Global Journals Publishing Director - Applied Sciences

1134 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Hybrid office working policy

Tuition Assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking a Publishing Director for Springer Journals (Applied Sciences) in a hybrid model based in New York or Philadelphia. The role leads strategic plans to grow a global portfolio of journals and manages a team to drive initiatives that advance publishing excellence.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, significant publishing leadership experience, and strong communication with editors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in a scientific, academic, business, or related field.
• Significant publishing experience with leadership responsibility for people, portfolios, and business performance.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams in a complex environment.
• Experience shaping portfolio strategies to drive growth and market impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead teams to drive strategic and operational success in portfolio management.
• Set and communicate portfolio vision and direction to align with priorities.
• Evolve a portfolio strategy that aligns with market opportunities and long-term objectives.
• Apply data analytics to evaluate portfolio performance and translate insights into actions.
• Identify and pursue partnerships with societies, editors, and journal owners to grow the portfolio.
• Navigate stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration across teams and the business.
• Collaborate with editors and the research community to enhance Springer Nature's reputation as a trusted publishing partner.

Skills

Leadership experience

Portfolio strategy

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Publishing domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial analysis

Job description

Springer Nature is seeking a Publishing Director for Springer Journals (Applied Sciences) in a hybrid model based in New York or Philadelphia. The role leads strategic plans to grow a global portfolio of journals and manages a team to drive initiatives that advance publishing excellence.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, significant publishing leadership experience, and strong communication with editors and stakeholders.