Director, Production

American Pharmacists Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the pharmacy profession is seeking a Director of Production to oversee project planning and production schedules for publications. The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism or communications, paired with extensive experience in health-related publications. This role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring high-quality standards in all production efforts.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in periodical or book production.
• 4 years producing scientific publications.
• Experience with online platforms and AI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project plans and production schedules for all projects.
• Oversee proof process with authors and editors.
• Manage inventory and coordinate fulfillment with vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Publishing Software

Health Publications

Deadline-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related area

Science or health-related degree (preferred)

Job description

Director, Production

Washington, D.C.

The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

Our expert staff, and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital leadership to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., APhA prepares members to thrive at every career stage and in every pharmacy setting with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We’re committed to helping them deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. APhA advocates to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our goal is to facilitate pharmacists’ delivery of the highest quality patient-centered care.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Collaboration- We strive to produce meaningful products and services in the spirit of trust and partnership throughout the organization. To achieve success, we are flexible, adaptable, open-minded, cooperative, and inclusive.

Accountability- We strive to meet the highest standards of ethical behavior. Integrity, transparency, and personal responsibility drive everything we do. We are good stewards of organizational and human resources, and we are champions for our members and colleagues.

Respect- We are committed to seeking to understand others’ perspectives and appreciating our differences; treating others with consideration, thoughtfulness, and empathy; recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting each other; being fair to and supportive of our colleagues; attentively listening, and communicating tactfully and sensitively.

Excellence- We strive to deliver high-quality, innovative, and best-in-class products and services that offer high value to members and stakeholders. We embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Director, Production , you will:

• Lead and develop project plans and production schedules for all books and digital projects in conjunction with the editorial director, project manager, Editorial Services, and Creative Services
• Oversee and coordinate the proof process with authors and editors in accordance with current best practices.
• Ensure that all projects are produced in accordance with the production schedule, making adjustments as needed during the process
• Evaluate and maintain the partnership with the PharmacyLibrary platform vendor and internal digital content manager to ensure that PL meets the needs of its customers
• Assist in creating P&L statements for all new and revised titles
• Manage inventory and coordinate with warehouse and POD vendors to ensure books are fulfilled in a timely manner
• Prepare author and editor royalty statements on a semiannual basis
• Maintain sales and usage data on APhA dashboard on a monthly basis and identify trends to inform decision making

LOCATION: Washington, DC – Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
APhA may be the right fit for you have:

Experience and Education required:

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or related area is required. A science or health-related degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience with periodical or book production experience, with a minimum of 4 years of experience producing scientific publications.

Skills, knowledge and abilities required:

• Experience producing health- or science-related publication(s)
• Experience working with multiple publications concurrently
• Experience working with online platforms and AI strongly preferred
• Experience working in a high-pressure deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in publishing software. Multimedia skills are a plus

APhA does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work' in the United States on a full-time basis.