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Medicine Life Physical Science Solid analytical and logical reasoning ability Customer service and business communication experience Experience in Manuscript handling will be an added advantage Qualifications Master s degree or equivalent in - Medicine Life sciences Physics Chemistry HSS A minimum of two years of prior experience in manuscript handling particularly within the Transfers team is highly desirable Eligibility In accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract nurture and develop the very best talent Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards Find out more about our DEI work here https group springernature com gp group taking-responsibility diversity-equity-inclusion If you have any access needs related to disability neurodivergence or a chronic condition please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https springernature wd3 myworkdayjobs com SpringerNatureCareers LI-SS3 Job Posting End Date 10-10-2025