No. of Openings: 1
Department: Development
Job Location(s): Noida
Education: Graduation to Post Graduation
Experience: 2 to 3+ Years
Budget: INR 40,000 to 45,000
Skill Required: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Creativity, Work Ethic, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management
About the Company

We are a global academic services provider supporting international students and researchers through end-to-end solutions including academic writing, mentorship, and research support. As we expand into the research and journal publishing ecosystem, we are looking for an experienced professional to help us build and scale this vertical.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Research Publishing & Academic Partnerships Lead who possesses deep, hands-on knowledge of the research paper and journal publishing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience working with journals, publishers, or research support organizations and understands how manuscripts move from ideation to publication.

This role is critical in helping us enter, understand, and scale within the research publishing market by building strategic partnerships, optimizing workflows, and identifying growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Publishing Pipeline Expertise

Manage and optimize the complete research publishing lifecycle:
ideation manuscript development editing journal selection submission peer review revision publication.

Guide internal teams on best practices for manuscript preparation, formatting, and submission standards.

Ensure alignment with international publishing ethics and guidelines (Plagiarism, authorship,



referencing standards, etc.).

2. Journal & Publisher Network Development

Build and maintain relationships with:
Academic journals (Scopus, Web of Science, indexed journals)

Publishers and editorial boards

Conference organizers and academic institutions

Identify credible publication avenues and eliminate predatory journal risks.

Facilitate collaborations, partnerships, and publishing opportunities.

3. Market Expansion & Strategy

Identify gaps and opportunities within the research support and publishing market.

Develop strategies to tap into student, researcher, and institutional segments globally.

Work closely with marketing and sales teams to design targeted outreach campaigns.

4. Author & Researcher Support Framework

Design structured support systems for researchers including:
Journal selection guidance

Manuscript editing workflows

Submission and reviewer response assistance

Mentor internal teams on handling complex author queries and publication challenges.

5. Quality Control & Compliance

Ensure all deliverables meet international academic publishing standards.

Implement SOPs for plagiarism checks, referencing styles, and ethical compliance.

Stay updated with evolving publishing norms, indexing requirements, and global standards.





6. Training & Knowledge Transfer

Train internal teams on research publishing processes and industry expectations.

Create knowledge resources, templates, and frameworks for scalability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Successful publication rate in indexed journals

Number of strategic journal/publisher partnerships established

Reduction in manuscript rejection rates

Growth in research-related service revenue

Quality and compliance benchmarks adherence

Candidate Profile

2–5+ years of experience in:
Academic publishing

Research support services

Journal editorial or peer-review processes

Strong understanding of:
Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE indexing

Journal selection strategies and impact factors

Peer review workflows and editorial systems

Experience working with publishers, journals, or academic institutions preferred

Familiarity with plagiarism tools, referencing styles (APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.)

Solid analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)

Hands-on experience in the research publishing pipeline (not just academic writing)

Ability to differentiate between credible and predatory journals

Strategic mindset with execution capability

Strong industry network is a major advantage

What We Offer

Opportunity to build and lead a new vertical in a growing organization

High ownership and strategic decision-making role

Exposure to global academic and research markets

Competitive compensation with performance incentives

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