Head of Open Research Academic

Head of Open Research | Academic. Could you lead and inspire this team with your passion for OA and Open Research? We have been exclusively retained by a global Academic publishing company (books and journals) who are looking to appoint a Head of Open Research. The company has one of the most innovative and forward thinking Open Research departments and this new appointment will lead the team in keeping pace with current and future changes relevant to Open Access publishing.

You will be responsible for building the "Open Research" strategy across the business. We are looking for someone who is hugely passionate about Open Access and research, who has a strong sense of where businesses should move to and what they should be doing now and for the future. Being immersed in the current conversation, keeping up with the pace of change and facing challenges and opportunities is a must!

Key skills

·Strategic
·Leadership - inspirational
·Communications - liaising with and managing stakeholders
·Excellent influencing skills
·Strong numerate and financial skills
·Negotiation
·Networking
·Presenting - a large part of the role is to speak at conferences
·People Management

If you are looking for a role where you will make a difference, launch the most innovative products and solutions for a thriving business and you eat, sleep and breathe open research, then please get in touch immediately to find out more.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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