Editorial Director Social Sciences (f/m/d)

Global | Full time | as of 1.4.2025

In your role, you will be responsible for expanding and integration of the Social Sciences program in line with the company's overall strategic objectives. In addition, you will be responsible for and drive the conceptual development of digital product forms in the areas for which you are responsible. The position is permanent.

Your tasks

• Strategy development for the entire program area across all product groups (books, journals, digital) and formats (paid content and OA) as well as corresponding implementation strength with regard to the targeted sales/profitability results
• Management of three Editorial Leads for books and journals in the areas of Business & Economics, Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht imprints, the education and social sciences programs under the De Gruyter Brill imprints
• Responsibility for cost and budget management for the entire Social Sciences division under the leadership of the CPO Publishing
• Working closely with the Editorial Directors, the editorial leads and the CPO Publishing to develop an interdisciplinary growth strategy
• Expanding the academic network and program development in the social sciences to establish strategic partnerships, to identify acquisition targets and to implement the integration of the Brill and De Gruyter programs as directed by the CPO publishing  

Your profile

• A university degree in one of the subjects mentioned above
• You have several years of international experience in the program development of a comparable publishing program, both in the establishment and in the development of the mentioned product range, also digitally
• Very good knowledge of the international, especially US-American research landscape
• Several years of experience in the development / implementation of digital products
• Strategic-conceptual thinking and extensive experience in project management
• Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to the business management of the entire area of responsibility
• Innovative strength and results orientation
• Several years of extensive management experience, coupled with a cooperative, integrative management style
• Excellent German and English language skills

We offer you

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward-looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications.

For more information, visit degruyterbrill.com.