Editorial Project Manager [Contract]

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

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.  

1. • 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.  

• 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 quality control (preferred). 

• 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.

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!

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at editor@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.

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