Publisher / Senior Publisher
About The Position
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our vibrant and innovative hybrid publishing team at Springer Nature as a Publisher or Senior Publisher, working on a varied and prestigious portfolio of journals in Neuroscience, Psychiatry, and Pharmacology. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world’s leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for scientific advancement to develop their publishing career and work alongside some of the best researchers in their fields. As a Publisher/Senior Publisher, you will lead a vibrant portfolio of society‑owned and proprietary journals within Biomedicine, driving growth through strategic development and selective acquisitions. You’ll be proactive, creative, and data‑driven in devising and executing journal plans, serve as the primary publishing contact for your titles, and collaborate closely with Editors‑in‑Chief, societies, and cross‑functional colleagues to deliver an excellent author and editor experience. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
Requirements
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level
- Prior experience leading a journal portfolio and partnering with societies/EICs
- Significant experience managing a journal portfolio at a Publisher level to be considered for Senior Publisher
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of publishing business models, including subscription, hybrid, and open access
- Familiarity with topical and citation analysis tools
- Proven knowledge of the publishing process and related matters
- Highly customer-focused
- Takes ownership to drive and complete tasks
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Responsibilities
- Strategy & Growth Lead the growth, development, and positioning of a portfolio of society and proprietary journals, aligned to portfolio/divisional goals. Identify competitive opportunities, hot topics, and acquisition or launch opportunities; devise data‑driven journal development plans.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with Editors‑in‑Chief, Editorial Boards, and society partners; plan/facilitate effective board meetings. Partner with editors to increase submissions, enhance visibility, and strengthen reputation (commissioning, collections, and content strategy). Represent the portfolio at conferences/meetings; cultivate researcher relationships to support commissioning and brand advocacy.
- Operations, KPIs & Reporting Manage annual targets across submissions, publications, transfers, and turnaround times; track KPIs and implement corrective actions. Coordinate cross‑functionally (production, marketing, data/analytics, editorial office, platforms/IT) to resolve workflow issues swiftly.
- Editorial Excellence & Ethics Monitor peer‑review performance and manuscript flow; remove bottlenecks and improve turnaround. Ensure transparent, professional author/reviewer communications (two‑business‑day standard where applicable). Apply COPE guidance and publisher policies on ethics, integrity, and research standards; oversee resolution of ethics, authorship, and policy questions.
- Indexing, Visibility & Impact Pursue inclusion in selective abstracting/indexing services where criteria are met. Drive citation and usage growth through targeted content development and discoverability tactics.
- Commercial & Contracting Lead contract negotiations with external editors; apply working knowledge of P&L, forecasting, and commercial models. Maintain accurate documentation (contracts, renewal timelines, honoraria, journal metadata) across internal and external systems.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with company match and contribution
- Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
- Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
- Multiple Life insurance options
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Assistance
- Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
