Senior/Development Editor – Books & Digital

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr./Development Editor to join our medical content team. This role is critical in shaping high-quality educational resources, including print and digital textbooks, clinical references, and multimedia learning products for medical students and professionals.

As a Development Editor, you will collaborate with authors, subject matter experts (SMEs), and production teams to enhance content accuracy, structure, and engagement. You will ensure our products align with competency-based medical education (CBME) guidelines while driving innovation in digital learning.

Content Development & Editorial Oversight

• Responsible for ensuring the successful development and on-time publication of assigned print and digital product supplements.
• Develop content considering the end-user’s requirement by involving in-house manuscript evaluation, editing, and reformatting.
• Perform competitive analysis of textbooks & learning materials to recommend improvements.
  Ensure content meets quality benchmarks for clarity, medical accuracy, and reader engagement.
• The editor ensures that content meets editorial goals and technical production standards and collaborates with Production to publish the final product successfully.

Collaboration with Authors & Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

• Work closely with authors, faculty, and KOLs to ensure content clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Understand the author’s vision and goals for the book and provide guidance and support throughout development.
• Communicate effectively with authors, offering feedback and recommendations.
• Assist authors in training and promotional activities in collaboration with the marketing team.

Manuscript Review & Content Refinement

• Assess the manuscript’s overall structure and flow of content.
• Compare and analyze the manuscript at various stages with existing competition and provide constructive feedback to the author.
• Identify copyrighted material, pedagogical features, and assist the author in obtaining permissions.
  Identify and address manuscript weaknesses, such as lack of focus, missing pedagogical features, non-alignment with curriculum needs.
• Suggest revisions, additions, or deletions to improve the quality and coherence of the book.
• Ensure the content is accurate, engaging, and relevant to the target audience.
• Assess ancillary digital materials (videos, interactive modules) for print as well as digital products in alignment with the organization’s vision.

Digital Content & Multimedia Integration

• Assist in adapting print content for digital platforms.
• Work with design and tech teams to integrate videos and digital content.
• Ensure content is compatible with digital learning tools and supports modern pedagogy.

Development Execution

• Monitor manuscript schedules, budgets, and production timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage the development process, ensuring deadlines are met and the book stays on track for publication.
• Collaborate with the editorial team, including copyeditors, proofreaders, and designers to resolve queries and ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with freelancers, illustrators, and subject editors to maintain high editorial standards.
• Collaborate with freelancers and SMEs to provide input, review their work, and ensure output aligns with agreed standards.
• The editor monitors the schedules and budgets of projects to ensure they publish on time and within budget.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams like marketing and sales to enhance promotional activities.
• Help the marketing team create comparisons with competitive books and products.
• Engage authors in promotional efforts, ensuring strong faculty endorsements.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A sound understanding of medical subjects along with exposure to digital publishing.
• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Medicine or life sciences.
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with medical curricula, CBME guidelines, and digital learning trends.
• Experience in working with authors, editors, and production teams in a publishing setting.

• Hybrid Working Model
• Gratuity
• Mediclaim for the self, spouse, and up to three children
• Accidental insurance with a sum insured of 15 lakhs
• Term Life Insurance
• Five-day working week
• Performance-based Bonus
• Paid parental leave