Data-driven mindset with commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively across cultures and locations.
• Good judgment when using AI tools and evaluating outputs.
• Willingness to travel, averaging 3–4 trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Follow the market: stay updated with developments in publishing and research to identify needs and opportunities for journals and communities served.
• Set portfolio strategy using market knowledge and data to meet targets and keep journals competitive; gather, present and interpret data.
• Develop the portfolio: grow content and financial performance through journals and acquisitions, explore new formats and channels.
• Manage contracts with editors: negotiate and manage relationships with journal editors.
• Manage budgets: take responsibility for the editorial fees budget.
• Build relationships: maintain regular contact with editors, editorial boards, researchers, societies and funders.
• Contribute to wider projects: participate in STMJ and Elsevier projects, pilots for new products or new business models.

Skills

English communication

Networking

Data-driven mindset

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

AI judgment

Travel willingness

Education

University degree or PhD

Job description

Would you like to help publish interesting science and liaise with the scientific community to develop a portfolio of Life Sciences journals?

About our team

You will join a team of publishers, led by a Publishing Director, who together manage around 100 journals in the life sciences. We are part of Elsevier’s STMJ (Science, Technology and Medical Journals) division, which publishes peer-reviewed research across scientific and medical disciplines.

About the role

You will manage and develop a portfolio of 10–12 life sciences journals, taking responsibility for their publishing performance. You will build strong relationships with editors, editorial boards and societies, and develop your journals in partnership with them, using market data and community insights.

This role combines a clear interest in academic publishing with commercial awareness, data-driven decision-making and strong relationship-building skills. You will work independently while collaborating on wider team projects.

Responsibilities

• Follow the market: Keep up to date with developments in publishing and research, identifying needs and opportunities for your journals and the communities they serve.
• Set portfolio strategy: Use market knowledge and data analysis to develop strategies that meet STMJ targets and keep your journals competitive. Gather, present and interpret data to support decisions.
• Develop the portfolio: Grow content and financial performance through existing journals and acquisitions, while exploring new content formats, extensions and channels.
• Manage contracts with editors: Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors.
• Manage budgets: Take responsibility for the editorial fees budget.
• Build relationships: Maintain regular contact with editors and editorial boards and engage with research institutes, societies, funding bodies and the wider research community.
• Contribute to wider projects: Participate in projects across STMJ and Elsevier, including pilots for new products, services or business models and improvements to ways of working.

Qualification

• A university degree or PhD
• Minimum two years of journal publishing experience, equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong English communication and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively across cultures and locations.
• A data-driven mindset with commercial and financial awareness.
• Adaptability and an interest in the changing publishing landscape.
• Good judgement when using AI tools and evaluating their outputs.
• Willingness to travel, averaging 3–4 trips per year.

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

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

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. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. 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.

Primary Location Base Pay Range

NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg) €49,000 - €81,700.

This role is covered by the Collective Labor Agreement Publishing Industry.

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