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RELX INC Senior Publisher Cambridge , Massachusetts Apply Now Would you like to contribute your publishing experience to the research community? Do you enjoy working with Editors, Authors, Editorial boards, Reviewers, and the academic community at large? Location: UK, London or Oxford, Beijing; China-Shanghai (Tianshan-W-Rd); CHINA-SHENZHEN-Kerry Plaza; NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg); USA - Cambridge About our Team: This Senior Publisher position sits within the Materials Science team, which is part of the Physical Sciences group at Elsevier. In this role, you will maintain, develop, and take complete publishing responsibility for a defined list of journals in the field of Materials Science. About the Role: The successful candidate will need to balance scientific knowledge with proven entrepreneurial and networking skills. They should also have a keen interest in new developments and changes in the publishing industry, especially as they pertain to Materials Science and Engineering more broadly. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently whilst also contributing to team initiatives and supporting fellow team members with assistance and advice as necessary. If you wish to apply please upload a recent CV and cover letter stating location preference and salary requirements. Responsibilities: Developing the strategy for the portfolio, in collaboration with the Journals’ external editorial teams and society partners; ensure alignment with the department and wider organization’s strategies. Working with Editors, Authors, Editorial boards, Reviewers, and the academic community at large to ensure sufficient copy flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts in Materials Science. Negotiating and managing contractual relationships with journal editors and learned societies. Continuous and proactive maintenance of the existing portfolio, reflecting developments in the external marketplace. Meeting portfolio-related objectives with regards to content growth, market share, editorial speeds, and author and editor satisfaction. Managing the editorial fees budget and provide input to pricing processes. Requirements: University Degree - essential. Minimum of 5 (five) years journal publishing experience or equivalent relevant industry or postdoctoral experience in Materials Science – desirable. Proactive, positive, and creative. Solution- and results-oriented. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Strong networking, negotiation, and collaboration skills. Commercial awareness and business acumen. Experience in data gathering, interpretation, and presentation. Understanding of the scientific research ecosystem and its needs, particularly in Materials Science. Willingness to travel internationally. 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive 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: Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits Life assurance Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer Access to extensive learning and development resources Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work 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. Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: Request Support Form , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy: Candidate Privacy Policy . RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr RELX INC

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