Interim Senior Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Springer Nature

Supporting editorial handling of content for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders by developing strategies and overseeing peer review. Collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure quality and engagement.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Oversee the handling of the content published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues
Build strong communication and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors
Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to PhD or MD level (or equivalent) in a relevant field with research experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach
Ability to critically assess manuscripts across a range of topics for novelty, scientific content, and their implications
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
Previous solid editorial experience in scientific publishing is needed to be considered for the Senior Editor level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

editorial handlingjournal development strategymanuscript assessmentscientific content evaluation

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscustomer-focused approachtime managementprioritization skills

Certifications

PhDMD