Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Health Services Research and BMC series Medical Journal

Springer Nature•Philadelphia, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate/Senior Editor will support editorial handling and drive content development for BMC Health Services Research and a BMC series medical journal. The role involves developing journal strategies, assessing manuscripts, making editorial decisions, and working with Editorial Board Members, authors, reviewers, and internal teams to publish rigorous, novel, and impactful research. It also includes commissioning content, supporting editorial policies and research integrity processes, and building the journals’ visibility and engagement within the scientific community. This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY, or Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

PhD or MD (or equivalent) in health services research, public health, or a biomedical research discipline.
For consideration at the Senior Editor level, substantial previous editorial experience in scientific publishing is required.
Ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
Strong decision-making skills and ability to make balanced, objective, evidence-based editorial decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
Collaborative mindset and experience working effectively across teams and functions.
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
Resilience and ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven journal development strategies that support the journals and broader BMC objectives.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Journals Group on subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives.
Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements.
Build partnerships with the scientific community through effective communication and relationship management.
Oversee manuscript editorial handling and assess submissions for scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
Make balanced editorial decisions and guide Editorial Board Members while maintaining high editorial standards.
Investigate and resolve publishing and research integrity cases.
Work with internal teams to resolve editorial issues efficiently and maintain author satisfaction.
Contribute to editorial policy development using critical judgment and evidence-based thinking.
Build and maintain productive relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors.
Lead discussions with Senior Board Members on journal strategy, board recruitment, policy updates, and content development.
Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of Editorial Board Members.
Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions.
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.
Develop website content, blogs, and social media initiatives to promote journal visibility and BMC values.
Represent the journals at conferences and networking events.
Support a high-performing editorial culture by sharing expertise and supporting colleagues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and contribution
Hybrid office working policy
Summer hours
Paid time off
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Multiple life insurance options
Disability coverage
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection, pet insurance, and legal assistance insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family-friendly benefits
Employee discounts
Employee Social Networks