Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential. 

We are looking to add a Head of Researcher Services & Networks, China to our global Researcher Services & Networks team.  Reporting to Senior Vice President, Researcher Services & Networks, you will engage with key stakeholders within government, funders, research institutions, societies and corporations, so to further Taylor & Francis’s purpose to foster human progress through knowledge.  You will be an important senior member in helping us drive growth strategy for the region to innovate and deliver on core and new researcher product and services, and to support the delivery of wider global strategy.

Advert. Closing Date: Aug. 19th 2022

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

- Strategic Partnership:

• Define and deliver value into the regional research ecosystem to deliver long-term business success.
• Foster and maintain high level strategic partnership with key stakeholder groups, including government and regulatory bodies, funders, research institutions, societies and corporations.
• Ensure the region has an effective framework for growing business relationships and delivery on strategic partnership projects.
• Improve the T&F brand and profile, building increasing awareness and thought leadership across the region.

- Business Initiatives:

• Develop a regional growth strategy to support the delivery of the wider strategic editorial and commercial objectives in line with global strategy
• Work with global subject teams to drive growth of editorial content and networks.
• Identify potential opportunities in new products and services, collaborate with commercial team to ensure revenue generation.

- Market Insights:

• Develop strategic analysis and market insights through industry media, networking within research leaders and research communities
• Provide market feedback to senior leadership team regarding market trends, prospect needs, competitive offerings and generate product/services development ideas and identify business opportunities.
• Understand how current and future market trends in the region impact our current and potential customers

What we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A breadth of experience across the academic research and publishing industry, in different organizations, subject areas and in-depth knowledge of their designated region
• An understanding of technologies, trends and developments in the areas of online publishing, scholarly research and communication, and open research.
• A firm grasp of strategic issues affecting the global research sector.
• Proven ability to network and form strong working relationships and networks effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to create engagement, build rapport and create positive impact and credibility at senior level
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage from strategic development to detailed execution
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Self-motivation with the drive to succeed
• Native proficiency in Chinese, professional proficiency in English
• PhD degree is preferred

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary 
• 20 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional Information:

• You must have the right to work and live in Beijing, China
• Flexible working is offered with this role (be that remote, in the office or hybrid)
• Some travels within and outside China (Covid-19 restrictions allow) may be required

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.