Senior Acquisition Editor

Senior Acquisition Editor, Gurgaon

Are you a customer-centric and data-driven individual

Do you have great research skills

About Our Team

At Elsevier, we collaborate with leading academics, researchers, and practitioners to create trusted content that advances knowledge and improves outcomes. Our team focuses on identifying, commissioning, developing, and publishing high-quality content for the international Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) market. We prioritize timely delivery, impactful content, and robust support for our authors and customers, using the latest technologies and data to innovate continuously.

Elsevier is a recognized leader in STM publishing, with a global Books team serving the global English Language market.

About the Role
As a Senior Acquisition Editor, you will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding a subject portfolio of books for the global academic and professional market. You will be assigned to one of our Physical Science, Life and Biological Science, Engineering, or Computing programs. This role requires experience in, and an understanding of, the STM market. You will have strong analytics skills, and the ability to prospect for and collaborate with PhD-level authors. Additionally, you will be responsible for coaching and advising junior staff, using your experience to develop our editorial team. Your expertise will contribute to our publication strategy by acquiring and publishing successful books with a digital-first focus.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Join Elsevier and take a leading role in shaping the future of knowledge and driving impactful outcomes in the global STM market.

Working remotely from home 230pm-11pm (Mon-Thu) and Every Friday working from the office (0900am-500pm)

Working for You

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

Comprehensive Health Insurance Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

Enhanced Health Insurance Options Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

Group Life Insurance Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Group Accident Insurance Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

Flexible Working Arrangement Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Program Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

Medical Screening Your well-being is a top priority.

Modern Family Benefits Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

Long-Service Awards Recognizing dedication and commitment.

New Baby Gift Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

Subsidized Meals in Chennai Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

Various Paid Time Off Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

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 vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the worlds grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.