Senior Publisher, Applied Sciences Journals

<p><b><span>J</span><span>ob Title: </span><span>Senior</span><span> Publisher, Applied Science Journals</span></b><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Location(s):</span><span> </span><span>Paris</span><span> or London</span></b><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Application Deadline: </span><span>1</span></b><b><span>st</span></b><b><span> May</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>About Springer Nature Group </span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, </span><span>clinicians</span><span> and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, </span><span>platforms</span><span> 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 <span>group.springernature.com</span> and follow @SpringerNature / </span><span>@SpringerNatureGroup</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>About the Role</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Global Publishing team in Applied Sciences, part of the Springer Nature (SN) Journals Group, publishes over two hundred scholarly journals. The Senior Publisher, Applied Sciences Journals, will </span><span>maintain</span><span> a portfolio of Engineering journals with a focus on enhancing performance of the current titles, exploring opportunities for new acquisitions and launches, and </span><span>participating</span><span> in a variety of company-and industry-wide initiatives.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Role </span><span>R</span><span><span>esponsibilities </span></span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Senior Publisher, under the supervision of the Executive Publisher, </span><span>is responsible for</span><span> the growth, </span><span>development</span><span> and editorial management of a portfolio of Engineering journals with the aim of becoming market leader within selected disciplines and geographies. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Strategic management of the portfolio, including prioritization of key titles, preparing and implementing journal <span>development/improvement</span> plans, as well as <span>establishing/monitoring</span> annual performance targets.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Driving the growth and development of a group of journals as part of the strategically defined overall portfolio strategy.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Engaging with Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board members to develop collaborative, long-term relationships that </span><span>yields</span><span> successful journal performance.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Negotiating contracts and renewals that aim toward, and result in, content quality and growth.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitoring financial performance and </span><span>identifying</span><span> opportunities to increase profitability.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Developing strong working relationships with Applied Sciences colleagues and across departments to </span><span>represent</span><span> the market needs of the portfolio.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Attending conferences and meetings, to project, and act upon, trends in the field, </span><span>establishing</span><span> yourself as an outstanding publishing expert.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Actively </span><span>participating</span><span> in the research communities to conduct market research and predict future trends. Requires traveling (domestic and international) to conferences and universities for in-person conversations with researchers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Expanding the network of advisors and contributors, following changes within the research community and publishing industry to </span><span>identify</span><span> opportunities for new products and services.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent the global Applied Sciences Journals team at conferences as needed.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Taking responsibility for </span><span>timely</span><span> resolution of research <span>integrity/publication</span> misconduct issues that arise, working closely with the SN Research Integrity Group as </span><span>appropriate</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><s