Associate Editor

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Job Description

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate Editor to join their BMC Series team in Pune. This hybrid role focuses on manuscript management, evaluating manuscripts for compliance with editorial guidelines, selecting peer reviewers, and making editorial decisions. The Associate Editor will support content management across a diverse portfolio of BMC journals, requiring strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Key responsibilities include assessing manuscripts, managing the peer review process efficiently, coordinating with internal teams, and addressing manuscript challenges. Additional tasks involve participating in outreach activities, supporting content promotion on social media and blogs, and contributing to projects focused on research integrity and editorial process improvements.
Must have:
  • PhD in a biomedical field
  • Knowledge of BMC Series editorial policies
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and achievement-oriented
  • Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team
  • Adaptability to changing circumstances
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
Good to have:
  • Experience in manuscript management
  • Familiarity with scientific publishing
  • Experience with social media and blog networks for content promotion

Job Details

Job Title:  Associate Editor

Location: Pune (Hybrid working)

About Springer Nature Group 

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Associate Editors, primarily focused on manuscript management, play a key role in advancing the manuscript pipeline for all BMC Series. Their responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts for compliance with editorial guidelines, selecting and inviting suitable peer reviewers, and making informed editorial decisions on submissions.

About the Brand

As an Associate Editor, you will play a crucial role in the success of the BMC Series by supporting the editorial management of content across a diverse portfolio of journals. This dynamic and varied position offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of topics while contributing to the overall growth and success of BMC as a whole.

Effective time management is a key aspect of this role, as you will be responsible for handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. From managing the peer review process to making editorial decisions, you'll need to prioritize efficiently and ensure timely progress on manuscripts. Your ability to stay organized and maintain a steady workflow will be crucial to supporting the smooth operation of the BMC Series portfolio and delivering high-quality content.

Role Responsibilities:  


Associate Editors, primarily focused on manuscript management, play a key role in advancing the manuscript pipeline for all BMC Series. Their responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts for compliance with editorial guidelines, selecting and inviting suitable peer reviewers, and making informed editorial decisions on submissions.
 
As an Associate Editor, you will play a crucial role in the success of the BMC Series by supporting the editorial management of content across a diverse portfolio of journals. This dynamic and varied position offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of topics while contributing to the overall growth and success of BMC as a whole.
Effective time management is a key aspect of this role, as you will be responsible for handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. From managing the peer review process to making editorial decisions, you'll need to prioritize efficiently and ensure timely progress on manuscripts. Your ability to stay organized and maintain a steady workflow will be crucial to supporting the smooth operation of the BMC Series portfolio and delivering high-quality content.
 
•            Assessing manuscripts for adherence to our editorial policies and suitability for peer review, resolving concerns with authors as and when required
•            Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process in a timely manner
•            Make editorial decisions in accordance with BMC Series peer-review policies and standards.
•            Coordinate with internal editorial teams  to progress manuscripts through our manuscript submission system.
•            Address manuscript challenges as they arise, in consultation with their manager and the Journal Editor when needed.
 
Additional tasks:
•            Participate in outreach activities within the research community to promote the Series and encourage submission of manuscripts
•            Support content promotion activities via BMC Series social media and blog networks
•            Participate in working groups and projects to support research integrity and ongoing improvements in editorial processes, peer review standards, and journal quality.
 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications: 
•              Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a biomedical field
 Essential
 
•            In-depth knowledge of key areas of the BMC Series editorial policies
•            Strong interpersonal communication skills
•            Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
•            Excellent organizational ability and time-management skills
•            Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement oriented
•            Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
•            Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
•            Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
•            Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events
 
Need to be capable of:
 
1. Technical Capability
 Uses technical/job knowledge and experience to meet and exceed job requirements. Efficiently manages workload and projects within set timelines, achieving set objectives.
 
2. Relationship Building/Teamwork (incorporating Communication, Influencing and Trust)
Builds effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others.  Honest and trustworthy; a valued team member, actively involved in achieving team objectives.  Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team.
 
3. Problem Solving
Takes initiative to identify current and potential problems and determines the best solution. Identifies the cause of problems and key issues through investigation; identifies effective, logical and practical solutions. 
 
4. Personal Effectiveness (incorporating results focused, productivity, ownership, delegation)
Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on achieving positive results contributing to the overall success of the business.
 
Candidates should submit a cover letter alongside their Resume in order for their application to be considered.

Eligibility

In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role.

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Job Posting End Date:

29-07-2025

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