Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Bioscience Publishing)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Coordinator to support the efficient delivery of publishing operations within a bioscience-focused environment. This role plays a vital part in coordinating workflows across editorial, production, and commercial teams to ensure high-quality scientific content is published accurately and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate end-to-end publishing workflows, from manuscript submission through to final publication
* Liaise with editorial teams, authors, reviewers, and production vendors to ensure timelines are met
* Track manuscript progress using publishing systems and ensure data accuracy across platforms
* Support peer review processes, including reviewer invitations and follow-ups
* Assist in managing publication schedules, issue planning, and content pipelines
* Maintain and update operational documentation, guidelines, and standard operating procedures
* Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., turnaround times, acceptance rates) and produce reports
* Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements
* Ensure compliance with publishing ethics, data integrity standards, and industry guidelines (e.g., COPE, open access policies)
* Support invoicing, article processing charges (APCs), and author queries where applicable
Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in academic, scientific, or medical publishing (highly desirable)
* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in a scientific context
* Familiarity with manuscript submission and tracking systems (e.g., ScholarOne, Editorial Manager)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking and reporting
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work collaboratively across global teams
Education & Background:
* Bachelor’s degree in a bioscience discipline (e.g., biology, biochemistry, life sciences) or related field
* Additional experience or training in publishing, communications, or operations is advantageous
Key Competencies:
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving
* Process improvement mindset
* Adaptability in a fast-paced publishing environment
* Strong stakeholder management
* Commitment to scientific integrity and quality