Associate/Senior Editor BMC Nephrology/BMC Endocrine disorders

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you drive the editorial strategy and content development for BMC Nephrology and BMC Endocrine Disorders from a hub in New York or London. You’ll oversee manuscript handling, advise Editorial Board Members, and collaborate across teams to align with broader BMC objectives. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of topics, strong external relationships, and the chance to influence open-access publishing within a leading science publisher. You will help build visibility and scholarly impact through strategic content and community engagement.

Pay / Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Hybrid office working policy
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Develop journal development strategy for BMC Nephrology and BMC Endocrine Disorders using data-driven planning
Collaborate across Journals Group on subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives
Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements and build partnerships with the scientific community
Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts with rigorous evaluation for novelty, relevance, and impact
Make editorial decisions and guide Editorial Board Members while upholding high standards
Resolve publishing and research integrity cases with resilience
Work with internal teams to resolve editorial issues and maintain author satisfaction
Contribute to editorial policy development with evidence-based thinking
Build relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors through communication and stakeholder management
Lead discussions with Senior Board Members on strategy, board recruitment, policy updates, and content development
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and engagement of Editorial Board Members
Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions
Ensure Editorial Board members understand and adhere to policies and best practices
Partner with marketing to increase journal visibility and community engagement
Develop website content, blogs, and social media to showcase journal values
Represent journals at conferences and networking events to build relationships
Foster a supportive, high-performing editorial culture during change or high workload

Key requirements

PhD or MD level in nephrology, endocrinology, or related discipline
Substantial editorial experience in scientific publishing
Ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact
Strong decision-making with evidence-based editorial judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach
Proven ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with cross-team effectiveness
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
Resilience to manage competing priorities and changing business needs
Ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term strategy