Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough research to identify reputable and indexed journals (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE) for strategic alliances or acquisition.
- Initiate and manage outreach to journal publishers, editors, and decision-makers for collaboration opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with journal partners to ensure long-term engagement and mutual value creation.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales and Publication teams to understand client requirements and match them with suitable journal partnerships.
- Build and maintain a structured journal alliance pipeline to support business development and sales conversion.
- Negotiate terms and finalize onboarding agreements with journals, ensuring alignment with ethical publishing standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications, alliance status, and partnership progress.
- Represent the organization in journal communications and conferences (if required).
- Train and mentor junior team members on journal research, communication protocols,



and alliance-building strategies.
- Share periodic reports and insights with leadership on alliance performance, success metrics, and emerging journal trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Publishing, Communications, Life Sciences, IT, English, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in academic publishing, journal onboarding, or strategic alliances.
- Proven experience in identifying and working with indexed academic journals.
- Solid negotiation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using academic journal databases, publishing platforms, and CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to assess journal credibility and scope alignment.
- Familiarity with publishing ethics, open access model

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