Connecting the World of
Biomedical Science
Medical and Scientific Publishers
Karger Publishers is a worldwide publisher of scientific and medical content based in Basel,
Switzerland. Connecting and advancing Health Sciences since 1890, Karger is continuously evolving,
keeping the pace with the current developments and shifts in research and publishing.
In Subject Area Development within Karger Labs, the Karger division focused on strategy,
innovation, and product development, we are looking for a

Publication Manager (80–100%)

to join our increasingly agile organization.
In this role you develop publications (including digital products) in one or several subject areas
and manage them throughout the product life cycle. Depending on your portfolio of publications
you will report to one or more Subject Area Leads, working independently within the strategic
framework set by the Subject Area Leads.
Your responsibilities

• I ndependently managing a portfolio of publications in assigned subject areas, including
  monitoring publications’ progress towards defined targets within subject areas


• Setting up and fostering editorial boards, subject area-specific communities, and networks
  of influencers in collaboration with Marketing/Community Relations und Markets


• Performing publication-specific market analyses, assessing opportunities, challenges, and
  competitors


• Representing and promoting your publication portfolio and Karger to external stakeholders


• P oint person for publication portfolio for other Karger departments and the team of Publication
  Specialists within Subject Area Development


• Assisting Subject Area Leads in managing key publications and other tasks


• The role will require international travel, up to 35% of the time


• Line manager: Subject Area Lead

Requirements

• Strong academic background, preferably in natural sciences, health industry, and/or in another
  field affiliated with Karger’s subject areas


• Several years working in similar roles in scientific publishing and/or project management


• Flair for working internationally and experience working with key opinion leaders (among them,
  Editors-in-Chief, leading researchers, and societies)


• C omfortable dealing with a diverse portfolio of publications, each with varied deadlines,
  strategic objectives and stages in product life cycle


• V ery good IT skills using standard software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Excellent command of written and spoken English (German or additional languages an advantage)

Karger offers a working environment where personal development and responsibility are highly
valued at all levels. The compensation package includes all the Swiss social benefits.
For further information about Karger or the position, please contact our Subject Area Lead
Mr. Nicolas Vignon directly n.vignon@karger.com.
We look forward to receiving your application at humanresources@karger.com.
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