Senior Executive Publisher

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic objectives and growth targets for PeerJ and F1000 open access platforms.
• Drive innovation in open access publishing models to expand market reach and impact.
• Lead and develop a team of editorial staff, ensuring clear objectives and empowered decision-making.
• Manage P&L responsibilities and optimize business models to maximize revenue and author satisfaction.
• Monitor market intelligence, emerging trends, and competitor activity within the open research landscape.
• Foster relationships with the scientific research community, including authors, reviewers, and institutional partners.
• Collaborate with internal expert teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience in academic publishing with increasing levels of responsibility.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of the open access publishing landscape and innovative publishing models.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budget oversight or P&L management.
• Strong strategic planning expertise and a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-person at the Philadelphia office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of open peer review, open data, and transparent publishing practices.
• Established professional network within the scientific research community.
• Understanding of emerging technologies in scholarly publishing, such as AI and machine learning.
• Experience managing international, distributed teams.

Benefits

• Base salary of approximately $120,000 plus an annual bonus.
• Flexible working culture with an excellent work/life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off, including annual leave, sick time, and parental leave.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, and knowledge business. Through the Taylor & Francis Group, we produce high-quality, peer-reviewed content that fosters human progress through knowledge. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing a platform for the best ideas to thrive globally.