Publisher at Springer Nature

, Beijing, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Analytical Skills, Customer Focus, Publishing Process Knowledge, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Data-Driven Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Teamwork

Industry

Information Services

Description

Job Title: Publisher Locations: Beijing or Shanghai– Hybrid Working Model 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. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. About the Role We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our vibrant and innovative hybrid publishing team at Springer Nature as a Publisher, working on a varied portfolio of journals in Medicine and Life Science. In joining the team, you would become part of the China Journals team, with colleagues based in Shanghai and Beijing. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for scientific advancement to develop their publishing career and work alongside some of the best researchers in this field. As a Publisher, you would be responsible for vibrant list of journals within the Medicine and Life Science team, working as part of the team to grow the portfolio through strategic journal development and acquisitions. To develop the portfolio, you’ll enjoy being proactive, creative and data-driven to devise and implement journal development plans. As the primary publishing contact for your journals, you’ll work alongside leading academics and with colleagues from across the business, meaning excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships are key to ensure the smooth running and success of the journal portfolio. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the academic journal publishing industry. Role Responsibilities: · Manage and grow a key publishing programme in line with the journal portfolio strategy. · Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Society contacts, Editorial Board members and other stakeholders, acting as their key point of contact for publishing matters. · Develop portfolio strategy plans including acquisitions and journal development. · Ensure that all KPIs are regularly monitored, reported and met, and that action is taken as needed. · Strive for maximal efficiency and productivity of the journal portfolio. · Attend external meetings to build close working relationships with external EiCs, EBMs and the wider research community. · Understand the trends and changes in the communities you serve to ensure that Springer Nature can respond timely. · Develop and maintain relationships with a network of researchers. · Build excellent relationships and team working within the immediate team and other departments. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential: · Educated to Master’s degree level, preferably with a scientific background · Minimum three years of experience in the international academic publishing industry · Proven knowledge of publishing process and related matters · Excellent communication and influencing skills · Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail · Takes ownership to drive and complete tasks · Proven ability to meet deadlines · Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills · Ability to adapt quickly to change · A high level of computer literacy · Highly customer focused Desirable: · Strong knowledge of the medicine community in China 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: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/ #LI-KD1 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.

Responsibilities

The Publisher will manage and grow a key publishing program in line with the journal portfolio strategy and develop excellent working relationships with various stakeholders. They will also develop portfolio strategy plans and ensure that all KPIs are monitored and met.