Acquisitions Editor Life Sciences; f​/m​/d

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward-looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications.

As part of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STM) division, you, as an Acquisitions Editor Life Sciences, will play a key role in shaping and growing our global portfolio of journals and books. You'll scout out new publishing opportunities, drive our strategic goals, and ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish. A major part of your success will come from building strong, lasting relationships—connecting with researchers, editors, and thought leaders across the international life sciences community to spark new ideas and collaborations.

• Research the market and analyze the portfolio to identify growth opportunities
• Identify, develop, and secure new publishing opportunities, including the launch or acquisition of journals, books, series, and major reference works in life sciences
• Manage the portfolio to meet growth targets, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Marketing on promotional strategies
• Take budget responsibility for project acquisition and output, including publishing budgets and revenue tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, societies, and other key stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and strategic discussions with partners and external collaborators
• Oversee publishing workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience in academic publishing or a related field, with a solid understanding of the industry.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, able to build strong relationships within the scientific community
• Background in Life Sciences with ideally a degree in the field
• Familiarity with digital publishing formats and workflows, and an interest in industry trends
• Proactive, goal-oriented, with strong time management and a balance between independent work and teamwork
• Quick to learn new tools and systems
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.