Managing Director - UK in London

This is a highly visible leadership position to drive growth, lead innovation, and create meaningful impact in the global medical publishing world. EMJ is a trusted open-access platform connecting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and pharmaceutical partners, providing cutting-edge content and thought leadership.

What You’ll Own:

• The MD will oversee day-to-day operations and be instrumental in achieving ambitious growth targets, building on EMJ’s strong foundation and global reputation.
• This is a hands-on leadership role where tactical vision meets operational excellence.
• Reporting directly to the CEO, the MD will be empowered to help execute EMJ’s growth strategy, including expansion into new geographies.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team of 80+ professionals across editorial, design, marketing, commercial, and operational functions.
• Strengthen EMJ’s unique position as a bridge between pharma and HCPs, driving both commercial success and content excellence.

Accountability / Output KPIs

• Revenue growth: Achieving and exceeding annual revenue targets.
• Profitability: Meeting agreed profit margins through efficient operations and strategic decision-making.
• Global reach: Driving audience growth, engagement, and database expansion.
• Commercial excellence: Strengthening client relationships, delivering consistent client NPS scores, and growing repeat business.
• Team performance: Leading and developing a motivated, high-performing team aligned with EMJ’s strategic objectives.
• Content quality: Ensuring all journals and content are delivered on time and to industry-leading standards.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with proven experience driving growth and transformation in a dynamic, commercial environment.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record in senior leadership, ideally at MD, GM, or equivalent level.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience growing revenue streams and developing new markets.
• Background in publishing, healthcare, life sciences, or adjacent industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams at scale.
• Expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational management.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Ambitious, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for growth and innovation.
• A tactical hands-on leader who leads by example while maintaining a strategic outlook.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Inspirational and authentic, with the ability to engage and motivate teams.

Key Information

• Reports to: CEO
• Work Environment: 5 days/week in our London/Moorgate office

About EMJ

EMJ's purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally, by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We do this to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. Similarly, we equip our employees with all the skills, tools and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company.

At EMJ, we believe in…

• Entire buy-in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.
• Manage your own stuff: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.