Chief Editor, BMC Biomedical Technologies

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

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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 uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators 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.

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.

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 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 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

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 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

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: $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.