If you’re looking to begin or advance your career in scientific publishing, this is a golden opportunity. Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd is conducting a Walk-in Interview for Consultant Editor in Chennai. Candidates with M.Pharm, M.Sc Life Sciences, Biotech, or Public Health backgrounds—and strong English communication skills—are encouraged to attend. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in peer review services, editorial workflows, and manuscript screening.
⭐ About the Role: Consultant Editor (Walk-in)
As a Consultant Editor, you will be the first reviewer of newly submitted manuscripts. You will ensure compliance with editorial policies, clinical trial guidelines, and publication ethics, enabling only high-quality scientific research to move forward for peer review.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial manuscript checks for journal scope and editorial policy compliance.
- Assess submissions for clinical trial registration, ethics approval, and reporting standards.
- Review English language quality to ensure clarity and scientific accuracy.
- Identify salami-slicing, redundancy, and integrity issues.
- Recommend more suitable journals when necessary.
- Coordinate with authors and editorial teams to maintain smooth publishing workflow.
- Support improvements in customer interaction and publication processes.
- Manage tasks independently from coordination to execution.
Required Qualifications
- M.Pharm, M.Sc, PhD, or PG degrees in Lifesciences, Biotech, Nutrition, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Healthcare Management, Physician Assistant, Dialysis Therapy, Echocardiography, MLT, etc.
- Experience as Editorial Assistant or in peer review services (JEO/RSE/RI/Desk Transfer).
- Strong understanding of scientific concepts, medical research, clinical trials, and publication ethics.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Why Join Macmillan Publishers?
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful global scientific research.
- Work in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
- Grow your editorial, analytical, and coordination skills.
- Exposure to high-quality international publishing processes.
📍 Walk-in Interview Details
Date: 29 November 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue:
RR Tower IV, RR Tower I & II, 4th Floor,
RR Tower-4, Guindy Industrial Area,
SIDCO Industrial Estate, A-17, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032
Contact Person: Preethi (HR) – 8939383211
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can directly attend the walk-in interview with:
- Updated resume
- Government ID proof
- Educational certificates
- Experience letter (if applicable)
