Our Client is in need of a Senior Editor for its Biomedical / Life Sciences program.

This person will:

• Prepare new book and journal proposals
• Be responsible for approximately 8 Journals and 20 book signings (Text and Reference)
• Prepare and update business plans
• Forecasts for income and subscriptions
• Have extensive author contact and negotiate contracts
• Manage business aspects of books and journals
• Be involved in US as well as International Marketing efforts
• Create long-term plans for the program
• Be involved in various industry conferences as well as campus visits
• Travel 25 – 30 % approximately half of the travel will be international

Qualifications:

• College degree
• Minimum five years experience in publishing, including experience as an editor
• Experience as an editor working on books, journals or related products
• Experience with and Knowledgeable about working with societies
• Sales and marketing experience is a plus but not required
• Able to work independently
• Must have experience with databases, word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong communication and organizational skills are key

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as a deep knowledge of publishing in Biomedicine/ Life Sciences.