Senior Acquisitions Editor, Neuroscience

Closing Date

16 Aug 2022

Salary

£10.66 - £25.72 per hour

Address

Based in London, however, Candidates may also be remote and located anywhere in the US.

Description 

Are you passionate about books, science, and having a career that contributes to improving the world? 

Are you excited about a position that is self-directed, allowing you to decide how to achieve goals and what you do each day and when? 

Join our Editorial Team 

Our team works with PhD level scientists and industry experts in neuroscience and related biological sciences to develop high quality, foundational and advanced content for researchers worldwide. This content includes atlases, comprehensive handbooks, textbooks and text-reference hybrids, practical methods oriented books, fundamental introductions to the field, and research advances in fast growing areas. 

About the Role 

In this role, you will research, acquire, and develop 30+ titles in neuroscience and related biological sciences. You will monitor trends in the industry, usage of books and journals by topic, and determine what new books need to be written and by whom. You will solicit book proposals, collaborate on content, contract with authors, and work with colleagues in development, production, global rights, and sales to see the book through to successful publication and beyond.

Responsibilities 

• Work with a global team across editorial, operations, production, sales, marketing, technology, legal, finance, and more, as well as with esteemed external experts
• Develop deep market understanding by utilizing data tools and market research
• Refine and execute acquisitions strategy, delivering timely content to market, with high utility for customers
• Recruit, sign, and manage authors with subject matter expertise, creating content for the food science industry and related biological disciplines.

Requirements 

• Ability to network and build relationships, with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Track record of meeting goals and problem solving to remove barriers to success
• Flexibility to adapt to new systems and procedures as the publishing industry is constantly evolving
• Analytical skills to research and collate market data to project future industry informational needs
• Comfort working across teams and departments toward a collective publishing goal

Flexible Working 

The position may be office based, remote, or a combination. Working hours have flexibility, to meet both business and personal needs.

Working with us 

We are an equal opportunity employer, with an inclusive, agile, collaborative environment of co-workers passionate about what they do.

Working for you 

We offer:

• Scheduled time off for holidays and adjustable time off for vacation and sick leave
• Tax-free childcare support
• Parental leave options
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

About Us 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and data with analytics to support science and research, health education, and improved clinical outcomes. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We support science, industry, and healthcare to partner for a better world.

More information and where to apply here.