Work with editors, authors, editorial boards and the academic community at large to ensure sufficient copy flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts;
Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors;
Continuous quality control and monitoring of all aspects of day-to-day editorial, production and publishing operations and actively address improvements where required;
Meet portfolio related objectives with regards to content growth, new launches, articles market share, citation share, editorial speeds, editorial fees budget, and author and editor satisfaction.
Stay up to date with market developments, to identify and map market needs and business opportunities.
Combining market knowledge and data analysis, develop a portfolio strategy that will deliver on STMJ targets and to ensure your portfolio remains fully competitive.
Develop and execute a China strategy plan for Agriculture and Environment in close collaboration with peers.
Stay in close contact with editors and editorial boards within journal portfolio, and engage with stakeholders across the research communities, including research institutes, societies, and funding bodies.
Work with colleagues in the team on developing their networks in China.
Participate in projects that are run across STMJ and contribute to projects within Elsevier that require STMJ representation.

Academic degree in the Physical or Agricultural Sciences is not essential but can be an advantage.
Excellent networking and communication skills, in English and in Mandarin Chinese.
Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and work equally well collaboratively or independently with colleagues and customers at different levels, in different locations, and from different cultures.
Data-driven mindset and a keen interest in new developments.
Financial and commercial awareness, with strategic awareness and eye for business development.
Results-oriented with a strong can-do attitude.
Willingness to travel in China and internationally.

Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.
Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.
Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.
Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.
Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.
Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.
Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)

Associate Publisher

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