Associate or Senior Editor – BMC Primary Care & Ophthalmology

About the role

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to support BMC Primary Care and BMC Ophthalmology. Working in a hybrid model from Shanghai or Pune, you will help shape the editorial direction of two high‑impact open‑access journals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a journal development strategy aligned with BMC series goals.
• Identify, commission, and manage reviews, collections, and supplements.
• Oversee peer‑review processes, advising editorial board members and handling submissions when needed.
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research‑ethics issues in collaboration with the Research Integrity Group.
• Collaborate with internal journal office teams and external editorial board members to ensure high‑quality content.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of scholarly publishing, preferably in health sciences.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with researchers and editorial boards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a hybrid environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence the direction of leading open‑access journals.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote work.
• Access to Springer Nature’s global publishing resources and professional development programs.