Editorial Lead - Open-Access Surgery & Urology

Springer Nature Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan with match

Hybrid office policy

Summer hours

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Pet insurance

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. You will drive editorial handling, commission reviews, and develop content while building strong relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.

The role emphasizes data-driven strategy, collaboration across journals, and maintaining high editorial standards to deliver rigorous, impactful research content.

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or MD level in surgery, urology or related discipline.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

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.

Skills

Editorial handling

Manuscript evaluation

Editorial strategy

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MD in surgery/urology

Job description

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. You will drive editorial handling, commission reviews, and develop content while building strong relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.

The role emphasizes data-driven strategy, collaboration across journals, and maintaining high editorial standards to deliver rigorous, impactful research content.