Editorial Project Manager [Contract]

CACTUS Communications; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS Communications in Mumbai is seeking an Editorial Project Manager on contract with subject-matter expertise in biomedical sciences to screen submissions and ensure adherence to journal guidelines.

You will verify manuscript titles, author details, formatting, and references; coordinate with authors for revisions; and support day-to-day operations within tight turnaround times to maintain data integrity and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine or Psychology.
• Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines.
• Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen submissions (~250-280 /month) against a prescribed set of checks.
• Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines.
• Cross-check author names, affiliations, and COI statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Review abstracts and manuscript structure for proper formatting and submission requirements.
• Validate references for formatting, relevance, and completeness.
• Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks.
• Check accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
• Coordinate with authors for revisions or withdrawals as needed.
• Support day-to-day operational activities independently within turnaround times and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Publishing/Life Sciences/Medicine/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Manuscript submission systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for Editorial Project Managers on contract with subject-matter expertise across the biomedical sciences.

Job Responsibilities

• Screen submissions (~250-280 /month) against a prescribed set of checks including but not limited to:
• Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines.
• Cross-check author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Review abstracts and manuscript structure to ensure they adhere to formatting and submission requirements.
• Validate references for proper formatting, relevance, and completeness.
• Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks.
• Check the accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
• Coordinate with authors as needed (revision requests, article corrections/withdrawals).
• Support day-to-day operational activities independently within the expected turnaround time (ensuring correct file uploads, author responses address reviewer comments, etc.) and coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Psychology).
• Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines.
• Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using manuscript submission and tracking systems (preferred).
• Experience in academic publishing, journal editorial processes, or manuscript quality control (preferred).

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