Associate Director, Research Integrity

at  Sage

About our Team:
The Journals Editorial department is a vibrant and dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about research and publishing. We are responsible for developing and growing a diverse portfolio of high-quality, valuable journals across the social sciences, STEM fields, and various business models, whilst adapting to a changing market. Our collaborative efforts with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues in editorial, marketing, and production roles ensure the growth, success, and long-term sustainability of our program. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Associate Director, Research Integrity? Are you?

• A seasoned expert on research integrity and publication ethics, with extensive experience in an editorial role and a strong background in research.
• Highly adept in navigating complex ethical issues and managing sensitive situations with confidence, discretion and good judgement. Able to manage multiple expectations from diverse stakeholders.
• An experienced manager with proven ability to mentor and develop a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ethical awareness, and professional growth.
• A strategic thought-leader, skilled in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• A proficient and collaborative communicator, with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in research integrity, influencing global standards and practices across Sage.
• Develop, maintain and enforce policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with ethical standards in publishing and industry best practice, and to respond proactively to emerging threats.
• Working with key stakeholders, translate the Editorial department’s strategic objectives on quality and integrity into actionable plans that elevate SAGE’s ethical policies and procedures across the global organisation.
• Provide high level training and resources to internal teams and external stakeholders on best practices in research integrity and ethical publishing.
• Lead collaborations with technology colleagues on innovative approaches to detecting ethical issues, with a focus on robust scalable solutions.
• Lead the global Research Integrity team in handling cases arising on Sage journals: ensure the team is delivering a high level of support and expertise to Sage staff, journal editors and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ethical awareness, and professional growth.
• Manage risk to Sage’s reputation and act as the point of escalation for the most complex and sensitive cases.
• Contribute to the development of global policies and processes that support Sage’s aims to publish content that is inclusive and free from bias.
• Represent Sage in the broader scholarly communications community, upholding Sage’s reputation for quality and integrity.
• Working with the [Senior] Research Integrity Manager, prepare reports and communicate with senior management about issues, trends, and progress in research integrity efforts.
  If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.