Associate Publisher, Open Access Journals

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Publisher to manage a portfolio of open access journals in our division that includes both society and proprietary public health 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrate accountability.
• Drive the growth and development of a group of open access journals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans and explore opportunities for business development.
• Manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
• Deliver best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), Editorial Board Members (EBMs), and Societies.
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing priorities, navigating ambiguity, responding positively to challenges, and adjusting approaches to meet evolving business needs and objectives.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies).
• Data analytics / quantitative skills and decision quality. Gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Manage contract negotiations with external parties by using/developing a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders.
• Market intelligence. Keep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry.

Requirements

• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)
• A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries, and the ability to adapt quickly to change
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Persuasion and influencing skills including the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness as appropriate
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
• 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
• Strong technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail
• Willingness to travel for the role occasionally

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Journal or Book academic publishing is desirable

Skills

• Data analytics / quantitative skills and decision quality
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail
• Market intelligence

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending accounts
• A 401k retirement savings plan

Pay

• US Annualized Base Salary Range: $66,300- 75,000

Schedule

• Hybrid Working Model

Contact Information

• To apply, please include an updated CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the post and your preferred office of employment.
• If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.
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