Senior Open Access Commercial Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Springer Nature Full time

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms 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.


Job Title: Senior Open Access Commercial Manager

Locations: London - Hybrid Working Model

About the Brand

Springer Nature is a leading academic publishing company committed to advancing discovery and knowledge sharing. Our Open Access (OA) business is at the forefront of the industry, driving the transition to open research and ensuring that scientific findings are accessible to all.

About the Role:

As the Senior Manager, OA Commercial, you will play a key role in shaping and executing our Open Access (OA) commercial strategies, including managing Article Processing Charges (APC) and Book Processing Charges (BPCs), and driving innovative commercial initiatives to maximize our market share, accessibility, and sustainability. Reporting directly to the Director of OA Policy & Strategic Planning, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of open access publishing and contribute to the growth and transition of Springer Nature's OA business.

Role Responsibilities:

OA business strategy

  • Gain a deep understanding of the dynamics influencing OA growth and transition, including aspects such as pricing, revenue per article, customer behavior, and journal/book metrics.
  • Help quantify and explain the impact of external market and policy developments on the OA business, with a particular focus on developments impacting OA monetization.
  • Contribute to strategic planning by applying insights on OA commercial and market dynamics to Springer Nature's OA strategy development.
  • Support the Director of OA Policy & Strategic Planning in communicating the OA strategy effectively, including development of presentations, slide decks, and business cases.

Pricing, discounts and waivers

  • Work in close collaboration with the Director of OA Policy & Strategic Planning and central pricing colleagues to strategically manage OA pricing.
  • Regularly review pricing for fully OA and hybrid journals, OA books, and chapters in partnership with the Pricing team.
  • Draft and maintain OA pricing and discounting policy documentation for internal and external audiences, including information on the company intranet and across Springer Nature websites.
  • Respond to internal queries related to pricing and requests for exceptions to established business frameworks, ensuring alignment with OA objectives.

Commercial initiatives and projects

  • Explore and implement innovative approaches to OA monetization, including regional pricing, waivers, discount codes, value-added services, and alternative business models.
  • Develop a solid understanding of Springer Nature's payment processes and systems, along with their relationship with and potential impact on pricing and commercial initiatives.
  • Act as the contact with technology, publishing, and customer services teams on topics and initiatives related to individual OA pricing and discounts, communicating OA business requirements and collaborating to optimize author experience.

Collaboration with global and local teams

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in OA and across wider global and local teams, exchanging information and collaborating to ensure that OA commercial strategies are cohesive, well-informed, and effectively implemented across different regions and divisions.
  • Provide OA commercial and pricing expertise to colleagues in the OA team and wider business, to help inform the development of initiatives supporting OA growth and transition.
  • Key relationships between this role/the OA team and other business units include (but aren't limited to): central pricing team, publishing teams across journals and books (global and regional), technology teams, communications and marketing teams, customer services, sales, OA operations.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

Essential

  • Proven experience in commercial roles within the publishing industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders across different levels.
  • Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage projects across functional teams.
  • Familiarity with the academic publishing landscape, including an understanding of OA policies and trends.
  • Degree or equivalent work experience.

Desirable

  • Experience in Open Access publishing, particularly within commercial roles relating to OA pricing and business models.

Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch so we can make any necessary arrangements.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work

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