The Research Integrity Lead provides strategic leadership to prevent, detect, and manage integrity risks such as paper mills and AI misuse across the Health Research journals portfolio
Job Summary
The Research Integrity Lead provides strategic leadership to prevent, detect, and manage integrity risks such as paper mills and AI misuse across the Health Research journals portfolio.
This role acts as a central expert function advising senior leadership on complex cases while ensuring consistent responses aligned with COPE and industry standards.
The position drives the adoption of integrity screening tools and promotes a culture of preventive integrity to safeguard the credibility of the scholarly record.
Matching Summary
The Research Integrity Lead provides strategic leadership to prevent, detect, and manage integrity risks such as paper mills and AI misuse across the Health Research journals portfolio.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years STM publishing experience
Expertise in COPE Core Practices
Knowledge of paper mill detection
Experience with AI misuse policies
Proficiency in image manipulation tools
Nice-to-have
PhD in Health or Medical discipline
Participation in cross-industry initiatives
Experience implementing screening tools
Prior editorial leadership background
Global travel availability under 10%
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years in STM publishing or research integrity
Demonstrated expertise in misconduct investigations