ACOG is looking to solve the problem of providing senior management leadership to its comprehensive publishing, editorial, and product portfolio, overseeing the development, integration, and performance of clinical, educational, and consumer content across multiple platforms.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of scholarly publishing industry including peer review, editorial processes, and publishing ethics.
- Advanced analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making and performance optimization.
- Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed journal management and scholarly publishing operations.
- Proven track record in digital transformation and technology implementation in publishing environments.
- Senior management leadership with deep understanding of medical publishing, professional development, and digital content strategy.
- Strong business acumen with ability to implement strategic plans and manage operational budgets.
- Excellence in stakeholder management, including volunteer leadership, external partners, and diverse professional communities.
Responsibilities
- Implement enterprise-wide content strategy initiatives, integrating traditional publishing with digital innovation, continuing education, and emerging technologies.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans with measurable outcomes and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external partners including commercial publishers, platform providers, distribution and fulfillment vendors, and other business partners.
- Manage annual publishing and product development budget and conduct financial analysis and business case development for new initiatives and strategic investments.
- Support ACOG Editorial Boards and Committee structure related to publications and educational content.
- Identify and evaluate new product opportunities aligned with member needs, market trends, and revenue generation goals.
- Provide recommendations and analysis to executive leadership on publishing and product development industry trends, competitive landscape, and strategic opportunities.
Other
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in medical/scientific publishing, content strategy, and professional association management.
- Minimum 3 years of senior management experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex product portfolios.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Provide management, mentoring, and professional development to direct and indirect reports.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high performing culture across the department that promotes innovation and excellence.
