Associate Director – Community Development (Europe)

Morgan Healey Exclusive Assignment
Location: Germany
Salary: On application

Our client is a leading academic publisher, business intelligence, knowledge and events business. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Associate Director – Community Development for Europe.

The Community Development team drives strategic engagement with the global researcher community. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, this role will forge productive relationships with researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing deep insights into the regional research ecosystem
• Building capacity with targeted training and engagement activities
• Deepening researcher relationships via outreach programs and regional advisory boards
• Fostering strategic partnerships with key institutions and organizations
• Serving as the primary point of contact for Editorial Development in the region
• Collaborating with regional Commercial and Marketing teams on joint initiatives
• Contributing to the global Community Development Strategy
• Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance researcher capabilities in the region
• Establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with key research institutions, societies, and organizations to support Editorial Development objectives
• Developing insights into regional research trends, publishing practices, and factors that shape the research and publishing ecosystem
• In collaboration with the Director of Community Development, developing an annual strategy for researcher engagement in the region

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience working in academic publishing and/or research
• Knowledge of the research landscape and understanding of researchers’ needs
• Ability to readily grow their network of connections within the researcher ecosystem
• Proven track record in presentation, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in workplace software, including core MS Office packages
• Fluent in both German and English
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging publishing workshops
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Agile mindset with a strong capacity for process improvement and innovation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment