Consultant Editor

Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform initial screening of newly submitted manuscripts for journal scope and editorial policy compliance
• Evaluate submissions for clinical trial registration, ethics approvals, and reporting standards
• Review English language quality to ensure scientific clarity and accuracy
• Identify issues such as salami slicing, redundancy, plagiarism, and research integrity concerns
• Recommend suitable alternative journals when submissions are out of scope
• Coordinate with authors and internal editorial teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Support improvements in customer engagement and publication processes
• Manage editorial tasks independently from coordination to execution

Qualification
• M.Pharm, M.Sc, PhD, or Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Healthcare Management, Physician Assistant, Dialysis Therapy, Echocardiography, MLT, or related disciplines

Experience
• Experience in scientific publishing, peer review services, or editorial support roles
• Background as Editorial Assistant / Journal Editorial Office (JEO) / Research Support Executive (RSE) / Desk Transfer roles preferred

Skills
• Strong understanding of scientific research, medical concepts, and clinical trials
• Knowledge of publication ethics and editorial policies
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

About the Company
Macmillan Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. is part of a globally renowned publishing group with a strong presence in academic, scientific, and educational publishing. The company is committed to advancing knowledge by supporting high-quality research dissemination through robust editorial standards and ethical publishing practices.