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Editorial Program Manager

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · Editorial Office

Description

We are seeking two Editorial Program Managers for our Journal development department. These are higher level management positions so we are looking for candidates who have a strong, target-driven and strategic focus, combined with the ability to successful lead and inspire a team. These permanent, full-time positions in our Lausanne office will lead a program of multiple journals and their teams within a defined scope, responsible for overall journal team performance, staff management, external stakeholder collaboration and editorial office projects. The positions are for the following portfolios:

• Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE): responsible for a portfolio of journals, most of them already indexed in ESCI, with the opportunity to grow and expand the portfolio over the next 12-18 months


• Biomedical and Life Sciences: responsible for a large and diverse portfolio of journals, many of them established journals listed in SCIE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the growth and development of Frontiers journals within the editorial program and accountable for defining and meeting program targets and objectives.


• Inspire, mentor and provide guidance to Journal Development Managers towards top performance. Define, implement and monitor policies/ procedures to ensure program quality.


• Drive program growth and development through editor engagement, article collections and journal/section launches, informed by competitor and market analysis.

• Represents the interests of the program within the company and provide an effective interface with other departments in addition to bringing strategic value to the program.


• Contribute to developing company-wide strategic plans, policies and new initiatives.


• Represent the company in an official role to external stakeholders and at relevant events.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working in a scholarly publishing house; preferably with a relevant subject matter focus;


• At least 2 years of management experience;


• Project and staff management experience is a strong plus;


• Initiative taking, dynamic and focused personality;


• Preferably a graduate-level degree with a keen interest in dissemination of research;


• Flawless communication in written and spoken English;


• Adept at digesting large amounts of information, and reacting effectively to urgent situations;


• Ability to work independently, be highly organized and meet deadlines;


• Sound and mature judgment; decisive and tactful when working with multiple stakeholders;


• Technical proficiency, with hands-on skills using current software (specifically MS Excel);


• A working knowledge of common social networks and social media platforms

Important points regarding your application:

• If you have a preference for one of the two Editorial Program Manager positions, please state clearly in your application


• As part of your application, please prepare a maximum of 6 slides that detail your strategic plan for your first 100 days in role. If selected for an interview you will be asked to present your plan in 10 minutes.


• Application deadline: Monday 22nd October

Benefits

• Participation into the company's annual bonus scheme


• 25 days' vacation per year (plus bank holidays)


• Plenty of social & fun benefits!
  
  
  
  • Christmas party, summer barbecue, monthly happy hour
  
  
  • Fruits & snacks in the kitchen as well as much tea & coffee as you like
  
  
  • In-house well being activities including free weekly yoga
  
  
  • A huge variety of self-organized activities from ski trips and football to French club