Desktop Editor- Peer Review

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Dehradun; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Desk Editor to be the first touchpoint for submitted manuscripts. You will conduct initial checks for policy and scope, and determine the most suitable journal based on study criteria and topic.

You will assess adherence to clinical trial guidelines and ethics, ensure ethics approvals, and improve the manuscript’s English clarity to support high-quality peer review. Strong editorial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• M.Sc/PhD Lifesciences/Biotech required
• M.Pharm required
• M.Sc., Clinical and Nutrition preferred
• Advanced degrees in health sciences valuable

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial checks to ensure manuscript complies with Editorial Policies and Aims and Scope
• Assess potential journals based on study criteria and topic
• Evaluate adherence to clinical trial guidelines and ethics approvals
• Check English language quality to improve understanding for peer review
• Detect salami-slicing or redundancy and ensure manuscript quality

Skills

English communication

Editorial assistant experience

Teamwork

Independent/task management

Education

M.Sc./PhD Lifesciences/Biotech

M.Pharm

M.Sc., Clinical and Nutrition

M.Sc., Dialysis Therapy

M.Sc., Echocardiography Technology

MPH

MPT

MHA

MMS

B.Voc. Patient Care Management

DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice

M.S. Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

As a Desk Editor you are the first touchpoint of a newly submitted manuscript (or abstract).

The main role of a Desk Editor is therefore to conduct initial checks to:

• Determine if the manuscript complies with the Editorial Policies and the Aims and Scope of the

specific journal they have submitted under.

• If there is a more suitable journal based on the study criteria and topic, to offer this to the author
• Assess clinical trial papers for adherence to clinical trial guidelines and registration.
• Check whether the study has received the appropriate approval for human and/or animal ethics.
• Assess the paper for English language, related to the understanding of scientific ideas, so that the

best version of the manuscript is sent through to peer review.

• Check the quality of the paper by investigating papers for salami-slicing or redundancy.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent English communication skills for effective interaction with all stakeholders.
• Prior experience in scientific publishing as an Editorial Assistant in any of the Peer review services

(JEO/RSE/RI/Desk transfer editor)

• Publication history of their own would be an added advantage
• A good understanding of publishing workflow/scientific concepts
• A good understanding of best practices in medical research, publication ethics, research integrity

and Clinical trials

• Ability to address complex challenges and identify opportunities for customer support

improvement.

• Strong teamwork abilities for both independent and collaborative work environments.
• Proven capability to manage tasks independently, from coordination to execution and supervision.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc/PhD from any of the Lifesciences/Biotech disciplines
• M.Pharm
• M.Sc., Clinical and Nutrition,

• M.Sc., Dialysis Therapy,
• M.Sc., Echocardiography Technology
• M.Sc., Healthcare Management
• MPH (Master of Public Health)
• MPT (Master of Physiotherapy)
• MHA (Master of Health Administration)
• MMS (Master of Medical Science) in Physician Assistant
• B.Voc. Patient Care Management
• DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice

M.Sc., Medical Laboratory Technology