Job Description
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 TAT (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
- 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.
- 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 qualitycontrol (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.
Application Process
If you have a passion for enhancing research communication and expertise in one or more of our specialized subject areas, join us in making a profound impact on the global academic community. Apply today!
Additional Information
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About CACTUS
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
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