Chief Editor, Biomedical Engineering - Hybrid (NY/Shanghai)

1610 BioMed Central Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office policy

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Springer Nature invites applications for a Chief Editor role in New York or Shanghai, hybrid and permanent. You will shape the journal strategy, lead editorial teams, and engage with the research community to raise the journal's visibility, quality, and impact.

Collaboration across internal and external stakeholders is essential for success. The ideal candidate holds a PhD, has editorial experience in biomedical publishing, and demonstrates strategic leadership with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD level education in a relevant field.
• Broad knowledge in biomedical technologies and publishing.
• Experience in manuscript selection and peer review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing editorial team and manage workloads.
• Recruit and engage external Editorial Board members.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the journal's growth.
• Ensure quality, growth, and timely publication of manuscripts.
• Represent the journal to authors, reviewers and external boards.

Skills

PhD level education

Biomedical technologies knowledge

Editorial experience

Time management

Strategic journal development

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Springer Nature invites applications for a Chief Editor role in New York or Shanghai, hybrid and permanent. You will shape the journal strategy, lead editorial teams, and engage with the research community to raise the journal's visibility, quality, and impact.

Collaboration across internal and external stakeholders is essential for success. The ideal candidate holds a PhD, has editorial experience in biomedical publishing, and demonstrates strategic leadership with strong communication skills.