Associate Contract and Integrity Advisor at Springer Nature

New Delhi, delhi, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Microsoft Applications, Google Applications, Data Analysis, Reporting, Training Development, Publishing Ethics, Research Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Prioritization Skills, Metadata Screening, Contract Negotiation, Peer Review

Industry

Information Services

Description

Job Title: Associate Contract and Integrity Advisor Location: New Delhi About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. About the Role This role within the Books Research Publishing group supports the Editorial Design team with contract negotiation, rights securement, peer review, publishing ethics and integrity evaluation of the content delivered by our authors and editors, with a focus on a best-in-class author experience. Role Responsibilities: Advise on contracting, third party permissions and integrity queries, escalating and liaising with other departments as needed. Support with screening metadata and manuscripts in our publishing tools and communicating findings. Analyse data and prepare reports and dashboards to log compliance and prepare business cases. Create and maintain instruction manuals for staff on workflows, processes and policies relevant to their daily work around rights and integrity. Support the preparation of training materials and documentation for contracting and integrity topics. Participate in training sessions to build internal knowledge. Investigate and document policies and guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research publishing. Stay informed on current publishing ethics, research integrity trends, new developments & tools, and share further updates. Assist in exploring future of scientific and academic book publishing considering the use of LLMs and feedback to the team on findings. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Fluent written and verbal English communication skills to convey complex information clearly. Ability to work collaboratively with in-house teams and build strong relationships. Strong proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications and tools (Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.), with the ability to use them effectively for collaboration, analysis, and communication. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach and strong prioritization skills. Comfortable working with data, Boolean operators and basic reporting tools (e.g. sql, Google Big Query). Able to develop and present training materials to large audiences, both virtual and in-person. Desirable: Experience in publishing and working in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities with speed and accuracy. Understanding of Books publication processes and workflows. Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix environment. Strong engagement and motivational skills to bring Editorial teams on board with new processes. At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodations. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers #LI-RT1 Job Posting End Date: 31-12-2025 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.

Responsibilities

The role involves advising on contracting, third-party permissions, and integrity queries while supporting the Editorial Design team. Responsibilities also include analyzing data, preparing reports, and creating training materials related to rights and integrity.