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

Your responsibilities:

Portfolio Management and Development

Develop the strategy for the portfolio, in collaboration with the Journals’ external editorial teams and society partners; ensure alignment with the department and wider organization’s strategies.

Work with Editors, Authors, Editorial boards, Reviewers, and the academic community at large to ensure sufficient copy flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts in Materials Science.

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

Continuous and proactive maintenance of the existing portfolio, reflecting developments in the external marketplace.

Meet portfolio-related objectives with regards to content growth, market share, editorial speeds, and author and editor satisfaction.

Manage the editorial fees budget and provide input to pricing processes.

Relationship Management and Networking

Establish, manage, and maintain excellent contacts and networks with key external stakeholders, including editors, authors, society representatives, university leadership, and industry, with a view to understanding their professional and organizational needs and ongoing market developments in Materials Science.

Establish, manage, and maintain excellent contacts with key stakeholders within the company, including editorial, production, publishing, marketing, and technology teams, coordinating activities as they relate to the portfolio’s needs and development.

Business Development

Identify and map market needs and business opportunities in Materials Science.

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

What you should bring:

Attributes and skills required:

Proactive, positive, and creative mindset.

Solution- and results-oriented approach.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

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 and its needs, particularly in Materials Science.

Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Educational level and experience:

University degree - essential.

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

Fluent English speaker – essential.

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