Job title: associate editor / editor, clinical medicine books
location: beijing or shanghai – hybrid working model
application deadline: 22nd april 2026
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about the role
the associate editor / editor, clinical medicine books, plays a key role in developing and growing springer nature's publishing program in clinical medicine in china. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will manage or support the acquisition, development, and delivery of competitive and impactful book products that align with the books strategy.
the role requires strong engagement with the academic community, collaboration across internal teams, and a commitment to editorial quality, publishing ethics, and market‐focused decision‐making.
role responsibilitiespublishing program development
* manage a defined portfolio within clinical medicine, ensuring the delivery of profitable and competitive book products.
* contribute to or lead commissioning activities, including identifying new opportunities, building author pipelines, and developing publication plans aligned with strategic priorities.
* monitor developments across the publishing industry and academic community to identify emerging trends, new content areas, and innovative formats.
* build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, contributors, and key opinion leaders.
editorial & acquisition activities
* apply editorial policies and processes consistently across all acquisitions and project development activities.
* oversee or support peer review, proposal assessments, contract negotiation (with guidance for associate editor level), and shaping of new projects.
* ensure the quality, integrity, and market relevance of all projects in the portfolio.
ethics & research integrity
* investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases—independently at editor level, and with guidance for associate editor level—in collaboration with the springer nature research integrity group where required.
cross‐functional collaboration
* work closely with editorial services, production, marketing, and other internal departments to ensure timely and efficient progression of titles.
* maintain ongoing communication regarding schedules, workflows, and program priorities.
brand & community engagement
* represent springer nature at academic conferences, institutional visits, and through virtual outreach; travel requirements may be higher at the editor level.
* develop and strengthen networks across academia and the clinical medicine community to enhance program visibility.
* contribute to initiatives that support the company's reputation and values.
core qualifications, experience & skillsessential
* degree‐level education or equivalent, preferably in a relevant discipline.
* knowledge of the editorial process and the scholarly publishing lifecycle.
* understanding of financial, commercial, and quality metrics relevant to academic publishing.
* strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and relationship-building abilities.
* proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities and act on them.
* willingness and ability to travel for conferences and author engagement.
experience expectations by levelassociate editor (junior)
* some exposure to academic publishing or a related field.
* developing skills in commissioning, author management, and editorial decision‐making.
* works with close guidance from senior editorial colleagues.
editor (experienced)
* prior experience in an editorial role, ideally within academic or professional publishing.
* demonstrated ability to independently commission, manage, and grow a publishing portfolio.
* strong market awareness and established networks within the clinical medicine community.
* greater autonomy in decision‐making, negotiation, and ethics case handling.
key competencies
* proactive and solutions‐focused mindset.
* ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
* market and customer awareness.
* high attention to detail and commitment to editorial quality.
* strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
* professionalism and alignment with springer nature values.
springer nature skills associated with this job profile include:
sn-business development, sn-data analytics / quantitative skills, sn-market intelligence, sn-portfolio development & management, sn-being resilient, sn-persuasion, sn-drives results, sn-balances stakeholder, sn-decision quality, sn-negotiation skills
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