Associate Publisher/Publisher Job at Springer Nature Ltd, New York, NY

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  • Springer Nature Ltd
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Publisher/Publisher, Open Access Journals

Location: London, Beijing or New York – Hybrid working model

Application deadline: 15 th December 2024

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup

About the brand

BMC has more than 20 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the role

The BMC Academic Journals group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories.

As an Associate Publisher or Publisher you will manage a portfolio of open access journals that includes both society and proprietary journals. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal Editors, and the scientific community.

This role is offered on a permanent basis and can be located in our Beijing, London or New York offices on a hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Drive the growth and development of a group of open access journals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans. Deliver best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), Editorial Board Members (EBMs), and Societies Manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times. Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies). Manage contract negotiations with external parties by using/developing a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed. Gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning  Keep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

  • Experience in a similar position in academic publishing is required for the Publisher level A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries, and the ability to adapt quickly to change Excellent communication (verbal and written) and influencing skills using diplomacy and assertiveness as appropriate Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team Ability to work on your own initiative and independently Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail Ability to travel occasionally Educated to Batchelor’s degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)

Desirable

  • Previous experience in books or journal academic publishing is desirable for the Associate Publisher level.

To apply, please include:

  • A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments A cover letter explaining your interest in the post and relevant experience

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

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