Job Description

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