Associate Director of Workflows & Content Transformation - Remote

Overview

As Associate Director of Workflows & Content Transformation you will ensure that our publishing is enabled by effective and efficient operations placing customers at our core and supporting delivery of PLOS’s vision for Open Science publishing in the digital age.

In Short

• Manage a staff of approximately 15 across the US and UK in content transformation, operations analytics, and production.
• Lead high performing and cohesive teams fostering a cross-portfolio and cross-cultural mindset.
• Plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the groups.
• Address underperformance swiftly, sensitively, and supportively.
• Promote a culture built on teamwork, engagement, and the highest personal ethics.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and champion a growth mindset approach to process optimization.
• Translate organizational strategy into clear priorities and goals for functional areas.
• Ensure superior author experience in the production cycle of accepted scholarly research.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, pilot and launch industry-leading Open Science publishing workflows.
• Actively represent and promote PLOS as a thought leader across the scientific, scholarly communication, and higher education sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven track record in a scholarly publishing environment at a senior level.
• A demonstrated ability to lead high performing mid-sized teams.
• Expert knowledge of industry leading practices, tools, and technologies.
• Acumen in budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and scholarly publication.
• Dedication to open access and transforming scholarly communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.