Associate Editor

Springer Healthcare; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate Editor in Pune. The role focuses on manuscript management, evaluating submissions for policy compliance, inviting peer reviewers, and making editorial decisions.

You will collaborate with internal teams to move manuscripts through the submission system and address challenges with guidance from management. The position requires PhD-level education in biomedicine, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a hybrid Pune setting.

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent) in a biomedical field.
• Experience with manuscript management and editorial workflows is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Assess manuscripts for adherence to editorial policies and suitability for peer review.
• Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the process
• Make editorial decisions in line with peer-review standards.
• Coordinate with internal editorial teams to progress manuscripts in the submission system.
• Address manuscript challenges in consultation with management and Journal Editor.

Skills

Editorial policies

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Biomedical field

Job description

Job Title

Associate Editor

Locations

Pune - Hybrid Model

Job Summary

Associate Editors, primarily focused on manuscript management, play a key role in advancing the manuscript pipeline for all BMC Series. Their responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts for compliance with editorial guidelines, selecting and inviting suitable peer reviewers, and making informed editorial decisions on submissions.

Responsibilities

• Assessing manuscripts for adherence to our editorial policies and suitability for peer review, resolving concerns with authors as and when required
• Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process in a timely manner
• Make editorial decisions in accordance with BMC Series peer-review policies and standards.
• Coordinate with internal editorial teams to progress manuscripts through our manuscript submission system.
• Address manuscript challenges as they arise, in consultation with their manager and the Journal Editor when needed.

Additional tasks

• Participate in outreach activities within the research community to promote the Series and encourage submission of manuscripts
• Support content promotion activities via BMC Series social media and blog networks
• Participate in working groups and projects to support research integrity and ongoing improvements in editorial processes, peer review standards, and journal quality.

Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a biomedical field

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of key areas of the BMC Series editorial policies
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational ability and time-management skills
• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement oriented
• Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events

Need to be capable of

• 1. Technical Capability
• Uses technical/job knowledge and experience to meet and exceed job requirements. Efficiently manages workload and projects within set timelines, achieving set objectives.
• 2. Relationship Building/Teamwork (incorporating Communication, Influencing and Trust)
• Builds effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others. Honest and trustworthy; a valued team member, actively involved in achieving team objectives. Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team.
• 3. Problem Solving
• Takes initiative to identify current and potential problems and determines the best solution. Identifies the cause of problems and key issues through investigation; identifies effective, logical and practical solutions.
• 4. Personal Effectiveness (incorporating results focused, productivity, ownership, delegation)
• Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on achieving positive results contributing to the overall success of the business.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include

• SN-Communicates Effectively
• SN-Interpersonal Awareness
• SN-Collaboration
• SN-Decision Quality
• SN-Operational Excellence
• SN-Manuscript Assessment
• SN-Scientific & Academic Writing
• SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems
• SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation

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