Job Overview Job Title: Editorial Assistant - BMJ India Contract: Permanent - Full time Salary : Competitive Location: Noida, India/Hybrid Application Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Job Overview BMJ Digital Health has an exciting opportunity for an editorial role working on BMJ Best Practice, BMJ’s award-winning online clinical decision support tool for doctors and other healthcare professionals. BMJ Best Practice provides the latest evidence-based information to underpin diagnosis and treatment decisions across more than 1,000 medical conditions and symptom presentations. Best Practice is widely used in the NHS in the UK as well as by doctors in many other countries. The Editorial Assistant role sits within a friendly and supportive team that is responsible for ensuring the clinical content across a wide range of Best Practice medical conditions remains up to date and practical so that doctors can use it to improve outcomes for their patients. This is a great opening for someone who is looking to draw upon and further expand their medical editing skills. Responsibilities You will be involved in various stages of the publication process, including identifying relevant guidelines and journal papers for a topic and liaising with our expert medical contributors. You will be responsible for reviewing and editing submitted updates for a wide range of Best Practice clinical topics. You will help to support the commissioning and peer review process for Best Practice content. You will play a key role in preparing documents for editors and ensuring the smooth running of the updating process. You will be responsible for checking contributor competing interest statements and flagging any that need further consideration. Skills and experience Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to engage with medical content. Confidence in communicating with external clinical experts. Proven ability to work under pressure to deadlines and to confidently juggle multiple tasks. Experience of working within a CMS and the ability to adapt to new digital systems. Excellent communication skills, including strong editing and content writing skills. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Qualifications A degree level qualification in a bioscience or clinical/healthcare subject is essential. A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., science communication or publishing) and/or experience in an STM publishing environment would be an advantage.
Job Title: Editorial Assistant - BMJ India Contract: Permanent - Full time Salary : Competitive Location: Noida, India/Hybrid Application Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Job Overview BMJ Digital Health has an exciting opportunity for an editorial role working on BMJ Best Practice, BMJ’s award-winning online clinical decision support tool for doctors and other healthcare professionals. BMJ Best Practice provides the latest evidence-based information to underpin diagnosis and treatment decisions across more than 1,000 medical conditions and symptom presentations. Best Practice is widely used in the NHS in the UK as well as by doctors in many other countries. The Editorial Assistant role sits within a friendly and supportive team that is responsible for ensuring the clinical content across a wide range of Best Practice medical conditions remains up to date and practical so that doctors can use it to improve outcomes for their patients. This is a great opening for someone who is looking to draw upon and further expand their medical editing skills. Responsibilities You will be involved in various stages of the publication process, including identifying relevant guidelines and journal papers for a topic and liaising with our expert medical contributors. You will be responsible for reviewing and editing submitted updates for a wide range of Best Practice clinical topics. You will help to support the commissioning and peer review process for Best Practice content. You will play a key role in preparing documents for editors and ensuring the smooth running of the updating process. You will be responsible for checking contributor competing interest statements and flagging any that need further consideration. Skills and experience Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to engage with medical content. Confidence in communicating with external clinical experts. Proven ability to work under pressure to deadlines and to confidently juggle multiple tasks. Experience of working within a CMS and the ability to adapt to new digital systems. Excellent communication skills, including strong editing and content writing skills. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Qualifications A degree level qualification in a bioscience or clinical/healthcare subject is essential. A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., science communication or publishing) and/or experience in an STM publishing environment would be an advantage.
Job Title: Editorial Assistant - BMJ India Contract: Permanent - Full time Salary : Competitive Location: Noida, India/Hybrid Application Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Job Overview BMJ Digital Health has an exciting opportunity for an editorial role working on BMJ Best Practice, BMJs award-winning online clinical decision support tool for doctors and other healthcare professionals. BMJ Best Practice provides the latest evidence-based information to underpin diagnosis and treatment decisions across more than 1,000 medical conditions and symptom presentations. Best Practice is widely used in the NHS in the UK as well as by doctors in many other countries. The Editorial Assistant role sits within a friendly and supportive team that is responsible for ensuring the clinical content across a wide range of Best Practice medical conditions remains up to date and practical so that doctors can use it to improve outcomes for their patients. This is a great opening for someone who is looking to draw upon and further expand their medical editing skills. Responsibilities You will be involved in various stages of the publication process, including identifying relevant guidelines and journal papers for a topic and liaising with our expert medical contributors. You will be responsible for reviewing and editing submitted updates for a wide range of Best Practice clinical topics. You will help to support the commissioning and peer review process for Best Practice content. You will play a key role in preparing documents for editors and ensuring the smooth running of the updating process. You will be responsible for checking contributor competing interest statements and flagging any that need further consideration. Skills and experience Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to engage with medical content. Confidence in communicating with external clinical experts. Proven ability to work under pressure to deadlines and to confidently juggle multiple tasks. Experience of working within a CMS and the ability to adapt to new digital systems. Excellent communication skills, including strong editing and content writing skills. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Qualifications A degree level qualification in a bioscience or clinical/healthcare subject is essential. A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., science communication or publishing) and/or experience in an STM publishing environment would be an advantage. Show more Show less
Job Title: Head of Publishing - BMJ India Contract: Permanent (full-time) Salary: Competitive Location: India/Noida - Hybrid Application closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 About BMJ BMJ is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision to create a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes, working with researchers, healthcare professionals, governments, and institutions worldwide. In India, BMJ has a strong and growing presence across publishing, education, and digital health. With India now the third-largest producer of global research output, BMJ is committed to building a credible and competitive publishing program that reflects the strength of Indian science and contributes to our global portfolio. The Role We are looking for a senior publishing leader to spearhead BMJ’s journals strategy in India. This role will focus on acquiring, developing, and managing society-owned journals and institutional partnerships, while building a sustainable portfolio of India-origin titles aligned with BMJ’s global strategy. The role also has a cross-functional dimension: relationships built with leading societies, institutions, and research leaders will not only strengthen BMJ’s publishing portfolio but can also open doors for education programs, digital health tools (BMJ Best Practice), and professional learning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape BMJ’s publishing footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic research ecosystems and to work at the intersection of science, publishing, and healthcare transformation. Key Responsibilities Publishing Strategy & Growth Lead BMJ’s India publishing agenda, identifying, acquiring, and developing new journals in partnership with societies and institutions. Align local acquisitions with BMJ’s global portfolio strategy and ONOS (One Nation One Subscription). Ensure new titles meet editorial quality, indexing, and sustainability standards. Business Development & Partnerships Negotiate publishing agreements with societies, universities, and associations. Build and nurture senior-level relationships within India’s academic and research community. Leverage relationships for potential cross-BMJ opportunities (education, digital health, professional learning) Portfolio & Commercial Management Oversee P&L for India-origin journals, driving sustainable growth. Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, providing regular reporting to leadership. Assess editorial viability and market relevance of potential partnerships. Stakeholder Engagement Represent BMJ at academic, industry, and policy forums. Collaborate with internal publishing, editorial, operations, and commercial teams to deliver excellence. Act as an ambassador for BMJ’s mission in India. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background 12+ years in academic publishing, with a track record in journal acquisitions, society partnerships, or portfolio development. Strong commercial orientation with experience managing publishing P&Ls. Deep understanding of scholarly publishing trends, ideally with India/Asia market knowledge. Established network with Indian medical societies, academic institutions, and/or research leaders. Skills & Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution skills. Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation capabilities. Editorial judgement and knowledge of publishing operations. Ability to work across functions and unlock synergies for wider BMJ business areas. Gravitas and credibility to engage senior stakeholders in academia and medicine. Why Join Us? Play a pivotal role in shaping BMJ’s India publishing footprint. Work at the intersection of publishing, healthcare, and education. Be part of a global brand with a 180-year publishing heritage and a bold vision for the future. Opportunity to work with senior leaders across India and the UK, influencing not just publishing but broader BMJ initiatives.
Job Overview Job Title: Head of Publishing - BMJ India Contract: Permanent (full-time) Salary: Competitive Location: India/Noida - Hybrid Application closing date: Monday 10th November 2025 About BMJ BMJ is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision to create a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes, working with researchers, healthcare professionals, governments, and institutions worldwide. In India, BMJ has a strong and growing presence across publishing, education, and digital health. With India now the third-largest producer of global research output, BMJ is committed to building a credible and competitive publishing program that reflects the strength of Indian science and contributes to our global portfolio. The Role We are looking for a senior publishing leader to spearhead BMJ’s journals strategy in India. This role will focus on acquiring, developing, and managing society-owned journals and institutional partnerships, while building a sustainable portfolio of India-origin titles aligned with BMJ’s global strategy. The role also has a cross-functional dimension: relationships built with leading societies, institutions, and research leaders will not only strengthen BMJ’s publishing portfolio but can also open doors for education programs, digital health tools (BMJ Best Practice), and professional learning initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape BMJ’s publishing footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic research ecosystems and to work at the intersection of science, publishing, and healthcare transformation. Key Responsibilities Publishing Strategy & Growth Lead BMJ’s India publishing agenda, identifying, acquiring, and developing new journals in partnership with societies and institutions. Align local acquisitions with BMJ’s global portfolio strategy and ONOS (One Nation One Subscription). Ensure new titles meet editorial quality, indexing, and sustainability standards. Business Development & Partnerships Negotiate publishing agreements with societies, universities, and associations. Build and nurture senior-level relationships within India’s academic and research community. Leverage relationships for potential cross-BMJ opportunities (education, digital health, professional learning) Portfolio & Commercial Management Oversee P&L for India-origin journals, driving sustainable growth. Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, providing regular reporting to leadership. Assess editorial viability and market relevance of potential partnerships. Stakeholder Engagement Represent BMJ at academic, industry, and policy forums. Collaborate with internal publishing, editorial, operations, and commercial teams to deliver excellence. Act as an ambassador for BMJ’s mission in India. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background 12+ years in academic publishing, with a track record in journal acquisitions, society partnerships, or portfolio development. Strong commercial orientation with experience managing publishing P&Ls. Deep understanding of scholarly publishing trends, ideally with India/Asia market knowledge. Established network with Indian medical societies, academic institutions, and/or research leaders. Skills & Attributes Strategic thinker with strong execution skills. Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation capabilities. Editorial judgement and knowledge of publishing operations. Ability to work across functions and unlock synergies for wider BMJ business areas. Gravitas and credibility to engage senior stakeholders in academia and medicine. Why Join Us? Play a pivotal role in shaping BMJ’s India publishing footprint. Work at the intersection of publishing, healthcare, and education. Be part of a global brand with a 180-year publishing heritage and a bold vision for the future. Opportunity to work with senior leaders across India and the UK, influencing not just publishing but broader BMJ initiatives.