About the Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Purpose of the Role Discover was launched under the Springer imprint in 2020. Discover series is now a distinct imprint (to sit alongside Springer, BMC, Nature Portfolio, and Palgrave), as we believe that Discover’s growth will be significantly greater with a unique identity. The AEs are responsible for processing MS from submission through to Acceptance and Support EBMs throughout all steps of the process, creating excellent working relations ships with them. The team also ensures smooth communication between the various parties involved in the publication process; (Authors, Reviewers, EBM, Guest editors, Readers, etc. for the assigned manuscript)

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the overall pipeline of the Journal and processing manuscripts from the point the initial submission is marked 'Ready for editorial' through to final decision Perform enhanced Quality Checks on manuscripts to ensure they meet our requirements to proceed to editor assignment/peer review Invite potential EBMs to handle the manuscript OR assign manuscripts to an appropriate handling editor Find and Invite Reviewers for Peer Review activity Support Editors throughout all steps of the process, creating excellent working relationships with them Collaborate and build rapport with Journal Editorial staff for continuous improvement/updates and new initiatives in the process Handle email correspondence between the various parties involved in the publication process; (Authors, Reviewers, Editors, Guest editors, Readers, etc. for the assigned manuscript) Assess the decision recommendation of Handling Editors and send the final decision to the authors Monitor the progress of the manuscript through OTR and provide help/support to reach the final decision Mentor and support new team members Support in Technical Checks at the Initial and Revision submission stages Provide inputs on improving the process to reduce TAT and manage the pipeline at various stages of the editorial process Provide training and support in signing-offs of new team members in the role Key Relationships Managing Editors EBMs/ Guest Editors Senior Editors Team Manager Authors Team Members Senior Leadership Experience, Skills &

Qualifications

Experience

2+ Years Skills Should have an overall work experience of 2years, with a minimum of 1 year in SNTPS Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills Proficient computer skills — MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite Good knowledge of performance metrics Organizational and time-management skills Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability Decision-making skills

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in - Life science/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science Job Posting End Date: 25-08-2026 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan

Education

and Springer Science+Business Media.