Associate Publisher, NPJ Series

Springer Nature

. Manage a portfolio of proprietary and society open access journals under the npj brand within the Clinical Medicine field .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMilan • ItalyJuniorMid-Level💰 €32,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing academic journals, focusing on enhancing author experiences and driving growth in open access publishing. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage relationships with stakeholders while meeting key performance indicators.

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Journal ManagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementKPI Monitoring and AnalysisAcademic Publishing ExperienceProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementContract NegotiationJournal DevelopmentPerformance AnalysisImplementation Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

IT Systems Literacy

Industry Keywords

Open Access JournalsClinical MedicineEditorial Board ManagementAuthor EngagementResearch Community Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of proprietary and society open access journals under the npj brand within the Clinical Medicine field
Develop journals to deliver a best-in-class author experience and maximize engagement from societies, Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members
Drive growth and development of open access journals within the strategic portfolio
Manage partner-society relationships, including contract negotiations
Collaborate with Production, IT and other departments to resolve journal, author, editor and peer-reviewer issues
Monitor, report and meet journal KPIs; analyze performance and identify trends
Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans and oversee implementation
Resolve pre- and post-publication issues involving authorship, scope, ethics, consent, misconduct and policies
Attend external meetings with editors, editorial board members, society partners and the research community
Represent the team in cross-functional projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Editorial colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
Positive and proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership to drive and complete tasks
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
Experience developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proven ability to take ownership to drive and complete tasks, consistently meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to change
Resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
Previous experience in academic publishing preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Inclusive work environment
Workplace accommodations for disability, neurodivergence or chronic conditions