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Associate/Senior Editor BMC Surgery/BMC Urology

New York City, US / Philadelphia, USFull-time2026-09-28 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Develop journal strategy and oversee editorial handling for BMC Surgery and BMC Urology, driving content development and scientific rigor.

Role type

Senior IC journal editor (surgery/urology)

Builds

High-impact open access journals in surgery and urology

Domain

Academic publishing, medical sciences

Required skills

PhD or MD level education, critical scientific evaluation, editorial decision-making, research integrity investigation, strategic planning, stakeholder management, conference representation

Preferred skills

Substantial prior editorial experience in scientific publishing, experience leading editorial board meetings, experience recruiting and training board members

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven journal development strategies; oversee editorial handling and manuscript assessment; investigate research integrity cases; lead editorial board meetings and recruitment; partner with marketing for content promotion; represent journals at conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC