Research Integrity Lead (Stm Publishing)

TL;DR

Research Integrity Lead (STM Publishing): Provides strategic and operational leadership for research integrity and publishing ethics across the Health Research journals portfolio with an accent on preventing, detecting, and managing integrity risks throughout the publication lifecycle. Focus on advising senior publishing leadership, supporting editors and publishers in complex cases, and ensuring consistent, transparent, and proportionate responses aligned with COPE and industry standards.

Location: Hybrid (8 days/month) in USA - Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $83,700.00 - $146,800.00 USD

Company

hirify.global offers information, software, and services for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, governance, risk & compliance, and legal & regulatory sectors.

What you will do

• Define and maintain a clear research integrity framework, covering pre‑publication screening, investigations, and post‑publication actions.
• Advise senior publishing leadership and individual publishers on emerging integrity risks, resourcing needs, and reputational exposure.
• Act as a senior advisor on complex or high‑risk integrity cases, including suspected paper‑mill activity, fabricated data, manipulated images, authorship disputes, and AI‑related concerns.
• Lead the adoption and effective use of integrity screening tools and signals, in collaboration with Technology and Editorial Operations.
• Develop targeted training and guidance for publishers, editors, and society partners to strengthen early detection and consistent handling of integrity issues.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and working groups.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of STM publishing experience required.
• Must be available to travel less than 10% globally.
• Significant experience in scholarly publishing, research integrity, or publication ethics.
• Deep familiarity with COPE Core Practices, STM guidance, and standard investigation workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, ambiguous, and sensitive cases with sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills in a matrixed, international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans.
• 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits.
• Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Vacation and Sick Time.
• Paid Parental Leave.