The way that academic research is being communicated to audiences around the globe is changing rapidly. Increasingly, validated research data can be consumed at scale through AI tools and machine intelligence, creating a moment of transition in research communication, and an inspiring opportunity to shape how millions discover, trust, and apply research, accelerating the translation of insight into realworld impact faster than before.
Springer Nature is seeking a Senior Product Manager to help drive the business through this transition. This role will focus on the way that the world-leading research and academic content published by Springer Nature makes its way to the wider world, and how it is ultimately used by students, researchers, healthcare professionals and the wider public to understand the leading edge of research. Crucially, it will also focus on protecting that content, as well as the Springer Nature platforms it is published on, from misuse.
This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of Springer Nature’s strategy and action to ensure that content is:
Discovered by audiences in the ways that they expect in 2026 and beyond
Accurately represented, retaining academic rigour when represented in the broader research ecosystem
Fairly and accurately attributed, to ensure credit for researchers and publishers
Not used in ways which undermine research and research publishing
This is an Individual Contributor role, with the opportunity to grow into management roles or more senior IC roles in time.
In this role you will be responsible for:
The discoverability of Springer Nature research journal and book content outside of Springer Nature’s research platforms, Springer Nature Link and nature.com
Driving content reading sessions from widely-used discovery platforms (e.g. Google, PubMed)
Establishing and evolving partnerships with trusted partners in the research communication system (e.g. Google Scholar)
Evolving and delivering Springer Nature’s strategy around how content is used in new AI-powered tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude)
Evolving and delivering the strategy for content protection, working with colleagues across the organisation (e.g. anti-piracy, Legal)
Prioritisation of roadmaps for these initiatives, and working closely with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, UX researchers and data analysts towards execution
Ultimately you will be driving metrics associated with the core business models of Springer Nature, demonstrating clear value to Subscription, Transformative Agreement and Open Access publishing revenue lines.
In this role you will work closely with:
Head of Product, on the overall strategy for the discovery of research, researchers and research insights from Springer Nature’s Researcher Platform
Product Managers leading teams focussed on on-platform content discovery, reading and task-based researcher workflows (like literature review)
Product Managers and business leaders in the evolution of our business models and the way we communicate value to our customers
Product Managers responsible for Springer Nature’s foundational technology and data products, which drive our user-facing products and platforms
Product Managers responsible for Springer Nature’s Solutions products, where you will identify and execute on opportunities to drive revenue in partnership with them
User Experience Researchers and Product Data Analysts, providing insights to guide delivery roadmaps
Cross-functional delivery teams in the creation and execution of deliverable roadmaps
Experience & Track Record
Proven Product Leader with a strong history of turning business objectives and user insights into clear, actionable product roadmaps
Demonstrable success managing customerfocused digital products
Experience delivering product outcomes across commercial, behavioural, qualitative and quantitative measures
Skilled in agile delivery environments, with the ability to influence engineering teams and support the development of technical capability
Experienced in managing products across the full lifecycle, from inception through optimisation to retirement
Skills & Competencies
Deeply usercentred, with a strong ability to understand customer needs and translate them into valuable product outcomes.
Highly collaborative, with a strong track record of working effectively with crossfunctional delivery teams and a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, able to tailor messaging for senior leaders, delivery teams and external partners
Datadriven and confident in using quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform decisions and articulate rationale
Effective at navigating ambiguity and complexity, maintaining clarity of direction and supporting team alignment
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable timely and effective decisionmaking
Desirable Experience
Experience working with content to drive offsite visibility (e.g., SEO, GEO strategies)
Experience designing and delivering content protection policies and strategies (e.g., Web Application Firewalls)
Experience working in research communication or media/publishing
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
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Skills Required
- Proven Product Leader with experience in managing customer-focused digital products
- Demonstrable success in delivering product outcomes across commercial, behavioral, qualitative and quantitative measures
- Experience in agile delivery environments
- Skilled in product lifecycle management
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
