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About the Role
Springer Nature is seeking a Senior Consultant OR Principal Consultant for its Nature Research Intelligence business, which advises organizations on research strategies to grow the socioeconomic impact of research. This role involves delivering research strategy consulting and analytics to support customer objectives and Springer Nature's mission.
Responsibilities
- Considered an expert in research consulting and a recognized leader in the discipline, leveraging advanced consulting skills and research methodologies to deliver strategic value to customers.
- Lead the adoption of consulting best practices within NRI, applying a strong strategic mindset and consulting skills to enhance consulting effectiveness.
- Engage with research leaders to generate a pipeline of consulting opportunities through effective persuasion and strong business insights.
- Support customers in their journey towards more advanced and predictive analytics by utilizing data analytics / quantitative skills and consulting skills to deliver evidence-based recommendations.
- Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on customers’ research strategy, demonstrating a strategic mindset and the ability to manage complexity.
- Contribute to the development of NRI strategy through strong business insights and a strategic mindset.
- Lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives through the ability to drive results and communicate effectively.
- Manage consulting projects of broad scope that are commercially important, complex, or sensitive, applying consulting skills and the ability to manage complexity.
- Influence leadership to ensure alignment with the overall company portfolio and strategy through persuasion and business insights.
- Interpret internal and external business issues and recommend best practices by leveraging business insights and consulting skills.
- Solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions through data analytics / quantitative skills and the ability to manage complexity.
- Work independently and bring clarity and value in highly complex situations through effective storytelling and a strategic mindset.
Requirements
- Demonstrable several years of experience working in research consulting, higher education, research funding or analytics consulting.
- Sound working knowledge of analytics and can demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new tools.
- Significant experience of developing research strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities coupled with business acumen.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and communicating insights, a strong storyteller.
- Well organized and accurate with good time management.
- Can demonstrate significant leadership and contributions within previous roles.
- Applicants who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply; the key requirement is to be able to demonstrate significant research consulting experience.
Skills
- Research consulting
- Analytics
- Research strategies
- Problem-solving
- Business acumen
- Communication
- Storytelling
- Organization
- Time management
- Leadership
- Data analytics
- Quantitative skills
- Bibliometrics
- Research funding
- Policy
Location
- Berlin
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Fixed Term Contract
Experience Level
- Senior Consultant
- Principal Consultant
Education Level
- University degree with a strong analytical/quantitative background or equivalent experience (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Physics, Computer Science etc.)
- PhD is desirable but not essential
About the Company
- Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world, publishing the largest number of journals and books and pioneering open research.
- We provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers, health professionals, and educators.
- We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world.
- We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.
- We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.
- Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services.
- Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.
Equal Opportunity
- At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas.
- We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.
- If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
- Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion