Chief Editor — Biomedical Technologies Journal

Springer Nature Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; 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 invites applications for a Chief Editor to shape the direction of our new journal and represent the journal in the biology research community.

The successful candidate will lead internal and external editorial teams, develop strategy, oversee manuscript selection and peer review, and build strong networks with authors, reviewers and editorial board members to advance editorial excellence.

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a relevant field.
• Broad interests and knowledge in the field of biomedical technologies.
• Demonstrable editorial experience in the selection and processing of manuscripts.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• A can-do approach to problem-solving.
• Influential communicator with the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and across different portfolios.
• Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC/Springer Nature at external events.
• Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities in scientific publishing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing editorial team, effectively directing day-to-day workloads, building team capability, and ensuring manuscripts are managed in accordance with journal policies, quality standards, and publication timelines.
• Demonstrates strong leadership through building effective teams, developing talent and directing work.
• Recruit, onboard, and engage external Editorial Board members, building strong professional networks and fostering collaborative relationships to support the journal's strategic objectives.
• Demonstrates success in building networks and influencing diverse stakeholders to drive editorial excellence.
• Develop and follow a high-level strategic plan for thegrowth and development of the journal.
• Determine and take responsibility for the content published in the journal, ensuring growth in both quality and quantity.
• Handle original research papers, and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Act as the main voice to represent the journal within the external research communities, meeting regularly with authors, reviewers and external editorial board members to understand their priorities and needs.
• Work with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure we achieve shared goals.
• Building trusted relationships with both internal colleagues and external academic stakeholders.
• Managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate clearly and constructively across global teams.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Time management

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Knowledge of scientific publishing

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Springer Nature invites applications for a Chief Editor to shape the direction of our new journal and represent the journal in the biology research community.

The successful candidate will lead internal and external editorial teams, develop strategy, oversee manuscript selection and peer review, and build strong networks with authors, reviewers and editorial board members to advance editorial excellence.