Interim Associate/Senior Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Job Title: Interim Associate/Senior Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Fixed-Term, Maternity Leave Cover). Locations: London or Berlin. Application Deadline: 2 July 2026.

Springer Nature is a leading publisher of research, offering technology-enabled products and platforms to support researchers, health professionals and educators worldwide.

You will support editorial handling of content in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and drive content development of the journal. This dynamic role provides exposure across a broad range of topics and involves building relationships with the Editorial Board and internal teams.

• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, aligned with overall BMC series strategy.
• Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature.
• Identify and commission reviews, collections and supplements, working with the scientific community to drive these forward.
• Oversee content handling by advising editorial board members and, where required, handling submissions directly.
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases with support from the Research Integrity Group.
• Engage with other teams to support resolution of editorial issues and prioritize author service while maintaining editorial standards.
• Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate.
• Build strong communication with Editorial Board Members and authors, conduct calls, and contribute to board recruitment and training.
• Organize and lead Senior Board and Editorial Board meetings, both in-person and online.
• Contribute to marketing activities, develop journal website content, and raise the journal's profile through blogs and social media.
• Attend conferences to promote the journal and develop a network within relevant fields.
• Support team culture by collaborating with colleagues and sharing expertise.

• 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 and scientific content.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, balancing short-term deadlines with long-term goals.
• Previous solid editorial experience in scientific publishing is required for Senior Editor level.

• SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Scientific Comprehension, SN-Collaboration, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Scientific and Academic Writing, SN-Being Resilient, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Interpersonal Awareness.

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