The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific membership association, with a mission to "advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people".

ACS Publications is a Division of the ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society's programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical enterprise. The Division publishes 85+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community.

The Publishing Group consists of five main teams: Business Intelligence & Analytics, Chemical & Engineering News, Global Editorial Operations, Global Editorial Strategy, and Global Production Operations. Four of these teams collaborate to optimize the editorial direction and production of our journals, and to ensure that our authors and reviewers have a positive publishing experience. In support of that mission, the Global Editorial Strategy team focuses on the effective operations and strategic development of the suite of ACS Publications' journals, both hybrid and open access titles. This team delivers new products on an annual and ongoing basis, based on an assessment of the existing portfolio relative to the research landscape. The Global Editorial Strategy team also provides strategic guidance to ACS Editors-in-Chief to maximize the impact and success of the journals and is central to ensuring the Editors and editorial direction of the journals optimally serve the mission of the ACS.

Position Summary
The Associate Publisher is responsible for the strategic development of an expanded portfolio journals in materials science and engineering. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Editors and ACS Publications staff with developing and implementing publishing strategies and editorial initiatives to sustain and enhance the journals' standing within the global chemistry community to ensure their continued growth and success. The Associate Publisher is responsible for the conception, development, and launch of one or more new product proposals/year and will support cross functional projects. The Associate Publisher manages a team of Managing and/or Development Editors with assigned day-to-day responsibilities for journals within the portfolio. The incumbent works with ACS staff from Global Editorial Operations, Global Production Operations, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Digital Strategy and Publishing Platforms, and Sales, Marketing and New Product Innovation to implement strategic initiatives for the journal portfolio. The incumbent also represents the journal portfolio to the scientific community through laboratory visits and both domestic and international conferences.

This position reports to the Publisher, Global Editorial Strategy.

Position Accountabilities

• Responsible for the strategic development of a portfolio of titles in materials science and engineering in collaboration with journal Editors, editorial boards, and ACS staff and in accordance with divisional and departmental objectives and the Society's high standards for quality and excellence. Monitors journal portfolio and competitor statistics, reporting on issues/trends.
• Responsible for the overall development, motivation, and management of assigned staff of Managing and/or Development Editors within Global Editorial Strategy, ensuring that all duties are properly executed in order to achieve the goals and objectives assigned to the department. The incumbent is directly responsible for performance appraisals, development of annual goals and objectives, and individual development plans for staff reporting directly to this position.
• Assists in the conception, development, and launch of one or more new products per year in collaboration with the Editorial Teams group in accordance with divisional and departmental objectives and the Society's high standards for quality and excellence. Identifies new areas for product development and develops cohesive business plans and metrics to track and evaluate new products and services.
• Maintains a deep understanding of the needs and trends within the communities served by the journals and publications portfolio. Evaluates market conditions and competition for existing and future business activities. Conducts primary and secondary market research, attends industry conventions, and holds discussions with experts in the field, including appropriate ACS journal editors, other divisional departments, and the experts in the publishing industry.
• Makes written and formal verbal presentations as required to groups such as: Society Committee on Publications; Governance Subcommittees and Task Forces; Editorial Advisory Boards; ACS Editors' Conference; outside publishing and marketing groups and other societies and associations, both domestic and international.
• Monitors overall financial and editorial performance according to business plan and ensures that products are meeting revenue and growth expectations.
• Coordinates with other departments (Global Editorial Operations, Global Production Operations, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Digital Strategy and Publishing Platforms, and Sales, Marketing and New Product Innovation, others) to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and overall high quality of the published products.

Required Education and Experience
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in the sciences, preferably chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a related field, is strongly preferred; combined 7+ years of relevant training and experience in an academic or industrial chemistry setting; at least 4-6 years of experience in STM publishing required. Experience working with standard scientific literature databases (SciFinder, Web of Science, PubMed, etc.) and analysis tools strongly desired. Excellent written and verbal communication with both technical and nontechnical audiences, ability to make well-reasoned decisions and lead cross-functional teams; demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, as well as leadership and management skills are required. Portfolio management and product development skills preferred. This position is based at ACS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Columbus, OH, or the office of ACS International in Oxford, U.K. ACS operates in a hybrid capacity with 3 days in the office (T/W core plus one other), and the preference is for this position to be based in Washington.Up to 20 percent travel will be required.

ACS International, Ltd. (ACSI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Chemical Society. ACSI is comprised of representatives that serve the scientific community worldwide. Employees represent products and services provided by ACS divisions, including ACS Publications and Chemical Abstracts Service (SciFinder and STN) to the world's most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices and academic institutions to promote research and discovery.

To apply for a position, please submit your cover letter and CV to careers@acsi.info

This position is based at ACS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Columbus, OH, or the office of ACS International in Oxford, U.K.ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, three days per week. ACS employees are in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday with the third in-office day scheduled in consultation with the manager. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other two days of the week from a location of their choice. New employees are immediately eligible for this hybrid work arrangement. ACS offers relocation assistance, if applicable.

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