Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy through correspondence, required meetings / trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc.
Approximately 25-30% travel as well as strong initiative and independent functioning.
Attends key conferences in the areas and visit scientists/researchers at their institutes for the purpose of acquisition. This also includes planning, setting up and staffing exhibits of relevant publications.
Prepares and executes publishing contracts.
Maintains and develops a circle of reviewers and advisors and evaluates their judgments.

B. Project Development and Management

Manages and develops a selection of book series in the field.
Supervises final editorial preparation of book manuscripts for production.
Discusses, assumes, and proposes financial and budgetary plans for the program.
Develops guidelines, plans, reporting systems, etc., for publishing plans and projects.
Performs related duties as required.

C. Strategic Planning

Assesses trends and funding in Physics and Applied Physics, evaluates strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of competitors.
Prepares long-term planning documents and strategic goals as requested.
Maintains communication with US, European, and Asian editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long-term strategy questions.
Reviews and discusses new projects and plans with editorial colleagues, particularly in overlapping areas.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

PhD in a STEM field required; preference for degrees in the natural sciences (Physics, Chemistry).
Experience as an acquisitions editor or related editorial/publishing experience highly desirable.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
Must be willing and able to travel.

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