Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Medicine

Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Medicine

Location:

Shanghai or New York, Hybrid Working Model

Final date to receive applications:
July 6th, 2026

• Ensure quality in manuscript handling and published content, and oversee the handling of the content published in BMC Medicine, including managing individual submissions and advising editorial board members on content.
• Adhere to editorial standards and maintain the BMC Medicine editorial ethos; advise on editorial policy development as appropriate.
• Support investigation and resolution of publishing or research ethics cases.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, and engagement of new External Editorial Board Members (EBMs). Participate in EBM engagement initiatives across BMC Medicine.
• Initiate and support journal development, participate in strategy discussions, and help develop journal development plans with colleagues across the Journals group.
• Drive the transfer of appropriate submissions to the most suitable destination journal, prioritizing author service while adhering to editorial standards.
• Encourage submission of high‑quality manuscripts via author outreach and journal strategy; build awareness of BMC Medicine through special projects and marketing collaboration.
• Develop journal website content and features to raise the profile of BMC Medicine online.
• Support the BMC Medicine editorial team by sharing expertise, covering for colleagues when needed, and contributing to a positive culture.

• PhD level (or equivalent) in a biomedical field, ideally with experience in cardiovascular, endocrinology‑based translational and molecular medicine.
• Strong communication skills that are tactful, professional, and persuasive.
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills, able to balance short‑term deadlines with long‑term goals.
• Highly customer focused with strong analytical skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC Medicine at external events.
• Ability to respond to non‑routine circumstances and a self‑motivated, can‑do approach.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels in a team environment.
• Editorial experience preferred but not essential.

Associate Editor: $80,000–$85,000 (annual base). Senior Editor: $95,000–$110,000 (annual base).

Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.