Derek Anane Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

• Worked on improving the communication between different departments to ensure workflow across the BMC Series of journals ran smoothly from submission to online publication.• Attended conference calls and workshops to define the data policy and data curation workflow for the Open Access group at SpringerNature.• Created documentation on journal processes for use across the BMC Series of journals.• Communicated and promoted journals and content via novel methods such as webcasts, video conferencing etc. • Mentored and provided guidance for newer members of the team.

London, United Kingdom

• Ran regular editorial meetings to determine direction and commissioning plans for the website globally. • Worked with external researchers (journal Editorial Boards) to ensure review and journal ethics were strongly adhered to. • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of important clinical issues, major publications, clinical practice guidelines, advancements, approved therapeutic drugs and regimens, therapeutic pipelines, and industry trends across assigned therapeutic areas. • Developed and maintained professional and productive relationships with thought-leaders and clinical experts in assigned therapeutic areas. • Worked closely with the marketing team to determine areas in which the journal could be promoted. • Collaborated with sales teams to identify and develop commercial opportunities, including custom pieces, sponsored newsletters etc. • Liaised closely with the technical team to track and analyse metrics, using insights gained to drive commissioning direction for assigned therapy areas. • Project managed commissioned manuscripts (Editorials/reviews) with authors to produce content for journals. • Reviewed the work of other team members and provide coaching and feedback.

London, United Kingdom

•Ensured the smooth day-to-day management of journals dealing with manuscripts from submission through to online publication• Liaised with colleagues within BioMed Central and Springer Healthcare.• Developed the editorial board and manage relationships with those individuals.• Implemented online manuscript submission system and the smooth progression of manuscripts from submission through to acceptance via Workflow1.• Developed the reputation, impact factor and readership for the journal.• Ensured that the journal publishes on schedule and to the agreed rapid turnaround times.• Ensured that the journal is produced according to budget and agreed financial targets are met.• Implemented clear journal editorial policies.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Neuroscience

Master'S Degree, Molecular Biology And Pathology Of Viruses

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General, 2:1