Publication Development Partner

Company Description

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

• Building an awareness of the publishing and pharmaceutical industries by networking, market research, benchmarking and competitor analysis. 
• Increasing external awareness of Taylor & Francis, including the medical/pharmaceutical journal portfolio (including T&F, Dove Press and F1000 imprints) and its range of publication services.
• Building strong relationships with pharmaceutical/medical industry publication-focused clients, acting as a Key Account Manager and representing Taylor & Francis’ medical/pharmaceutical journal portfolio.
• Driving submissions of articles to Taylor & Francis’ medical/pharmaceutical journal portfolio.
• Developing commercial services business with selected clients.
• Representing Taylor & Francis at conferences, external workshops/webinars and client meetings.
• Reporting on market/regulatory developments that potentially impact Taylor & Francis’ publication business.
• Submitting monthly reports on account list, outreach activities and revenue-generating activities.
• Maintaining and updating centralized records of key accounts and their activity, including making and developing growth plans for key accounts and detailed recordings of account activity and objectives.
• Ensuring continued product development, e.g. by gathering client feedback, market research, engagement with industry groups
• Working closely with Editorial, Sales, Marketing and Administration to ensure cohesive strategies and processes supporting growth of the business and quality of service.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have:
  • Good knowledge of publication management and development within academia and the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
  • Medical Publishing or Medical Communications experience
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant publication guidelines (such as ICJME, COPE and GPP)
  • Proven experience in active networking and external representation
  • Proven ability to work autonomously to drive business growth
• Skills and Behaviors Required
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Creativity – problem solving, initiating debate, ensuring ideas are explored and implemented if appropriate
  • Team working
  • Drive for results, self-starter
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Highly organized
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptive – positive approach to change
  • Strong interpersonal skills 

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• Annual salary of $86,000 - $91,600 + up to 10% annual performance incentive bonus
  • Salary commensurate to factors such as experience and geographic location
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• Paid sick time
• 15 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season each year
• Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 4 volunteer days per year
• 401(k) + employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Continuous training and development

Additional Information:

• Closing date for applications:  January 20th, 2023
• You must have the right to work and live in United States
• This role is open to candidates on the east coast in order to maximize the amount of time spent working and managing colleagues in the UK
• Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role – be that in the office, at home or somewhere in between.
• Domestic and international travel to T&F offices may be required

Work/life balance: