Associate Director - Community Development (India)

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 you ll 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 cross-functionally 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 self-development, resolving skills gaps and developing deep systems knowledge, communications skills, and sector awareness.