Research Integrity Auditor

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About the Role:

1 year fixed-term contract

About this role

Integrity experts in the Integrity Assurance & Case Resolution team within Publishing Solutions & Performance manage ethical cases escalated to them for resolution; cases can originate from any number of placesincluding an alert from external stakeholders such as whistle-blower reader reviewer editor author or as a result of a screen (e.g. image screen or similar). Cases may be related to articles at any stage of the publication process from submission through publication or pertain to work that is already published. Multiple journals and/or articles and authors/editors/reviewers may be all cases Wileys own ethical best practice guidelines are followed as are those of the Committee for Publishing Ethics (COPE); in complex cases consultation with COPE may be sought.

How you will make an impact:
- Lead the peer-to-peer training and instruction of less experienced colleagues;
- Create instructional resources and training materials for entry level colleagues and continuous training of established colleagues

- Evaluate/triage Integrity tickets/cases (received via IPG or FreshDesk)
- Investigate integrity assigned cases through to resolution with appropriate prioritization based on criteria established by the Director of the team and in line with COPE guidance and established Wiley best practices/standards to appropriate resolution
- Work within established processes to draft review and publish statements of concern retraction notices etc.

Performance Improvement
- Monitoring the day-to-day performance of vendor teams through their handling of individual tickets and raise concerns with appropriate team manager;
- Review data routinely to identify concerning patterns of behavior raising any such issues with the manager/Director;
- Review reporting to identify trends or opportunities for improvement and provide input on business cases or improvement plans aimed at long-term resolution of performance challenges;
- Lead or participate actively in project-based improvement efforts in partnership with Editorial Excellence and other relevant teams within Publishing Solutions & Performance;
- Take a leading role in integrity clusters comprised of experts of varying levels as well as engagement with the IPG as appropriate

Training & Development
- Stay abreast of topical issues in the field of research integrity and publishing ethics through attendance of both virtual and local seminars/webinars/conferences extensive reading of industry publications (e.g. RetractionWatch The Scholarly Kitchen etc.)

What we look for:

• Have at least 4-8 years of experience in scholarly publishing
• Highly trained in integrity and ethics best practices able to manage complex integrity cases efficiently and autonomously
• Excellent collaboration skills with various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent English skills

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the worlds most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement empowering knowledge-seekers to transform todays biggest obstacles into tomorrows brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing we continue to evolve knowledge seekers steps into strides illuminating their path forward to personal educational and professional success at every stage. Around the globe we break down barriers for innovators empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields adapt their workforces and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status genetic information or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community learn and grow.

We are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom Canada and USA based roles.

When applying please attach your resume/CV to be considered.