Publishing Director, Springer Journals; Applied Sciences

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* Job Title:

** Publishing Director, Springer Journals (Applied Sciences)
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* Location:

** New York or Philadelphia (Hybrid Working Model)
** Final date to receive applications:
October 12, 2026
**** About Springer Nature
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** About

The Role
** The Publishing Director role is a key strategic role within the Springer publishing programme, with responsibility for creating strategic plans to grow and develop a global portfolio of journals, and for driving plans forward by leading, managing and nurturing a team of individuals. It is ideal for those who thrive in leadership roles and are energised in working with others to move ideas into impactful initiatives.

This is a full-time role offered in either the New York or Philadelphia office. The location strategy supports the team structure and aligns with business needs.
** Responsibilities
* ** Build effective teams and attract top talent by creating an inclusive, high-performing environment where colleagues are engaged, supported in their development, and empowered to contribute to strategic and operational success
* Lead portfolio development and management by defining and evolving a portfolio strategy that align with organizational priorities, market opportunities, and long-term business objectives
* Apply data analytics and quantitative skills to assess portfolio performance and translate insights into actionable and trackable plans that improve outcomes and market position
* Drive business development by identifying, evaluating, and pursuing partnerships with societies, associations, editors, and journal owners that support portfolio growth and strategic priorities
* Build effective teams by attracting, developing, and retaining talented publishing professionals, providing mentorship, feedback, and growth opportunities that enable individuals and teams to perform at their best
* Leverage conflict management skills to navigate complex stakeholder relationships, address competing priorities, and foster productive collaboration within teams and across the business
* Partner with editors, editorial boards, societies, and the wider research community to strengthen Springer Nature's reputation as a trusted publishing partner and thought leader while expanding strategic networks and opportunities.
** Experience,

Skills & Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in a relevant scientific, academic, business, or related field.
* Significant experience within scientific, academic, or scholarly publishing, including leadership responsibility for people, portfolios, and business performance.
* A track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
* Demonstrated success shaping portfolio strategies that drive growth, innovation, and long-term market impact.
* Commercially minded with the ability to identify emerging opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and translate market insights into sustainable business outcomes.
* Deep understanding of the research and scholarly publishing ecosystem, including the research lifecycle and evolving industry landscape.
* Appreciation of the needs and priorities of editors, authors, reviewers, societies, and other key stakeholders across the research community.
* Skilled in assessing business performance through the application of financial, analytical, and…