Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (Contractual role)

Job Title : Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (12 months Contract)

Location : New Delhi

About Springer Nature

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About The Brand

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About The Role

As EA to MD in the Managing Director's Office of Springer Nature India, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the efficient and effective functioning of the MD's office. This position requires a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication, interpersonal and Presentation skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing administrative tasks, coordinating executive activities, and ensuring seamless communication within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Managing Director, managing and prioritizing schedules, emails, and communications.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries of the Managing Director.
• Coordinate and organize meetings, conferences, and events, including travel arrangements.
• Facilitate communication flow between the Managing Director and internal / external stakeholders.
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Conduct research and prepare background materials for meetings and presentations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the executive office, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Organize and maintain relevant files, records, and databases to support decision-making processes.
• Manage operational and execution workloads of MD's office.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and follow-up of special projects and initiatives as directed by the Managing Director.
• Analyze and review research policy reports specific to Publishing Industry in India and keep the relevant members updated.
• Actively engage in co-ordination with Key academic leaders, Researchers across top notch medical and engineering colleges
• Identify and engage with Publishing research industry forums such as FICCI, CII / STM etc . 15. Establish and monitor KPIs / OKRs to ensure operational excellence is maintained via dashboards.
• Prepare and present detailed operational reports, including KPIs / OKRs, forecasts, and risk assessments, to the Managing Director

Qualifications :

Requirements :

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https : / / group.springernature.com / gp / group / taking-responsibility / diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https : / / springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com / SpringerNatureCareers

Job Posting End Date :

14-10-2025

Skills Required

Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite