Senior Publisher (BMC Journals)

Location: London or New York, with hybrid office working

US annualized base salary: $95,000–$110,000 for US-based candidates; salary varies by country and individual factors.

Company

A global research publisher providing journals, books, technology-enabled products, platforms, and services for researchers, health professionals, and educators.

What you will do

• Manage and strategically develop a portfolio of open access life sciences journals, particularly in Plant Sciences.
• Create and implement annual journal development plans and identify business development opportunities.
• Manage submission, publication, transfer, and turnaround-time targets.
• Build strong relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, societies, researchers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues involving authorship, scope, ethics, consent, misconduct, and policies.
• Support contract negotiations, forecasting, financial planning, and data-driven strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in life, biomedical, or health sciences.
• Solid previous experience in academic journal publishing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, persuasion, diplomacy, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, take ownership, and meet deadlines.
• Experience developing productive relationships with academic and industry researchers.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and willingness to travel occasionally.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Hybrid working from the London or New York office.
• Work within an open access publishing portfolio focused on biology, health sciences, and medicine.
• Inclusive environment supporting diverse perspectives and workplace accessibility.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter explaining motivation for applying.
• Application deadline: 23 September 2026.