At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing. We're looking for an experienced individual to undertake the role of Publishing Director, where you will provide leadership across a portfolio of broad-scope hybrid and open access journals within The Lancet Group. This role combines strategic oversight, commercial leadership and people leadership, with a strong focus on supporting Editors-in-Chief and driving sustainable growth. As a member of The Lancet's leadership team, you'll help shape the future direction of the portfolio, identifying opportunities for innovation, new journal development and continued expansion of open access and hybrid journals, business development, and other publishing activities.
Responsibilities
* Portfolio and journal business management: Leadership, business development and management of a group of broad-scope hybrid and OA journals. Ensure revenue and content development strategies and plans are in place to meet our business objectives, driven by a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs and effective coaching of the Editor-in-Chiefs. In close collaboration with the VP for Editorial Strategy & Innovation, the PD will need to demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial approach with the ability to translate opportunities for growth into concrete new and existing journal products, services and revenues within the hybrid and OA portfolio.
* Content development: Overall responsibility for the journal product portfolio of broad-scope Open Access and hybrid titles, emphasizing strategies and plans to support development of content/quality growth. Actively manage strategic content development with the Editor-in-Chiefs and drive innovation of content formats and extensions and channels.
* Network and relationship management and development: Supporting Editor-in-Chiefs to make an immediate impact and build and maintain a strong network both with, and beyond, current advisory boards, authors and key opinion leaders; help editorial teams sustain a strong connection/affiliation with the scientific and medical community and associated stakeholders. Can lead complex industry discussions with high-level University/Research Industry/Governmental stakeholders.
* Strategic development of The Lancet Group: Function as part of the Lancet's leadership team to develop future plans for The Lancet Group, including both development of new and existing journals plus active contribution to article growth numbers and continued expansion of the OA and hybrid publication program to build overall business success. A PD is expected to take a forward-looking approach to business development and to seek out new ideas, approaches and opportunities to help us develop our overall OA business, and contribute to the day-to-day oversight of the business and people management.
* Elsevier stakeholders: A PD is expected to build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts in topically related areas across STMJ, seek out opportunities for collaboration and work together to promote overall business success.
* Leadership and people management: Lead, engage and develop a successful team based in multiple global locations. Grow talent within the business by identifying opportunities for developing and motivating employees. Demonstrate the ability to work with a team and key stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Drive strong employee engagement, satisfaction and personal development and be a positive role model and successfully inspire and motivate colleagues in and beyond their specific team.
Qualifications
* Proven experience working with senior academic, research or clinical stakeholders, including Editors-in-Chief and external opinion leaders.
* Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to set direction, identify growth opportunities and translate strategy into sustainable results.
* Deep understanding of the evolving publishing landscape, including open access and hybrid models, and the implications for journals, authors and institutions.
* Demonstrated leadership and people‑management capability, with experience developing, motivating, and inspiring teams in complex or matrixed environments.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and lead effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* Undergraduate degree in a scientific area relevant to The Lancet.
* At least 10 years' publishing experience.
Benefits
* Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home
* Working flexible hours – flexing the times you work in the day
* We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed.
* At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career.
* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
* Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
* Wellbeing programs
* Life assurance
* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Save As You Earn share option scheme
* Travel Season ticket loan
* Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
* RE CARES days – giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
* Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
* Access to extensive learning and development resources
* Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work
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