Publishing Director, Engineering

Job Title: Publishing Director

Location: Beijing or Shanghai, Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

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

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 these 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Builds effective teams: Create a positive and energetic team environment, providing trusted management in which your team are engaged, can learn and develop, and understand the value of their contribution to the business.
• Portfolio Development and management: Create and update the strategy for your portfolio of journals, including new launches, informed by higher-level strategic priorities and relevant market analyses.
• Drives results: Lead and track implementation of your portfolio strategy by your team and ensure that our strategic priorities are well understood by them. Ensure new titles are launched to schedule and are successful in attracting and publishing high quality content.
• Financial acumen: With your VP, take responsibility for the business performance of your group.
• Builds networks: Work closely with your team to build close working relationships with external EiCs, EBMs and the wider research community, attending external and virtual meetings as appropriate. Look for opportunities to demonstrate Springer Nature’s thought-leadership position and demonstrate our worth as a strategic publishing partner.
• Business Development: Develop strong awareness of the leading societies, associations and journal owners in your communities with whom we might partner. Develop and maintain relationships and pursue opportunities as appropriate.
• Business Insights: Understand the trends and changes in the researcher community and wider publishing industry; and translate these market developments into initiatives for your portfolio with a particular focus on Open Science, Open Access and market share.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent management and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building qualities
• Demonstrable experience of leading a team within a scientific/academic publishing environment
• Excellent English language skills
• Proven experience of translating market opportunities into profitable business models
• Thorough understanding of the research or scientific process as it pertains to publishing
• Thorough understanding of the needs of editors, authors and referees as key customers
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong commercial skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for excellence in research and science
• Significant experience within a scientific/academic publishing environment
• Educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study

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. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here Inclusion at Springer Nature | Springer Nature Group | Springer Nature

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Job Posting End Date:

24-10-2026

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