Thieme Gruppe Noida India Work experience Project Management Product Management Published 2025-12-24 Job ID 1877 Thieme is an award-winning international medical and scientific publisher with a rich history of 130 years Thieme has demonstrated its commitment to the highest standard of quality in the state-of-art content and presentation of all of its products Thieme is a multinational company with offices in 4 countries Stuttgart - Germany Current York - the U S A Noida - India and Rio - Brazil 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 Roles Responsibilities 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 Required Background skills 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 We offer the following benefits to our employees 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