Associate Director - Community Development India ID-504
Job Description
The Community Development team drives strategic engagement with the global researcher community. Reporting to the Director of Community Development this role will forge productive relationships with researchers by:
- Developing deep insights into the regional research ecosystem
- Building capacity with targeted training and engagement activities
- Deepening researcher relationships via outreach programs and regional advisory boards
- Fostering strategic partnerships with key institutions and organizations
- Serving as the primary point of contact for Editorial Development in the region
- Collaborating with regional Commercial and Marketing teams on joint initiatives
- Contributing to the global Community Development strategy
Closing date for applications: 26th March 2025
What youll be doing:
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs that enhance researcher capabilities in the region including training on research integrity in collaboration with the Ethics team.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key research institutions societies and organizations to support Editorial Development objectives.
- Develop insights into regional research trends publishing practices and factors that shape the research and publishing ecosystem.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with Commercial Marketing and Content teams to achieve integrated organizational goals.
- Develop an annual strategy for researcher engagement in the region in collaboration with the Director of Community Development.
- Organize Editor events including but not limited to regional training advisory boards workshops and networking sessions.
- Analyse initiative outcomes using advanced analytical tools producing monthly performance reports and a comprehensive annual review.
- Proactively identify program and process improvements and contribute innovative solutions to team challenges.
- Enthusiastically engage in selfdevelopment resolving skills gaps and developing deep systems knowledge communications skills and sector awareness.
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
- Extensive experience working in academic publishing and/or research
- Knowledge of the research landscape and understanding of researcher needs
- Ability to readily grow their network of connections within the researcher ecosystem
- Proven track record in presentation training and stakeholder engagement
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in workplace software including core MS Office packages (Word Excel Power Point)
- Fluent in English
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging publishing workshops
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships
- Agile mindset with a strong capacity for process improvement and innovation
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining highquality standards
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic fastpaced research environment