Dr. Rajtarangini
Editorial Head (Healthcare/ICT/ESG)
I am a dental doctor with over 6 years of clinical practice and 13 years of extensive
experience in content editing, development, writing, and management. For the past 8
years, I have been working with Grand View Research, a leading American market
research firm in Pune, India, where I serve as Editorial Head. In this role, I directly
manage a team of seven editors and indirectly oversee a team of more than 50
researchers. My leadership spans the Healthcare, ICT, and ESG (Neoimpact) verticals,
where I ensure that language quality and contextual accuracy are maintained. This role
demands a high degree of strategic thinking and meticulous fact-checking. I have also
developed and delivered tailored language training modules for the research team,
catering to various levels of seniority, to enhance language proficiency and quality in
research output. As part of the Product Development (PD) team, I also train the new
recruits in writing collaterals and reports.
My content-related experience includes editing online content, manuscripts, research
papers, journals, PPT presentations, infographics, ESG reports, report descriptions,
articles, eLearning material, and market research reports, which involved up to level 3
copy editing and proofreading. My expertise spans many subjects, with a strong focus
on medical and scientific topics. As a medical editor, I have worked on diverse fields,
such as gastroenterology (Macmillan), pharmacology & pharmaceuticals,
hypertension, molecular biological analysis, molecular pathology in clinical chemistry,
plastic surgery, cancer, general surgery, genital disorders, dermatology, pathology,
veterinary medicine, women’s health, sexual health, and endocrinology, as well as
helped develop the entrance exam series for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS/Elsevier; Amgen/J&J/Lyva Labs/Zoetis). Moreover, I have experience with
nonmedical subjects, including aerodynamics, psychology, humanities, chemistry,
physics, and the textile industry, with clients like Taylor & Francis.
Apart from managing a team of editors, in my current profile, I work under tight
deadlines, editing between 10,000 to 15,000 words daily (Level 1 to 3).
Although my experience is predominantly in U.S. English with clients such as
Guidemark Health, Zoetis, Wiley U.S., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Eplasty, Nature
Publishing Group, Novartis, PaxVax, and Amgen, I also have experience in U.K. English
with Taylor & Francis.
My work across diverse streams has honed my ability to produce and edit quality
content suitable for a varied media audience. Additionally, as a qualified dentist with
exposure to various medical subjects, my subject-matter expertise is further
enhanced.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Team Management/Time Management/Handled Multiple Deliverables With Tight
Deadlines/Team Player/Organized/Require Minimal or No
Supervision/Multitasker/Quick Learner/Writing/Business Writing/Product
Development/Proofreading/Peer Review/Clinical Research Reports/Manuscripts
Editing/Editing Research Data/Regional Regulatory Guidelines/FDA/EMA
Knowledge of APA Formatting & SEO Guidelines and WordPress & Excel
Working Knowledge of Grammarly/ChatGPT/Google Suite and PowerPoint & Word
Knowledge of AMA and APA Manuals of Style
Copy Editor cum Quality Reviewer
Editorial Process Implementation:
• Single-handedly set the editorial process in the organization and created
style sheets, which were implemented across GVR
Hiring & Training:
• Editors: Helped hire and train editors in Level 3 editing (quality check)
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Research Team Members: Involved in the hiring process of research team
members. Created training modules in PowerPoint and helped train the
resources in business writing
Content Management:
• Helped enhance Press Releases and Report Descriptions.
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Aided creation of Newsletters and Articles for the company website.
Editing Skills:
• Language Restructuring: Expert in refining and restructuring language for
clarity and coherence.
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Error Spotting: Proficient in identifying issues such as subject-verb
disagreement, punctuation errors, tense inaccuracies, and article usage.
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Subject-Matter Expertise: Extensive knowledge in fields including
engineering, healthcare books, textiles, computers, humanities,
reconstructive surgery, dental subjects, oncology, molecular biology,
science, genital disorders, pathology, dermatology, cancer, and
endocrinology.
Technical Editing Skills:
• Style Checking: Proficient in checking and styling headings, titles,
paragraphs, and references.
Training and Certifications:
• Had one-on-one discussion sessions with clients (Taylor and Francis) and
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attended special language training classes conducted by a Native American
trainer
Received letters of Appreciation from authors on independently edited
articles when working at Aptara
Certifications:
Currently Pursuing Certification From Stanford University—
Writing in the Sciences
Business Writing Principles: LinkedIn Learning
Introduction to Business Analytics: LinkedIn Learning
SEO Foundations: LinkedIn Learning
What is Generative AI: LinkedIn Learning
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
WORK EXPERIENCE
GRAND VIEW
RESEARCH
Since July 16, 2016
Designation
Editorial Head/QC (Healthcare/ICT/PD)
Responsibilities
Proofreading/Style Checking/Copy Editing (Level 1 to 3)/Content
Research/Writing/Team Management/Editing/Training/Hiring/Regional
Regulatory Guidelines/FDA/EMA
Developed and distributed a comprehensive style guide for the
organization.
Managed the hiring and training of editors and researchers.
Directly manage a team of 7 editors and over 50 research team
members.
Proofread content to correct typos, grammatical errors, and other
issues.
Ensured content accuracy and consistency with cited references.
Identified and corrected inaccuracies and improper paraphrasing
Recommended necessary changes for erroneous or inaccurate
content.
Sourced and cited valid references when required
Fixed formatting and style inconsistencies
Expanded acronyms wherever appropriate
Conducted final quality control checks
Created and edited client content to meet in-house standards
Developed language training modules for the internal research team
Training the new hires in the PD team to write collaterals and
reports
Worked for various clients in the healthcare and ICT domains.
GUIDEMARK
HEALTH—ASENTECH
INDIA PVT LTD
From Oct 2015 to July 15, 2016
Designation
Senior Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Proofreading/Style Checking/Copy Editing/Content Research and
Writing/Editing/Client PPT Deck Editing/Infographic Proofreading
Primary Responsibility:
Ensured compliance with client-specific style guides, including AMA,
APA, and project-specific guidelines.
Proofread content to correct typos, grammatical errors, and other
language issues.
Verified that cited references accurately supported all content.
Identified and addressed various errors, such as:
Correcting citations and referencing errors.
Sourcing and citing valid references when necessary.
Rectifying formatting and style inconsistencies.
Highlighted and suggested changes for erroneous or inaccurate
content.
Expanding acronyms as needed.
Conducted final quality checks to ensure overall content accuracy
and consistency.
Created and edited content to meet client and in-house
requirements.
Identified errors such as:
- Incorrect citations, unreferenced or inaccurate content, etc.
- Suggesting changes if the content is erroneous/inaccurate
- Found valid references and cited them, if required
- Rectified formatting and style errors
- Introduced acronym expansions when needed
- Conducted final quality checks
Created and edited content for clients, adhering to inhouse requirements
Worked for clients like Zoetis and Amgen
CENGAGE LEARNING
INDIA PVT. LTD.
From April 2015 to October 2015
Designation
Freelance Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Proofreading/Style Checking/Copy Editing/Content Research and
Writing/Editing
Primary Responsibility:
Ensured compliance with style guide standards
Proofread content to correct typos and grammatical errors
Verified that content was supported by accurate references
Identified and corrected errors, including improper citations and
inaccurate content
Suggested revisions for erroneous or inaccurate content
Researched and cited valid references as needed
Rectified formatting and style inconsistencies
Introduced necessary acronym expansions
Conducted final quality control checks
Created and edited content to meet in-house requirements
VIRTUAL EDITORS
From August 2009 to August 2011
Designation
Freelance Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Edited research papers on Chemistry and Physics and worked on
medical journals
MACMILLAN
From April 2009 to August 2010
Designation
Freelance Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Edited chapters in “Clinical handbook of hypertension”
Also worked on “Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)” for
McMillan’s Nature division
Other topics worked on include female dermatology, pediatric
dermatology, and genital disorders
ELSEVIER
From August 2008 to August 2009
Designation
Freelance Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Contributed to multiple projects for Elsevier, including the AIIMS
Examination series, which featured synopses, questions, answers, and
explanations, as well as examination materials on forensic medicine.
Responsibilities at Elsevier included pre-editing and editing
manuscripts, followed by proofreading the final layouts.
Pre-edited and edited the AIIMS PGME 2008 examination materials.
TECH BOOKS (NOW
APTARA)
December 2007 to October 2008
Designation
Full-time Copy Editor
Responsibilities
Began as a trainee copy editor, receiving training in using the AMA (9th
and 10th editions) and APA style manuals.
Worked on journals from Lippincott (U.S.), Taylor and Francis (U.K. &
U.S.), and the "e-journal" eplasty.
Managed the copy editing of the eplasty journal at Aptara,
transitioning to an independent copy editor after 5 months of
supervised work, adhering to the AMA 9th edition guidelines.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Served as an editor for a Coffee Table Book of the Army Dental Corps, India.
Developed content for an orthopedic book published by Astral Pvt Ltd.
Gained experience in all levels of editing (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3).
Passed the sample test for Tata McGraw-Hill and was added to their pool of freelancers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 2007
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences—66.7%, First Class
Senior Secondary (A.I.S.S.E), 2000
CBSE—78.4%, First Div
Secondary (A.I.S.S.E), 1998 CBSE—77.2%, First Div
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Authored four stories for "Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul at Work."
Secured distinctions in various subjects during graduation
Have held the designations of School Captain (Army School), House Captain, & Sports
Captain and conducted (MC) annual functions & college functions—a TEAM player
Have been an active participant in debates and elocutions throughout school and college
life.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Age & Date of Birth : 42 years, August 23, 1982
Sex
: Female
Nationality
: Indian
Languages Known : English and Hindi
Marital Status
: Married
Areas of Interest
: Singing and reading
Notice period
: Immediate joiner
Contact Number: -
Permanent Residence: Pune
Email ID:-
Salary expectations are negotiable for WFH opportunities
