Publisher - Medicine & Health (US)

Informa Group Plc.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are recruiting for a Publisher to join the Medicine & Health journals team. The Publisher will be responsible for our portfolio of Disability & Rehabilitation Journals. The successful candidate will be a part of our highly motivated Medicine & Health team, supporting Taylor & Francis' wider success through the management and development of academic journals. Our Disability & Rehabilitation high value portfolio publishes at the cutting edge of the field, working with leaders in academia, healthcare and industry. As part of our global cross-functional publishing team, this role will work closely with colleagues and partners worldwide.

Requirements

Proven track record of working in scholarly publications
Knowledge of publishing best practice and policies, including an interest in publication ethics, funder mandates and industry trends
Strong subject matter expertise or interest in a relevant field
Experience working with external partners, including editors, editorial boards, and Society leadership
Experience with recruitment and engagement of external Academic Editors
An understanding of financial reporting and analysis as they relate to academic journals and previous P&L responsibility
Experience gathering competitive intelligence and performing market analysis
Communication and presentation skills
Must have the right to live and work in the United States

Responsibilities

Creating and delivering strategic development plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability for the Disability & Rehabilitation portfolio
Overseeing and managing P&Ls under the direction of the Executive Publisher
Meeting and exceeding where possible revenue and article volume targets
Building, maintaining and sharing a thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform decisions on journal development
Contributing to new and existing journal proposals, managing the successful transition of acquired titles to Taylor & Francis and onboarding newly launched journals
Working with external Editors, Editorial teams and internal colleagues to commission and acquire new content
Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with academic societies
Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with journal editors and potential editors from relevant academic communities
Developing networks within academic communities to position T&F as a subject leader
Representing T&F Journals at conferences and editorial board meetings
Championing portfolio initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborating effectively with immediate team members and the wider business to exchange ideas, share best practices, and offer necessary support
Supporting the best interests of the business during negotiations, collaborating with their manager to ensure a positive outcome for all parties involved
Ensuring compliance with T&F Journal policies and best practices
Optimizing publishing processes for efficiency and quality
Collaborating with and supporting the work of the Editor Services team
Collaborating across departments to ensure publication quality and timeliness
Assuming accountability for managing your own learning, taking responsibility to identify and develop skills gaps