Journal Development Editor (m/f/o) with focus on international medical journals
- Mobile Working from Germany or UK
- Stuttgart
- Work experience
- Project Management, Product Management
- Fulltime
- Published: 2024-10-29
Job ID:Â 1449
 Thieme  is a leading supplier of information and services contributing to the improvement of healthcare and health. Employing more than 1,000 staff, the family-owned company develops products and services in digital and other media for the medical and chemistry sectors. Operating internationally with offices in 11 cities worldwide, the Thieme Group works closely with a strong network of experts and partners. The products and services are based on the high-quality content of Thieme's 200 journals and 4,400 books. With solutions for professionals, Thieme supports relevant information processes in research, education, and patient care. Medical students, physicians, nurses, allied health specialists, hospitals, health insurance companies and others interested in health and healthcare are at the focus of Thieme¿s activities. The mission of the Thieme Group is to provide these markets with precisely the information, services, and products they need in their specific work situation and career.
Department: Thieme ScienceÂ
Start: for the next possible date
Contract duration: unlimited
Working hours: full timeÂ
Your new passion
- Supporting the Executive Editor in developing and managing the existing journalsâ portfolio, and in new launches or in the acquisition of new international, medical sciences journals
- Implementation of journal development plans aligned with our Thieme Science strategy and the journal portfolio strategy
- Acquisition of high-quality content via the implementation of journal commissioning plans
- Ensuring the journalâs performance along defined targets and KPIs
- Organizing, preparing and supporting Editorial Board Meetings
- Managing some administrative tasks, e.g. invitations and contractsÂ
- Maintain publishing quality, ethics and standards including but not limited to research integrity and policies
- Main contact person for our editors and authors when it comes to managing themed issues and timelines and supporting and steering the editorial office
- Conducting market observations and support the Executive Editor in data analysis and reports to secure a data driven approach relevant for managing journalsÂ
- Enforcing set strategies, setting-up activities and prioritize accordingly with external (Ed Boards) and internal stakeholders (e.g. peer review support, JEO, production and marketing, finance, customer support, sales, P2E2, OA supportâŚ)Â
- Representing the journal and the Thieme group (after alignment) in an official environment (conferences, meetings, awards, receptions, panel discussions)Â
- Supporting social media activities e.g. managing different media channels, setting up newsletters or updating websitesÂ
- Working with society partners and supporting their needs and workflows as required
You inspire us with this
- PhD or masterâs degree preferably in life sciences or medicine
- 1-2 yearsâ experience in the international academic publishing industry, ideally in an open access environment, would be desirable
- Excellent communications skills in English and German language, written and spoken.
- You have an above-average degree of self-organization as well as sovereign time and schedule management skills
- Strongly collaborative team worker, comfortable with co-ownership of shared goals and with a high level of personal accountability
- You have excellent Microsoft Office and other relevant software skillsÂ
- You are highly motivated and willing and able to travel
What we offer you
- We provide a collaborative and empowering work environmentÂ
- We value winning ideas and a proactive attitudeÂ
- You will work in a reputable and employee-friendly family business that encourages open communicationÂ
- We operate a hybrid work setup at our Stuttgart office; we are open to other arrangements as well
- Carina HodruĂ
- Talent Acquisition Manager