Job Description

Taylor & Francis, a leading international academic publishing company has an exciting opportunity for a candidate with journal editorial management experience. We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to join our journal Medicine & Health editorial team. The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the commercially effective development of a portfolio of journals within Clinical Medicine. Reporting to the Global Head of Portfolio, you will develop and manage your own portfolio of journals and support best practice in publishing in Medicine & Health.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Creating and delivering a business plan to grow, develop and maximize the profitability of given portfolio
• Managing portfolio P&L to an agreed level of revenue and profitability under the direction of the Global Head of Portfolio, exceeding/meeting targets and objectives
• Fostering in-depth relationships with Editors, Editorial Boards, and societies in order to maintain and protect current portfolio and create opportunities for further acquisitions
• Proactively identifying and networking with new contacts to position T&F Journals as a center of subject excellence and expertise and to drive new acquisitions
• Maintaining a strong external focus e.g. attending conferences and editorial board meetings, creating profile and relevant networks in order to increase subject and customer knowledge and understanding
• Building, maintaining and sharing a thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform decisions on product development
• Managing transition of acquired titles and publishing existing program to agreed plan
• Working to build understanding, engagement and compliance with T&F Journals policies and processes, both externally and internally
• Working closely with Editors to ensure a timely and efficient peer review process for authors
• Working closely with colleagues across the Journals business to achieve submission targets and timely publication goals
• Working with Editors and the OA commissioning team to develop a commissioning strategy tailored to individual journals; providing commissioning support as appropriate
• Providing information and support to authors and Editors regarding available transfer pathways
• Acting as a product champion with internal stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the list across other departments
• Commissioning and acquiring new products to an agreed level of revenue and profitability under the direction of the Head of Portfolio
• Working effectively and collaboratively across team to share ideas, best practice and provide required support.
• Accountable for managing own learning, taking responsibility to identify and develop skills gaps

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience of managing a portfolio/list of journals to meet business growth objectives/or equivalent
• Strong Medical subject matter knowledge and experience
• Experience of working with editors and societies
• Excellent communication skills - oral, presentation and written
• Good industry and market awareness
• Ability to read and interpret appropriate financial data
• Ability to deliver and maximize business results
• Openness to change and ability to think laterally
• Strong networking and customer focus skills
• Resilient, self-reliant and resourceful, willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to drive customer and commercial value
• Strong ability to Influence, inspire and negotiate
• Analytical thinking and logical response under pressure
• Solution finding and decision making skills
• Team working skills, willing to collaborate, share knowledge and best practice to drive value
• Willingness and motivated to travel to and participate in external events and networks
• Numerical and verbal reasoning skills

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN:

• Competitive Salary
• Ample paid time off
• Sick time
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 Volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

AT TAYLOR & FRANCIS WE CARE ABOUT OUR COLLEAGUES, PROMOTING WORK-LIFE BALANCE, WELLBEING AND FLEXIBLE WORKING. WE BELIEVE THAT THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO TAYLOR & FRANCIS ARE INVALUABLE. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP YOUR ABILITIES, AND TO INNOVATE AND DEVELOP IN AREAS WHICH YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT.

• You must have the right to live and work in the US
• This role will be based remotely from home although occasional travel may be required (post-Covid).

WE KNOW THAT SOMETIMES THE 'PERFECT CANDIDATE' DOESN'T EXIST, AND THAT PEOPLE CAN BE PUT OFF APPLYING FOR A JOB IF THEY DON'T FIT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU'RE EXCITED ABOUT WORKING FOR US AND HAVE MOST OF THE SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR, PLEASE GO AHEAD AND APPLY. YOU COULD BE JUST WHAT WE NEED! WE BELIEVE STRONGLY IN THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY AND CREATING SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE OUR COLLEAGUES CAN SUCCEED. AS SUCH, INFORMA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR RELIGIOUS CREED, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, CITIZENSHIP, OR OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.