Associate Editor

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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, youll 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

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

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)

To be considered for the role, Candidates should submit a cover letter in addition to their Resume when applying.

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