Job Description

Thieme Group
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, New 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