• 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 resilience 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:

  • Gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.

• Manage contract negotiations with external parties:

  • Use/develop a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively:

  • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders.

• Market intelligence:

  • Keep 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 journal 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.

To apply, please submit:

• a CV
• a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying

Benefits for US Employees

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $95,000- $110,000.

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Job Posting End Date: 24-08-2026