Team Leader- Manuscript Screening
Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
About our Team
At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2800+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
About the Role
Within Elsevier's Science, Technology, and Medical Journal (STMJ) publishing division, we are looking for a Team Leader to strengthen the Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics Center of Expertise through leadership and team management, executing best practices, testing and implementing technological solutions for Ethics Pre-publication Screening workflow, and offering support on research integrity matters to STMJ colleagues.
Responsibilities
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Managing up to ten team members in a global organization
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Coaching the team to work with diverse stakeholders across Elsevier – including the Publishing teams, Legal team, Technology teams, and Operations team – to resolve ethics cases
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Recruiting, retaining and developing our talent: develop the team to an expert level
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Ensuring the team adheres to deadlines, and that team members understand sensitivities and nuances to effectively screen the manuscript and validate editors - including communications with all parties, and operational actions.
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Continuously reviewing workflows, processes, and policies and working to revise and improve them where necessary.
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Working with the L&D team to contribute to the development and provision of education and training on research integrity and publishing ethics to Publishing teams and Editors.
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Staying up to date on market trends and changes to best practices and acting as a thought leader for research integrity and publishing ethics within Elsevier
Requirements
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Have Strong experience / 5+ years in scholarly research, scholarly publishing, and/or research integrity
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Have Proven record in delivering results, prioritizing customer and business needs, and collaborating with different teams
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Have Excellent ability to communicate findings and recommendations in a clear, effective, and engaging manner for diverse audiences
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Have Proven experience managing a team, with a strong focus on coaching and developing talent
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Be a graduate degree holder or higher
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Applications with Cover Letter will be considered
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
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Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
● Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
● Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
● Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
● Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
● Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
● Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
● Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
● New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
● Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
● Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
● Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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