Your tasks

• Research the market and analyze the portfolio to identify growth opportunities
• Identify, develop, and secure new publishing opportunities, including the launch or acquisition of journals, books, series, and major reference works in life sciences
• Manage the portfolio to meet growth targets, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Marketing on promotional strategies
• Take budget responsibility for project acquisition and output, including publishing budgets and revenue tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, societies, and other key stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and strategic discussions with partners and external collaborators
• Oversee publishing workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Your profile

• Experience in academic publishing or a related field, with a solid understanding of the industry.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, able to build strong relationships within the scientific community
• Background in Life Sciences with ideally a degree in the field
• Familiarity with digital publishing formats and workflows, and an interest in industry trends
• Proactive, goal-oriented, with strong time management and a balance between independent work and teamwork
• Quick to learn new tools and systems
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.