Team Lead – Journal Alliances(Editorial) - Ph.D Thesis Expertise

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Team Lead – Journal Alliances to drive the identification, onboarding, and management of strategic partnerships with academic and indexed journals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic publishing, journal acquisition, relationship management, and alliance development. This role will play a pivotal part in expanding our publication network to support internal sales goals and enhance the credibility of our publication services.

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.
• 3–5 years of experience in academic publishing, journal onboarding, or strategic alliances.
• Proven experience in identifying and working with indexed academic journals.
• Strong 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 models, and publication industry trends is a plus.

How to Apply?

Send your CV to HR Sakshi Bhardwaj on Email: sakshi.bhardwaj@aimlay.com or Contact: 9821322533

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• What is your current Location?
• Are you an immediate joiner?
• Total years of experience as Editorial Journal?

Work Location: In person