Publishing Director, Civil & Mechanical Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. RELX scores A on the Alion truth index.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Engineering research and driving innovation in scholarly publishing?
Do you enjoy leading high-performing international teams, building strategic partnerships, and delivering impactful outcomes for global research communities?
About our Team
Our STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.
About the Role
As Publishing Director: Civil & Mechanical Engineering, you will lead, manage and develop a team of Publishers and develop an international journal portfolio focused on Engineering and related subject areas. You’ll work across the field of Engineering and across multiple geographies to grow and develop a journal portfolio and team against key business metrics. You'll launch and participate in strategic initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Leading PMG (Product Market Group)-level strategic planning and target-setting process for Civil & Mechanical Engineering, working with strategy, marketing, society, finance, and senior management teams.
- Taking ownership of the overall PMG strategy for Civil & Mechanical Engineering and managing delivery. Working with functions or central initiatives that have overarching PMG relevance.
- Understanding the research environment, maintaining a network, and participating in complex industry discussions with high level industry stakeholders.
- Guiding and coaching team members in external discussions and on building their networks, connecting people as relevant. Supporting Publishers to engage with internal stakeholders and centres of expertise.
- Recognizing key external customer trends and work with the team to translate them and drive innovation and business development.
- Providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to Publishers. Including how to approach journal development, planning, and managing the performance of Editors/Editorial Boards; help set priorities.
- Driving and leading key cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Helping to structurally resolve publishing-wide issues in collaboration with the Publishing Director peer group and other colleagues and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Have Senior level, relevant publishing experience. (Ideally gained in a variety of subject fields/with an international perspective). Coupled with deep understanding of journal development.
- Display keen awareness and understanding of the global Publishing industry (and related industry/research/policy drivers).
- Have demonstrated ability to build a network of high-level contacts within the scientific community. Translating customer needs to data-driven strategy.
- Possess a track record of building productive internal relationships. Including leading/collaborating with project teams, creating visibility for your team, and being an acknowledged expert offering support to others.
- Experience in leading and developing a successful team in multiple/international locations. This includes the following: Hiring, developing, and retaining talented colleagues. Setting appropriate goals and fostering innovation. Supporting strategic planning; helping navigate challenges in implementation. Assigning responsibilities and involving direct reports in developing and implementing budgets and plans, managing financial performance, and achieving annual targets.
- Able to maintain an environment of professionalism, enthusiasm, and collaboration with all team members. Cultivating psychologically appropriate spaces and championing diversity among the team.
- Excel in strategy and innovation. Experience leading/overseeing the development of business strategies, product development and external client pitches; demonstrated ability and creativity to develop new commercially viable opportunities that serve the scientific community.
Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen
How to Apply
Please attach a copy of your English CV and an English cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We will not consider candidates that do not have the right to work in China.
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
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:
- 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)
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 world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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