Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical Engineering

Springer Nature

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD level education in a biomedical field or equivalent.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Customer-focused attitude.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for external engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage original research manuscripts through critical assessment and peer review.
  • Ensure high-quality editorial services ensuring adherence to journal standards.
  • Optimize publishing workflows for efficiency in manuscript processing and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for a transparent review process.
  • Engage with the scientific community to identify emerging trends and publishing needs.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of editorial policies and peer review practices.
  • Partner with the Chief Editor to develop journal strategy and identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution.
  • Hybrid working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off.
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter programs.
  • Multiple Life insurance options.
  • Disability coverage available.
  • Tuition Assistance program.
  • Voluntary benefits including Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program and family-friendly benefits.
  • Participation in employee social networks and access to various employee discounts.
Full Job Description

Role: Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical Engineering

Location: New York or Shanghai- Hybrid, Permanent

Closing date: September 14, 2026

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor you will contribute to the success of our journals bysupporting editorial handling of content across a defined portfolio of journals and by driving the content development of these journals. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole.

Role Responsibilities

  • Handle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.

  • Drive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.

  • Manage and optimize publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.

  • Collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

  • Serve as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging trends, priorities, and publishing needs.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial policies, peer review practices, and publishing processes to uphold scientific integrity and enhance the journal's impact and reputation.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with authors, Editorial Board Members, and reviewers, guiding stakeholders through the peer review process, delivering decisions with clarity, and leveraging strong collaboration and interpersonal awareness to foster productive relationships.

  • Build trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while managing competing priorities and expectations, applying conflict management and relationship-building skills to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth editorial operations

  • Partner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal27s development strategy, leveraging market intelligence and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities, strengthen journal positioning, and support long-term objectives.

  • Drive content development by proactively attracting high-quality submissions, commissioning reviews and special collections, and collaborating with the scientific community to advance impactful publishing initiatives and enhance journal influence.

  • Represent BMC and Springer Nature within the global research community by attending conferences, engaging with research institutions, and leveraging strong communication skills to promote journal visibility, foster relationships, and attract high-quality submissions.

  • Develop compelling scientific and academic content to showcase published research, while contributing to a collaborative editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and driving knowledge exchange across the BMC editorial team.

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 biomedical field
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Analytical/critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Customer focused attitude
  • Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events
  • Flexible mindset
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and across Springer Nature

Desirable

  • A can-do approach to problem-solving
  • An interest in open access publishing
  • Knowledge of editorial processes

In return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.

To Apply: Applicants should include the following:

  • an updated CV

  • a cover letter explaining their interest in the post

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: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.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.

Job Posting End Date:

15-09-2026

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