Senior Publisher

About the Role

Role responsibilities

• Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrate accountability and financial acumen :
• Drive the growth and development of a group of open access journals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans and explore opportunities for business development.
• Manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
• Customer focus and balancing stakeholders : Deliver best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from Editors-in-Chief ( EiCs ), Editorial Board Members (EBMs), and Societies.
• Manage complexity :
• Demonstrate r esilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing priorities, navigating ambiguity, responding positively to challenges, and adjusting approaches to meet evolving business needs and objectives .
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies).
• Data analytics / quantitative skills and decision quality : g ather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
• Manage contract negotiations with external parties by using/developing a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively , d evelop ing strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders.
• Market intelligence : k eep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Essential
• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)
• Solid previous experience in j ournal academic publishing
• A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries, and the ability to adapt quickly to change
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Persuasion and influencing skills including the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness as appropriate
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
• Ability to work on your own initiative and independently
• Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
• Strong technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail
• Willingness to travel for the role occasionally

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