Associate Publisher

Job Title: Associate Publisher
Location: Milan or London – hybrid working model
Application deadline: 1st June 2026

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About the Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dynamic Springer Journals publishing team as an Associate Publisher within the Biomedicine group, working on a portfolio of respected endocrinology and metabolism journals.

In this role, you will manage and develop a defined portfolio of journals, working closely with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving journal growth through strategic development, data-driven decision-making, and strong stakeholder engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about scientific publishing to gain exposure to all aspects of the journals business while contributing to impactful biomedical research.

Role Responsibilities

• Portfolio management: Manage and develop a portfolio of endocrinology and metabolism journals in line with business strategy

• Stakeholder engagement: Act as the main point of contact for Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and society partners, building strong and lasting relationships

• Journal development: Identify and implement strategies to increase submissions, visibility, reputation, and citations

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with editorial, production, marketing, and operational teams to support journal success

• Editorial support: Organise Editorial Board meetings, respond to queries, and support editors with publishing matters

• Performance monitoring: Track journal performance, peer review data, and open access development to optimise workflows and growth

• Content promotion: Support marketing activities such as blogs, press releases, and social media

• Publishing operations: Ensure accurate data management, monitor workflows, and support ethical publishing in line with COPE guidelines

• Representation: Attend conferences and represent Springer Nature externally when required

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific discipline

• Understanding of publishing business models (subscription, hybrid, open access)

• Knowledge of the academic publishing process

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High level of digital literacy

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Interest in endocrinology, metabolism, or related fields

• Experience in academic publishing (journals or books), ideally in a bioscience field

• Experience building and engaging research communities

• Willingness to travel and represent the company externally

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations and notice period.

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