Associate/Senior Editor BMC Surgery/BMC Urology

BMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Hybrid office policy

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Springer Nature US is seeking an Associate/Senior Editor for BMC Surgery and BMC Urology in a hybrid role based in New York or Philadelphia. The role focuses on editorial handling, content development, and building strong relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.

You will lead strategy, commission reviews, and oversee manuscript evaluation to ensure rigorous, novel and impactful content across the BMC journal suite.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD level in surgery, urology, or related discipline.
• Substantial editorial experience in scientific publishing.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific content and manuscripts for rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Surgery and BMC Urology using data-driven planning.
• Collaborate with Journals Group colleagues to support publishing strategies and initiatives.
• Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements with strong community partnerships.
• Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts with rigorous scientific evaluation.
• Make editorial decisions and guide Editorial Board Members while maintaining high standards.
• Resolve publishing and research integrity cases with resilience and ethics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve editorial issues and maintain author satisfaction.
• Contribute to editorial policy development with evidence-based thinking.
• Build relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors.
• Lead discussions with Senior Board Members on strategy, recruitment, policy updates, and content development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of Editorial Board Members.
• Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ensure adherence to journal policies and editorial standards.
• Partner with marketing to increase visibility and engagement.
• Develop website content, blogs, and social media to showcase BMC values.
• Represent the journals at conferences and networking events to build community relationships.
• Contribute to a supportive editorial culture and handle high workloads with resilience.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Manuscript evaluation

Communication

Relationship management

Education

PhD or MD in surgery or urology

Job description

Job Title: Associate/Senior Editor BMC Surgery/BMC Urology

Location: New York, NY or Philadelphia

Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

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About The Role

You will contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Surgery and BMC Urology, and by driving the content development of this journal. 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. Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process and with internal teams responsible for journal editorial office support.

This is a hybrid role based in New York or Philadelphia. This location supports effective collaboration with the team and aligns with business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Surgery and BMC Urology, using data-driven planning that supports both journal-specific and broader BMC objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Journals Group to support subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives.
• Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements while building strong partnerships with the scientific community through effective communication and relationship management.
• Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation and manuscript assessment skills to ensure scientifically rigorous, novel, and impactful content is published.
• Make sound editorial decisions and provide guidance to Editorial Board Members while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Investigate and resolve publishing and research integrity cases, demonstrating resilience while navigating complex ethical and procedural challenges.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve editorial issues efficiently and maintain author satisfaction through collaboration and operational excellence.
• Contribute to editorial policy development by applying critical judgment and evidence-based thinking.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors through strong interpersonal awareness and communication skills.
• Lead discussions with Senior Board Members regarding journal strategy, board recruitment, policy updates, and content development.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of Editorial Board Members, ensuring operational consistency and excellence.
• Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions, demonstrating strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ensure Editorial Board Members understand and adhere to journal policies, editorial standards, and best practices.
• Partner with marketing teams to increase journal visibility and community engagement through strategic content promotion and outreach.
• Develop website content, blogs, and social media initiatives that enhance journal visibility and showcase BMC values.
• Represent the journals at conferences and networking events, effectively communicating journal objectives and building relationships within the scientific community.
• Contribute to a supportive and high-performing editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and demonstrating resilience during periods of change or high workload.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or MD level (or equivalent) in surgery, urology or a related discipline.
• Previous substantial editorial experience in scientific publishing is required for consideration at the Senior Editor level.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make balanced, objective, and evidence-based editorial decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
• Strong collaborative mindset with experience working effectively across teams and functions.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, with a focus on operational excellence.
• Demonstrated resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term strategic goals.

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

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• 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.

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Job Posting End Date: 20-10-2026