Associate Publisher, Open Access Journals (Science Publishing)

Location: Hybrid role based in London or New York; occasional travel is required.

US annualized base salary range: $66,300–$75,000. This range applies only to US-based candidates.

Company

hirify.global is a research publisher providing journals, books, platforms, and services that support scientific discovery, healthcare, and education.

What you will do

• Manage and strategically develop a portfolio of open access society and proprietary public health journals.
• Create and implement annual journal development plans and identify business development opportunities.
• Manage submission, publication, transfer, and turnaround-time targets.
• Improve author experience and build effective relationships with Editors-in-Chief, editorial board members, societies, researchers, and internal teams.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues involving authorship, scope, ethics, consent, misconduct, and policies.
• Use data analysis, forecasting, market intelligence, and financial information to support decisions and contract negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in life, biomedical, or health sciences.
• Experience developing productive relationships with academic and industry researchers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, persuasion, influencing, diplomacy, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong technical, organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work from the London or New York office under a hybrid working model.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in academic journal or book publishing.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment supporting diverse perspectives, ideas, and career paths.
• Employee benefits vary by country.
• US benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan.

Hiring process

• Submit an updated CV and a cover letter explaining interest in the role.
• Application deadline: 20 October 2026.