Publisher

Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to join a team as a Publisher?

Would you love to manage and develop a portfolio of biomaterials journals?

About Our Team

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.

About the Role

Elsevier is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Publisher to manage a portfolio of journals in the field of Materials Science. This position sits within the Materials Science team, part of the Physical Sciences group. In this role, you will support the maintenance and development of a defined list of Materials Science journals. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the scientific landscape, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management and Development

• Develop the portfolio strategy in collaboration with external editorial teams and society partners; ensure alignment with department and broader organizational strategies.

• Work with editors, authors, editorial boards, reviewers, and the wider academic community to ensure a steady flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts in Materials Science.

• Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors and learned societies.

• Proactively maintain the existing portfolio, reflecting developments in the external marketplace.

• Achieve portfolio objectives related to content growth, market share, editorial speed, and satisfaction of authors and editors.

• Manage the editorial fees budget and contribute to pricing processes.

Relationship Management and Networking

• Establish and maintain excellent contacts with key external stakeholders (editors, authors, society representatives, university leadership, and industry) to understand their needs and ongoing market developments in Materials Science.

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships across the company (editing, production, publishing, marketing, and technology teams) to coordinate activities relevant to the portfolio’s needs.

Business Development

• Identify market needs and opportunities in Materials Science.

• Develop, and where feasible acquire, new products and services, including society journals and conferences related to Materials Science.

Requirements

Attributes and skills

• Proactive, positive, and creative mindset; solution- and results-oriented.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Strong networking and collaboration abilities.

• Commercial awareness and understanding of the publishing landscape.

• Experience in data gathering, analysis, and presentation.

• Understanding of the scientific research ecosystem, particularly in Materials Science.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Educational level and experience

• University degree – essential.

• Minimum of 3 years of journal publishing experience or equivalent relevant industry experience in Materials Science – desirable.

• Fluent English – essential.

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.

• Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.

• Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.

• Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.

• Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.

• Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.

• Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday

• Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)

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.

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