Chief Editor, BMC Biomedical Engineering

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

Role

Chief Editor

Location: New York or Shanghai- Hybrid, Permanent

Closing date: September 14, 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

The role of Chief Editor provides a fantastic opportunity to truly shape the direction of this new journal and act as the ambassador for the journal through engagement with the biology research communities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating and implementing the strategy for the journal, maximizing the visibility, scientific standing and quality of the journal and the impact of the research published within it. The Chief Editor will manage the internal and external editorial teams and therefore the ability to form and lead a collaborative and focused team is crucial to the role and ensuring the continued success of the journal.

Role 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 the growth 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, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential 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.
• Desirable Experience in management, supervision or mentorship of junior team members.
• Ability to build trust and credible professional relationships with members of the scientific community.
• Experience in strategic thinking and journal development.

Benefits

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

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000. This role is eligible for an annual performance-related bonus plan. 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.

Equal Opportunity & 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.

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We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.