Associate Director, Academic Partnerships, Americas

Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we've been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that's the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Overall Role Summary

The Academic Partnerships team is responsible for expanding Taylor and Francis's reach and impact within the research communities that we serve, while also driving business growth. Reporting to the VP of Academic Partnerships, this role will build and expand partnerships with research groups, KOLs, research institutions, societies and industry in the US, in alignment with publishing strategy and business priorities.


Key Accountabilities

• Drive portfolio growth through academic partnerships, contributing to revenue growth, impact and brand positioning of Taylor and Francis.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for partnerships, conduct outreach, and build relationships with academic institutions, conferences, KOLs, societies and industry. Develop outreach opportunities into a robust pipeline in alignment with strategic goals and business priorities.
  Analyze market demands, competitor content, and audience needs to identify gaps in the portfolio and recommend actionable strategies to capitalize on opportunities.
• Work crossfunctionally, especially with colleagues in Publishing and Commercial teams, to align initiatives with the broader content and publishing strategy.
• Stay abreast of scholarly publishing market and industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies and make recommendations for improved partnership and content offerings.
• Represent Taylor & Francis at industry events and conferences to deepen engagement and visibility within the industry.
• Build the reputation and credibility of the company as a trusted publisher in key sectors by supporting high-quality content development and forming strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge and experience
  • Comprehensive expertise in scholarly publishing, with deep understanding of publisher-research community dynamics and emerging industry trends
  • Strong background in acquisitions and partnerships
  • Experience of and in-depth knowledge of working with societies, academies, and universities
  • Deep understanding of regional market trends, audience behaviour, and competitor landscape
  • Experience working across multiple content formats and platforms, with a strong understanding of editorial standards and best practices
  • Proven experience in editorial development, content strategy, or a similar editorial leadership role within the regional market
  • Demonstrated success in growing editorial portfolios and driving content strategies that contribute to business growth.
  • Strong network of relevant contacts across the business and externally, with proven networking skills

• Skills and behaviours
  • Entrepreneurial and agile
  • Results-oriented and able to work in a fast-changing environment
  • Comfortable navigating change and implementing scalable solutions in matrixed environments
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
  • A collaborative mindset and an ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders
  • Confidence in coordinating operational complexity and handling ambiguity with a keen eye for detail
  • Proactive, positive and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with impeccable professional conduct and a clear communication style, able to professionally challenge
  • Commercial acumen and a drive for results
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
  • Strong technical aptitude and adaptability to new technologies
  • Flexibility to work across multiple time zones

Additional Information

What we're offering in return:

• Annual salary ranging from $120,000 - $150,000 + up to %15 annual bonus
  • Salary commensurate with experience
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 10 days paid sick time
• 15 days paid annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 4 paid volunteer days per year
• 401(k) + employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Continuous training and development

What you should know:

• Closing date for applications: 26 June 2026
• You must have the right to work and live in United States
• In-Person Time : The successful candidate will be able to utilize our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in either Philadelphia or New York to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it onsite 3 days per week.

Work/life balance:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Training And Professional Development:

We're passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We'll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

Interview process:

Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we'd then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else - please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

Being 'you' at Taylor and Francis:

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn 'Life' Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It's also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.