Editorial Project Manager [Contract]

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 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.

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

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

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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