Senior Publisher

Location: London or New York - hybrid working model

Application Deadline: 22nd September

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning.

About The Brand

BMC has more than 25 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.

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.

We are seeking a Senior Publisher to manage a portfolio of open access proprietary life sciences journals in our division, particularly within the Plant Sciences subject area. 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. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and can be based in our London or New York office on a hybrid working pattern.

Role responsibilities:

• Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrate accountability and financial acumen.
• 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.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers.
• Gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Manage contract negotiations with external parties.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, developing strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors.
• Keep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences).
• Solid previous experience in journal academic publishing.
• A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• 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.

Salary:

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations.

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress - and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.