Job Title: Senior Publisher, BMC Journals
Location: London or New York – hybrid working model
Application Deadline: 22nd September
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About the Role
The BMC Academic Journals group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories.
We are seeking a Senior Publisher to manage a portfolio of open access proprietary life sciences journals in our division, particularly within the Plant Sciences subject area. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal Editors, and the scientific community.
The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and can be based in our London or New York office on a hybrid working pattern. The locations strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.
Role responsibilities:
Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrate accountability and financial acumen:
Drive the growth and development of a group of open access journals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans and explore opportunities for business development.
Manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
Customer focus and balancing stakeholders: Deliver best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), Editorial Board Members (EBMs), and Societies.
Manage complexity:
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing priorities, navigating ambiguity, responding positively to challenges, and adjusting approaches to meet evolving business needs and objectives.
Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies).
Data analytics / quantitative skills and decision quality: gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
Manage contract negotiations with external parties by using/developing a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, developing strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders.
Market intelligence: keep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)
Solid previous experience in journal academic publishing
A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries, and the ability to adapt quickly to change
Excellent communication (verbal and written).
Persuasion and influencing skills including the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness as appropriate
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
Ability to work on your own initiative and independently
Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines
Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
Strong technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail
Willingness to travel for the role occasionally
To apply, please submit:
a CV
a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying
In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
US Annualized Base Salary Range: $95,000- $110,000.
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Job Posting End Date:
23-09-2026Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in life, biomedical, or health sciences
- Solid previous experience in academic journal publishing
- Resourceful and proactive approach to problems and queries
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Persuasion and influencing skills, with diplomacy and assertiveness
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and use personal initiative
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with academic and industry-based researchers
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to travel occasionally
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