Associate Director, Academic Partnerships (Scholarly Publishing)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Academic Partnerships (Scholarly Publishing): Expanding Taylor & Francis’s reach and impact within research communities with an accent on driving business growth through strategic partnerships. Focus on building relationships with research groups, societies, and institutions while aligning initiatives with broader content and publishing strategies.

Location: Must be based within a commutable distance of Philadelphia or New York and able to work onsite 3 days per week. Must have the right to work and live in the United States.

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 + up to 15% annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a leading academic publishing and business intelligence business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive portfolio growth through strategic academic partnerships and outreach.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for engagement with research institutions, societies, and industry KOLs.
• Analyze market demands and competitor activity to identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Publishing and Commercial teams to align initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences to deepen visibility.
• Build credibility as a trusted publisher by supporting high-quality content development.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work and live in the United States.
• Must live within a commutable distance of Philadelphia or New York for 3 days/week onsite work.
• Comprehensive expertise in scholarly publishing and publisher-research community dynamics.
• Proven experience in acquisitions, partnerships, and editorial leadership.
• Strong network of contacts across the academic and research sectors.
• Excellent communication, project management, and commercial acumen.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working culture with a balanced working model.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 15 days paid annual leave plus birthday off and 3 discretionary holiday days.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Continuous training and development via bespoke development plans.

Hiring process

• Initial screening conversation or short video interview.
• Competency-based interview (virtual or in-person).
• Final 2nd stage interview before offer.