Publishing Director, Applied Sciences — Hybrid Leader

Society for Scholarly Publishing; Northern, New York (KY, NY); On-site; 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

Employee discounts

Job summary

Springer Nature US is seeking a Publishing Director for Springer Journals (Applied Sciences) to lead a global portfolio strategy and team. The role is based in New York or Philadelphia with a hybrid working model and requires driving initiatives with editors, societies, and journal owners.

You will shape portfolio growth, guide cross-functional teams, and apply data analytics to improve outcomes and market position while representing Springer Nature as a trusted publishing partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Significant publishing leadership experience including people, portfolios, and business performance.
• Proven track record of building and growing high-performing teams in a complex environment.
• Experience shaping portfolio strategies to drive growth and market impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead teams to high performance in a global journal portfolio.
• Provide clear direction and alignment around objectives and strategy.
• Define and evolve a portfolio strategy aligned with priorities and opportunities.
• Use data analytics to assess portfolio performance and translate insights into plans.
• Pursue partnerships with societies, editors, and journal owners for growth.
• Navigate stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration across teams.
• Collaborate with editors and the research community to strengthen Springer Nature's reputation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Portfolio strategy

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Springer Nature US is seeking a Publishing Director for Springer Journals (Applied Sciences) to lead a global portfolio strategy and team. The role is based in New York or Philadelphia with a hybrid working model and requires driving initiatives with editors, societies, and journal owners.

You will shape portfolio growth, guide cross-functional teams, and apply data analytics to improve outcomes and market position while representing Springer Nature as a trusted publishing partner.