Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical Technologies

1610 BioMed Central Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office policy

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance options

Disability coverage

Job summary

Springer Nature's BMC Biomedical Technologies editorial team seeks an Associate or Senior Editor for a hybrid, permanent role based in New York or Shanghai. You will manage a defined portfolio of journals, oversee manuscript handling, and help shape content development to advance open access publishing.

US salary range is $80,000 for Associate and $95,000 for Senior Editor, with a broader base and opportunities across Springer Nature.

Qualifications

• PhD-level biomedical background required.
• Strong time management and prioritization capabilities.
• Analytical/critical thinking with high communication impact.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Customer-focused attitude and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Able to collaborate across levels and teams.
• Flexible mindset adaptable to editorial processes.
• Interest in open access publishing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts with rigorous scientific evaluation and peer-review management.
• Drive editorial excellence and ensure publication timelines and standards are met.
• Manage and optimize publishing workflows and systems for manuscript processing.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers and editorial board members to ensure a transparent review process.
• Represent the journal in the scientific community and engage with researchers and experts.
• Contribute to editorial policies, peer-review practices and integrity initiatives.
• Support the Chief Editor in executing development strategies and identifying growth opportunities.
• Promote high-quality submissions and facilitate knowledge exchange within the editorial team.

Skills

PhD in biomedical

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Collaborative

Flexible mindset

Education

PhD or equivalent in biomedical field

Job description

Role

Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical Technologies

Location: New York or Shanghai—Hybrid, Permanent

Closing date: September 25, 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are pioneers in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. 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. For more information, For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.

About the Brand

BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor you will contribute to the success of our journals, including BMC Biomedical Technologies, by supporting editorial handling of content across a defined portfolio of journals and by driving the content development of these journals. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole.

Role 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.

To be considered we encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the criteria.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• A can-do approach to problem-solving
• An interest in open access publishing
• Knowledge of editorial processes

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee 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

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.

The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity.

The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

DEI & Inclusion

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.

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