Associate Editor (Springer Healthcare)

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Springer Healthcare is a leading global medical communications and education provider. Working in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and key opinion leaders, Springer Healthcare develop bespoke content delivered via multichannel solutions, providing the essential tools to support healthcare professionals in achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

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Associate Editor

Springer Healthcare

Chester (Please note, our office is not on a public transport route)

Closing Date: 8th July 2021

Springer Healthcare is a leading publisher of medical educational products for the healthcare community, and forms part of Springer Nature, one of the world’s leading global scientific and medical publishers. Springer Healthcare are looking for an Associate Editor in the Chester office to work as part of the Adis Rapid+ Journal Publishing team, who are responsible for publishing a portfolio of clinically focused medical journals.

The Associate Editor will primarily be accountable for managing and growing the journal portfolio in their allocated therapeutic area/s by commissioning topical content which can fulfill an unmet educational need, soliciting original research articles and digital content, business development activities with the pharmaceutical industry, and building relationships with Editorial Board members and authors.

Main Duties

Work with the Editoral Board to develop a commissioning plan detailing topical areas of interest on which to publish relevant content and recruit appropriate authors
Meet targets for commissioned content by working with authors, pharmaceutical clients and the Journal Publishing team
Manage copy flow, development and finances for journal/s to ensure timely publication of targeted number of articles and to meet revenue targets
Business development activities to create and maintain relationships with clients and authors in order to solicit original research and digital content
Research and collate information on products and companies in own therapeutic areas
Be required to undergo International and European travel to attend international therapy area conferences
Ensure growth of the journal portfolio by playing an integral part in the development of allocated therapeutic area/s and using creative and innovative ideas to support revenue growth
Engage and expand Editorial and Advisory boards
Mentor and train Editorial Assistants and work closely with them and the wider team to ensure smooth and timely processes
Management of ad-hoc journal-related projects, as advised by Senior Editor

Person Specification

Essential

A biomedical BSc/postgraduate degree or equivalent experience
Proven experience of reading and evaluating the content of scientific journal publications
Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug lifecycle
Previous experience in a publishing house, medical communication agency or pharmaceutical company, or similar
Experience of relationship management with internal staff and external clients and business development skills
Project management experience
Good follow-up skills with the ability to proactively identify and address problems quickly and independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use initative and work to deadlines
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Pro-active, resourceful and a good team player

To apply: Please include a CV and covering letter outlining your reasons for applying as well as your salary expectations and notice period.

All empoyees are working remotely but will be expected to to be based in the office, once when the offices re-open in line with our working from home policy.

If you are an internal candidate please inform your line manager of your application.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter, stating salary expectations.

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