Acquisitions Editor Medicine (f/m/d)

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward‑looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications.

Warsaw | Full‑time employee | As soon as possible
As part of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STM) division, you, as an Acquisitions Editor Medicine, will play a key role in shaping and growing our global portfolio of journals and books. You'll scout out new publishing opportunities, drive our strategic goals, and ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish. A major part of your success will come from building strong, lasting relationships—connecting with researchers, editors, and thought leaders across the international medical community to spark new ideas and collaborations.

Salary range for the position - 8000-11000 PLN gross/month

Research the market and analyze the portfolio to identify growth opportunities

Identify, develop, and secure new publishing opportunities, including the launch or acquisition of journals, books, series, and major reference works in Medicine

Manage the portfolio to meet growth targets, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Marketing on promotional strategies

Take budget responsibility for project acquisition and output, including publishing budgets and revenue tracking

Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, societies, and other key stakeholders

Lead negotiations and strategic discussions with partners and external collaborators

Oversee publishing workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time and support continuous improvement initiatives

Your profile

Experience in academic publishing or a related field, with a solid understanding of the industry.

Excellent communication and networking skills, able to build strong relationships within the scientific community

Background in Medicine with ideally a degree in the field

Familiarity with digital publishing formats and workflows, and an interest in industry trends

Proactive, goal‑oriented, with strong time management and a balance between independent work and teamwork

Quick to learn new tools and systems

Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.

We offer you

An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry

Family‑friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days

Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life

Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development

Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

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