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About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will contribute to journal success by supporting editorial handling of content and driving content development for a defined portfolio of journals. This dynamic role offers exposure to a broad range of topics and the opportunity to impact BMC's overall success.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.
• Drive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.
• Manage and optimize publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.
• Collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Serve as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging trends, priorities, and publishing needs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial policies, peer review practices, and publishing processes to uphold scientific integrity and enhance the journal's impact and reputation.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with authors, Editorial Board Members, and reviewers, guiding stakeholders through the peer review process, delivering decisions with clarity, and leveraging strong collaboration and interpersonal awareness to foster productive relationships.
• Build trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while managing competing priorities and expectations, applying conflict management and relationship-building skills to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth editorial operations.
• Partner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal’s development strategy, leveraging market intelligence and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities, strengthen journal positioning, and support long-term objectives.
• Drive content development by proactively attracting high-quality submissions, commissioning reviews and special collections, and collaborating with the scientific community to advance impactful publishing initiatives and enhance journal influence.
• Represent BMC and Springer Nature within the global research community by attending conferences, engaging with research institutions, and leveraging strong communication skills to promote journal visibility, foster relationships, and attract high-quality submissions.
• Develop compelling scientific and academic content to showcase published research, while contributing to a collaborative editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and driving knowledge exchange across the BMC editorial team.

Requirements

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a biomedical field
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Analytical/critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Customer focused attitude
• Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events
• Flexible mindset
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and across Springer Nature
• A can-do approach to problem-solving
• An interest in open access publishing
• Knowledge of editorial processes
• An updated CV
• A cover letter explaining their interest in the post

Skills

• Scientific evaluation
• Manuscript handling
• Peer review management
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Scientific community engagement
• Editorial policy development
• Communication
• Influencing
• Conflict management
• Relationship-building
• Strategic mindset
• Content development
• Commissioning reviews
• Commissioning special collections
• Promoting journal visibility
• Knowledge exchange

Location

• New York
• Shanghai

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Associate Editor
• Senior Editor

Education Level

• PhD

Salary/Compensations

• Associate Editor: $80,000
• Senior Editor: $95,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

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 uncover new ideas, share discoveries, keep health professionals at the forefront of medical science, and advance learning for educators.
• Our mission is to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world.
• BMC has over 25 years of experience in developing open access, providing high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors.
• BMC is committed to publishing the best open access journals in its portfolio of over 250 titles and strives to drive progress in biology, health sciences, and medicine.

Equal Opportunity

• Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
• 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