Editorial Project Manager [Contract]

Cactus Communications; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Exclusive interviews access

Global research exposure

Job summary

Cactus Communications is hiring Editorial Project Managers on a contract basis with subject-matter expertise in biomedical sciences. You will screen submissions, verify titles, authors, COI statements, abstracts, and references to ensure journal guideline compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with authors for revisions, supporting daily operations within defined turnaround times, and reporting quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, or Psychology.
• Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational 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).

Responsibilities

• Screen submissions (~250-280/month) against checks: verify manuscript title accuracy and consistency with journal guidelines.
• Cross-check author names, affiliations, and COI statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Review abstracts and manuscript structure for formatting and submission requirements.
• Validate references for 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 for revisions and withdrawals as needed.
• Support day-to-day operations within expected TAT and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Deadline orientation

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Manuscript submission systems

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. Coordinate with authors as needed (revision requests, article corrections/withdrawals).

3. Support day-to-day operational activities independently within the expected TAT (ensuring correct file uploads, author responses address reviewer comments, etc.) and coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

4. Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Bachelor's or Master's 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.
• 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).

Benefits of this Role

• Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in India.
• You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform.
• You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.