Peer Review Expert

Aptara; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptara in Noida is seeking a seasoned Peer Review Specialist to manage manuscripts from submission through final decision. You will coordinate with authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure a smooth peer review workflow and timely decisions.

The role demands excellent English communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and meticulous record-keeping, with 13+ years in scholarly publishing; familiarity with Editorial Manager or ScholarOne is a plus.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in scholarly publishing or related workflow roles.
• Experience with manuscript tracking systems like Editorial Manager or ScholarOne is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to coordinate with authors, reviewers, editors globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process incoming scholarly manuscripts.
• Perform preliminary checks on submissions for technical integrity.
• Assign manuscripts to editors and coordinate peer reviews.
• Invite and follow up with peer reviewers to ensure timely reviews.
• Maintain manuscript workflows using online systems and track status.
• Respond to queries from authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Monitor turnaround times and escalate delays when needed.
• Ensure timely completion of the peer review process.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in English or related field

Journalism

Mass Communication

Life Sciences

Any relevant discipline

Tools

Editorial Manager

ScholarOne

Job description

Job Title: Peer Review Specialist
Publishing Category: Journals
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Noida

About the Role

We are looking for a Peer Review Specialist to support the scholarly publishing process by managing manuscripts from submission through final decision. The role involves coordinating with authors, reviewers, and editors while ensuring smooth and timely execution of the peer review workflow.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to communicate effectively with academicians and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process incoming scholarly manuscripts.
• Perform preliminary technical and integrity checks on submissions.
• Assign manuscripts to appropriate editors.
• Identify, invite, and follow up with peer reviewers to ensure timely reviews.
• Manage manuscript workflows using online peer review systems.
• Maintain accurate records and update manuscript status in tracking systems.
• Respond to queries from authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Monitor turnaround times and follow up on pending activities.
• Escalate delays or research-integrity concerns to the appropriate team.
• Support smooth and timely completion of the peer review process.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international/cross-cultural stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflows simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in:

• English
• Journalism
• Mass Communication
• Life Sciences
• Any relevant discipline

Experience

• 13+ years of experience in scholarly publishing, journal publishing, editorial operations, peer review, or a similar workflow-based role.
• Experience with manuscript tracking or peer review systems such as Editorial Manager or ScholarOne will be an advantage.