Associate Commissioning Editor – Books

CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd. (CBSPD), established in 1972, it is a leading publishing and book distribution organization specializing in medical sciences and technology textbooks. Founded by Mr. Satish Kumar Jain, CBS is known for editorial excellence, affordable publications, and a robust national and international distribution network, with branches in New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Kochi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Chennai.

About the Team

A dynamic team of book publishing professionals responsible for acquisition strategy in health sciences. The team works closely with editors, authors, learned societies and institutes with a cross functional profile internally.

Team’s Key Role

· Acquire and publish books that conform to editorial and industry standards

· Adhere to peer-review best practices meeting the market requirement

· Work with the academic community and learned medical societies

· Effective coordination with teams internally

Absolute Requirement in the Candidate

A scientific temperament, respect for data,



enthusiastic about market research, sound communication skills, liking for books and eye for detail.

Qualification and Experience

A Master’s or PhD in life sciences is preferred but not essential. Candidates with publishing experience can be offered a higher position.

Key Responsibilities of the Development Editor

· Manage a book program from acquisition to publishing

· Develop strong author networks and market intelligence

· Prepare database of authors and societies, track key conferences

· Negotiate and finalize book contracts

· Ensure integrity in content both text and figures

· Coordinate with marketing and sales team when required

Skills required

· Proficiency with basic office tools

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to connect with people

· A team player who can work with several teams

· Basic understanding of scientific publishing and its rigo

📌 Development Editor-PUBLISHING (Delhi)
🏢 CBS Publishers & Distributors
📍 Delhi