Team Manager, BMC Series

Springer Nature

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The BMC Series is a collection of community-focused, open access journals covering all areas of science and medicine, operating on the principle that editorial decisions are based on the rigor and validity of the science. This role seeks an additional Team Manager to lead and develop a global team of professional editors, managing a portfolio of journals, ensuring high editorial standards, and effective journal operations. The Team Manager will support editors in developing and delivering journal strategies, driving consistent performance and growth in line with broader BMC Series objectives. Additionally, the Team Manager will act as Lead Editor for one BMC Series journal, with direct responsibility for its editorial performance and day-to-day management. This position is a key member of the BMC Series management team, reporting to the Executive Editor, and will contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and collaboration with global colleagues to deliver high-quality author service while upholding research integrity. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in London or New York with a hybrid working pattern.

Requirements

PhD (or equivalent research experience), with a strong understanding of the academic research and publishing landscape.
Substantial editorial experience in scholarly publishing, including manuscript handling for peer-reviewed journals and a strong understanding of editorial and peer review processes.
Good understanding of the scientific research community and its evolving needs, including trends in scholarly communication and open access publishing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with researchers, editors, and institutional partners and represent the journals confidently at meetings and events.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to the US, Europe, and Asia.

Responsibilities

Lead, recruit, and develop a team of internal editors, setting clear performance objectives, providing coaching and feedback, and creating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Oversee the strategic development and performance of a portfolio of BMC Series journals, supporting editors in growing their titles, strengthening editorial quality, and engaging effectively with their research communities.
Use performance data and portfolio metrics to monitor journal pipelines, track progress against goals, and identify opportunities to support journal growth and strategic development.
Drive operational excellence across the editorial team, ensuring efficient workflows and delivering a high standard of service for authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
Build and maintain strong relationships within the global research community, enhancing the reputation and visibility of the BMC Series and Springer Nature.
Lead and support outreach and market development activities, working to expand author communities, strengthen institutional relationships, and grow the presence of the BMC Series in strategically important key regions.
Represent the BMC Series at conferences, institutional visits, and community engagement events, and travel to other Springer Nature hubs as required.
Contribute to initiatives across the wider BMC Series and Fully Open Access portfolio, sharing insights, best practices, and supporting broader strategic priorities.
Act as Lead Editor for one BMC Series journal, with direct responsibility for its editorial performance and day-to-day management.