Associate​/Senior Editor, Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rheumatology

• Develop journal development strategies for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology using data-driven planning.
• Collaborate with Journals Group colleagues on subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives.
• Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements.
• Build partnerships with the scientific community through communication and relationship management.
• Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts and assess scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
• Make editorial decisions and guide Editorial Board Members while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Investigate and resolve publishing and research integrity cases.
• Work with internal teams to resolve editorial issues and maintain author satisfaction.
• Contribute to editorial policy development through critical judgment and evidence-based thinking.
• Build relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors.
• Lead discussions with Senior Board Members on journal 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 follow journal policies, editorial standards, and best practices.
• Partner with marketing teams on journal visibility, community engagement, content promotion, and outreach.
• Develop website content, blogs, and social media initiatives.
• Represent the journals at conferences and networking events.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-performing editorial culture.

• Educated to PhD or MD level (or equivalent) in rehabilitation, sports science, rheumatology, or a related discipline.
• Previous substantial editorial experience in scientific publishing is required for consideration at the Senior Editor level.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make balanced, objective, and evidence-based editorial decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
• Strong collaborative mindset with experience working effectively across teams and functions.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, with a focus on operational excellence.
• Demonstrated resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term strategic goals.

Demonstrates expertise in editorial decision-making and scientific content evaluation, with a strong focus on building relationships within the scientific community. Proven ability to lead editorial initiatives and develop strategic publishing policies while maintaining high editorial standards.

• PhD Or MD Level Education
• Substantial Editorial Experience
• Scientific Content Evaluation
• Decision-Making Skills
• Project Management Skills

• Editorial Decision-Making
• Scientific Rigor Assessment
• Data-Driven Planning
• Content Development
• Policy Development

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Collaborative Mindset
• Organizational Skills
• Resilience

• Scientific Publishing
• Editorial Standards
• Research Integrity
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Community Engagement

• Website Content Development
• Social Media Initiatives