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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in journal development and strategic planning within the global publishing industry, with a strong ability to lead and mentor teams across multiple international locations. Proven track record in building networks, translating customer needs into data-driven strategies, and driving innovation in publishing.
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Journal DevelopmentStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipNetwork BuildingBusiness Strategy
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Hard Skills
Publishing ExperienceData-Driven StrategyFinancial Performance ManagementGoal SettingProduct Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunicationCreativity
Industry Keywords
Global Publishing IndustryScientific CommunityCustomer TrendsInnovationStrategic Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, manage, and develop a team of Publishers
- Develop an international journal portfolio focused on Engineering and related subject areas
- Grow and develop the journal portfolio and team across multiple geographies against key business metrics
- Launch and participate in strategic initiatives across the organization
- Lead PMG-level strategic planning and target-setting for Engineering with strategy, marketing, society, finance, and senior management teams
- Own and manage delivery of the overall Engineering PMG strategy
- Work with functions and central initiatives with overarching PMG relevance
- Understand the research environment, maintain a network, and participate in complex industry discussions with senior stakeholders
- Guide and coach team members in external discussions and network building
- Connect people and support Publishers in engaging with internal stakeholders and centres of expertise
- Identify external customer trends and translate them into innovation and business development
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Publishers on journal development, planning, and editorial performance
- Drive and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives
- Help resolve publishing-wide issues with the Publishing Director peer group and other stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Senior-level, relevant publishing experience, ideally across a variety of subject fields and with an international perspective
- Deep understanding of journal development
- Keen awareness and understanding of the global publishing industry and related industry, research, and policy drivers
- Demonstrated ability to build a network of high-level contacts within the scientific community
- Ability to translate customer needs into data-driven strategy
- Track record of building productive internal relationships
- Experience leading or collaborating with project teams and offering expert support to others
- Experience leading and developing a successful team across multiple/international locations
- Experience hiring, developing, and retaining talented colleagues
- Experience setting goals, fostering innovation, supporting strategic planning, navigating implementation challenges, assigning responsibilities, managing budgets and plans, managing financial performance, and achieving annual targets
- Ability to cultivate professionalism, enthusiasm, collaboration, psychologically appropriate spaces, and diversity
- Experience leading or overseeing business strategy, product development, and external client pitches
- Demonstrated ability and creativity to develop commercially viable opportunities serving the scientific community
- English CV and English cover letter required
- Right to work in China required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Healthy work/life balance initiatives
- Shared parental leave
- Study assistance
- Sabbaticals
- Flexible working hours
- Medical and life insurance
- Long-Service Award
- Marriage and New Baby Gifts
- Festivals and Birthday Gifts
- Annual Medical Check-up
- Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform
- Paid Time Off, including Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays
- Family Care leave, including Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave