Senior Publisher, Life Sciences Journals at ELSEVIER SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Beijing, Beijing, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Portfolio Strategy, Journal Launches, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Content Quality Control, Growth Strategy, Partnership Building, Institutional Outreach, Mentoring, Strategic Thinking, Market Awareness, Relationship Building, Publishing Experience, English Proficiency, Influencing Skills, Autonomy

Industry

Information Services

Description

Senior Publisher – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Journals Would you like to support biochemists and biotechnologists in publishing pioneering research that addresses some of the most critical challenges facing humanity today? Do you thrive on building trusted relationships that lead to successful, long-term partnerships? About the Team You will join our global Biochemistry journals team, with Publishers based in the UK, the Netherlands, and China. Together, we manage a broad and prestigious portfolio of journals that provide a trusted platform for researchers to share groundbreaking discoveries, advance science, and contribute to solutions for a better world. The team is responsible for developing and managing established titles, launching new journals, and building and maintaining society partnerships to ensure sustainable growth and high levels of customer satisfaction. We work closely with authors, editors, researchers, and societies across the Life Sciences ecosystem. About the Role As Senior Publisher, you will lead the strategic development and performance of an international portfolio of proprietary, affiliated, and society journals across growth areas in biochemistry and biotechnology. You will drive innovation and growth through portfolio strategy, new initiatives, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is acting as a champion for China, implementing China-focused strategies aligned with the overall STM Journals strategy and objectives. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with individuals and institutions, drawing on your publishing experience in China and internationally. This includes developing a robust professional network and taking a proactive role in institutional and society outreach activities within Life Sciences. You will work with a high degree of autonomy and serve as a role model and mentor for Publishers and Associate Publishers, demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, and a strong sense of ownership. Responsibilities Develop and execute portfolio strategies to drive sustainable growth, including identifying opportunities for new journal launches Collaborate closely with Publishers across Life Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, and Agriculture, Environmental, Materials, and Engineering portfolios Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder networks to support portfolio development and performance Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative journal solutions Work closely with editors, authors, editorial boards, and the wider research community to ensure a steady flow of high-quality submissions Oversee quality control and day-to-day editorial, production, and publishing operations, driving continuous improvement Deliver against portfolio objectives, including content growth, market share, citation performance, impact metrics, editorial speed, and author and editor satisfaction Requirements 5+ years’ experience in journal publishing or a closely related role Strong educational background (degree or higher) and a genuine interest in academic publishing; a Life Sciences background is advantageous but not essential Excellent English proficiency, written and spoken, with experience working across international and cross-cultural environments Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage internal teams and external partners Self-starter with a flexible, adaptable approach to changing priorities Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams Strong relationship-building skills and market awareness, with the ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk. Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication. Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events. Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter. Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups. Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform. Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave) About the Business A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Publisher will lead the strategic development and performance of an international portfolio of journals in biochemistry and biotechnology, driving innovation and growth through portfolio strategy and new initiatives. Key duties include executing portfolio strategies, building strong internal and external networks, overseeing quality control, and delivering against objectives like content growth and citation performance.