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Elsevier is seeking an experienced Publishing Director to lead the global books publishing program in Physical Science, Energy, and Materials Science & Engineering, focusing on enhancing research and educational initiatives within STEM markets.

Responsibilities: Oversee book content acquisition and development, manage a diverse team, and implement strategies to achieve publication targets and enhance engagement in the STEM fields.

Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, expertise in STEM content development, operational planning, and data analytics.

Qualifications: 5+ years of leadership experience in scholarly publishing or research markets, with a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and team motivation.

Location: USA - Cambridge, MA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.

Publishing Director: Physical Science, Energy, Materials Science & Engineering

Are you and experienced leader with domain expertise in STEM portfolios and/or education or research markets?

Would you love to lead a team within Physical Science, Energy, Materials Science, and Engineering?

About the Team

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.

About the Role

Reporting to the VP of Reference Content, the Publishing Director will lead the global books publishing program in Physical Science, Energy, Materials Science & Engineering within the Global Content Partners (GCP) Reference Content group. Our diverse content supports the Researchers & Librarians customer segment and Science Direct, along with print and third-party publisher (3PP) channels.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and collaborating with other PDs to lead the strategy and operational implementation of book content acquisition, development, and related partnerships.
• Achieving team signings of over 600 new titles annually, meeting product, cost, and other established objectives.
• Supporting and coaching for employee engagement, development, and success. Listening and respond to the team through formal (OfficeVibe, EOS) and informal communication channels. Facilitating a culture of engagement, purpose, and shared success.
• Supporting a diverse, international team of over 28 colleagues and their development. Provide coaching and direction, manage and set annual objectives and check-ins, manage performance, support change management, and provide change leadership.
• Developing, leading, and implementing program and team strategy; contribute to group-level strategy.
• Partnering and consulting with the VP and peer-PDs, leading in developing or collaborating on commercial and go-to-market solutions.
• Utilizing data, analytics, commercial, and financial acumen to ensure each proposal and the overall program delivers on value and meets financial goals.
• Developing and lead team strategy, including but not limited to: oversight of proposals and proposal financials, portfolio strategy and commissioning plan approval, frequent program reviews and deep dive analysis, portfolio roadmap analysis, setting strategy to support Science Direct targets and objectives, ensuring alignment with wider business strategic goals (GCP, STMJ, RR and Researchers & Librarians), ensuring content is leveraged effectively on all relevant platforms, identifying, and pursuing new and innovative opportunities in the portfolio and segment.
• Providing competitor and market knowledge and analysis; lead the program's competitive stance, anticipating, and responding to market changes.
• Ensuring team content aligns with strategic priorities, including content transformation and 100% use of the Elsa authoring platform.
• Tracking and report on progress and metrics for owned programs. Provide data and performance indicators analysis (revenue, usage, contribution to overall business performance, etc.) to recommend or support program-level and group decisions.
• Leading one-off initiatives as agreed.
• Supporting partners (Content Management, Commercial, Product, and Marketing) as needed.
• Connecting the team to the broader business.

Requirements

• Have a track record of innovation, problem-solving, delivery, and execution.
• Have 5+ years of leadership experience in a matrix environment with domain expertise in STEM portfolios and/or education or research markets, along with portfolio and/or product development experience.
• Display experience in operational planning, negotiating, developing, and contributing to strategy, and identifying and delivering innovative solutions to meet targets.
• Have deep understanding of scholarly markets, ethics, and integrity.
• Have interest in data and analytics and the potential for technology to improve outcomes.
• Exceptional people leader with a coaching mindset and experience of engaging and motivating teams.

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:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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.

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