Job Description

Research Integrity Team Leader

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.


Our guaranteed independence means we're free to:

Do more

- supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact.

Work together

- building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning.

Think long-term

- experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas.

About our Team:

The Research Integrity Team at Sage is responsible for the resolution of publication ethics issues across the Sage journals portfolio. We ensure that post-publication concerns are resolved in line with the guidance issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Sage policies. Our collaborative efforts with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues in editorial, peer review and production roles ensure that emerging threats to research integrity are detected prior to publication to safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Research Integrity Team leader? Are you?

Aresearch integrity expert with excellent understanding of research, publication ethics and be familiar with industry best practices in these areas? Proficientat managing multiple expectations from global stakeholders Experienced intraining others, developing processes and documentation to streamline operations within publishing? A strong and collaborative communicator,with robust problem-solving skills

Key Accountabilities:

Working with the Associate Director, Research Integrity, and (Senior) Research Integrity Manager to implement and embed Sage's policies, processes, internal and external resources around research, pre-publication and post-publication ethics Effectively supervise a team of research integrity specialists working on publication ethics cases and escalations from other Sage teams Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of Sage in investigating publication ethics cases and bringing them to resolution in a timely manner. Use judgement in escalating sensitive and controversial cases, ensuring that the appropriate staff members are involved and key internal stakeholders are apprised of situations that may pose a risk to Sage. Working with the (Senior) Research Integrity Manager, provide training and development to stakeholders who may encounter breaches of publication ethics Provide regular reports on cases and trends to the Associate Director, Research Integrity and identify ways to be more effective and efficient at case resolution Create resources and training for research integrity specialists, to ensure a high level of expertise within the team, and support their professional development

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Extensive experience of working on a range of publication ethics cases in journals. Demonstrate understanding of operational needs of a specialist team in journals publishing Direct experience of line management Experience of developing research integrity specialist skills in others via training, documentation and resources High attention to detail and organisation skills to manage multiple priorities Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and confidently Strong persuasion skills in pressured situations to ensure external parties adopt Sage's recommended actions to resolve ethics cases. Understanding of international research best practices and applicable regulations, the journal publication process and the wider scholarly communication landscape. Problem solving skills, including working effectively with external parties who may be adversarial and/or difficult to reach resolution with. Familiarity with ScholarOne and the Unusual Activity Detection tool is desirable. A scientific research background is highly desirable

A cover letter is important to us,

this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.