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Journal Development Manager (Fixed Term, 8 Months)
Springer
London, , United Kingdom
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BioMed Central is the leading open access publisher of STM (Science, Technology and Medicine) research. Since it was founded in 2000, BioMed Central has successfully pioneered the open access publishing model and brought open access to the mainstream. With offices in London, North America and Asia, the company employs over 290 people across a range of operations including editorial, production, IT and business. BioMed Central is a vibrant and innovative company. It operates in a fast-paced and high-energy environment, hiring talented people who are passionate about science, technology, medicine and open access.
BioMed Central is a vibrant and innovative company. An imprint of Springer Nature, it operates in a fast-paced and high-energy environment, and is looking for a talented and proactive individual who is passionate about science, technology, medicine and open access, to join our international publishing team.
The successful candidate will be the primary publishing contact for a defined set of journals with responsibility for growing and developing a portfolio of open access titles, including journals they directly manage and those managed by their direct reports. This role involves setting and implementing strategic journal plans; supporting key stakeholders (Editors, authors, reviewers, and Societies), both directly and through management of Journal Development Editors; with the aim to optimise the publishing service, optimise commercial opportunities and to increase market share of submissions and citations.
This is an exciting and varied position that allows an individual to remain close to the cutting-edge of scientific and medical advances, and work closely with leading academics and policy makers, while gaining exposure to all aspects of the industry in a successful and growing open access publishing environment.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will:
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with academic Editors, Editorial Boards, Society executives and other key contacts in the field, with the aim of building and maintaining the journals’ reputation and increasing submissions
• Build knowledge of the field and the relevant academic communities to identify journal development opportunities and translate them into actions to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Represent the company at local and international conferences to improve market knowledge, network within the community, receive feedback on the journals, and promote BioMed Central journals and open access
• Build strong relationships and engage with Societies and institutions related to public health
• Identify opportunities for journals to launch with or transfer to BioMed Central
• Support the management of journals by being the primary contact for Editors and handling contract renewals
• Produce and implement journal development plans
• Monitor peer-review performance for the portfolio and assist colleagues in dealing with author queries or problem manuscripts
• Plan and drive the commissioning of content including pro-actively suggesting topics
• Ensure journals are promoted through all relevant avenues
• Organise and host Editorial Board meetings
• Provide line-management and training for Journal Development Editors working on their own journals, including setting targets and meeting objectives set to deliver these targets.
Person specification
Essential
• Educated to degree level with a health science, biomedical or clinical background
• Previous editorial/publishing experience, including contact with Editors, authors and reviewers
• Thorough knowledge of journal publishing processes and related matters
• A good understanding of and interest in open access publishing
• Highly customer-focused, with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail/high accuracy
• Excellent critical appraisal, analytical and problem solving ability
• Financial acumen; for example, ability to use financial reporting to inform journal development planning
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
Desirable
• Line-management experience