Job Title:Senior Publisher, BMC Journals

Location:London or New York– hybridworking model 

ApplicationDeadline:23rdAugust

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About The Brand 

BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developingopen accessand provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the bestopen accessjournals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, healthsciencesand medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the Role 

The BMC Academic Journals group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly,easilyand transparently share their discoveries,dataand research stories.

As Senior Publisher, you will manage a portfolio ofopen accessproprietary life sciences journals in our division, particularly within theAgriculturefield. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you willbe responsible forthe management, strategicdevelopmentand success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal Editors, and the scientific community.

The position is offered on a full-time,maternity coverbasisand can be basedin ourLondonorNew Yorkofficeon a hybrid working pattern.

Role responsibilities:   

• Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrateaccountabilityand financial acumen

• Drive the growth and development of a group ofopen accessjournals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans and explore opportunities for business development.

• Manage the annual targets for journal submission,publicationand transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.

• Customer focusand 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 adaptabilityin a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing priorities, navigating ambiguity, responding positively to challenges, and adjusting approaches to meet evolving business needs andobjectives

• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff,EBMsand readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies).

• Data analytics / quantitative skillsand decision qualitygather, 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,developingstrong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders.

• Market intelligencek eep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:   

Essential 

• Educated toBachelor'sdegree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)

• Solidpreviousexperience injournal 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 todemonstratediplomacy 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 andmaintainingproductive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic andindustry-basedresearchers

• Strong technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail

• Willingness to travel for the role occasionally

To apply, pleasesubmit

• a CV 

• acover letterexplaining your motivation for applying

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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