Editorial Director, Life Sciences - Lead Journals (Hybrid)

Springer Nature Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Hybrid office working policy

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending and Commuter

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Employee networks

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking an Editorial Director, Life Sciences, to lead a set of Nature Portfolio journals from the New York or Berlin offices. You will guide Chief Editors, drive strategy, and use data to inform growth.

This role anchors senior leadership and requires a strong publishing background and collaboration with global teams. The position is permanent, full-time, with an emphasis on strategic portfolio development and global impact within the Nature Portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading editors and editorial teams.
• Ability to drive growth and portfolio strategy using data.
• Strong stakeholder management across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chief Editors and editorial teams to deliver high-quality journals.
• Apply data analytics to journal development and performance decisions.
• Champion workflow improvements and new tools for efficiency.
• Build relationships across Nature Portfolio and Springer Nature.
• Strategically develop journals and grow the portfolio.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Team leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Springer Nature is seeking an Editorial Director, Life Sciences, to lead a set of Nature Portfolio journals from the New York or Berlin offices. You will guide Chief Editors, drive strategy, and use data to inform growth.

This role anchors senior leadership and requires a strong publishing background and collaboration with global teams. The position is permanent, full-time, with an emphasis on strategic portfolio development and global impact within the Nature Portfolio.