Senior Product Management, Research Integrity and Certification

Scopus data adheres to rigorous policies for selection, coverage, and processing, as established by the Content & Policy team. This team works with an independent Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB), consisting of 17 esteemed international scholars who are responsible for selecting the content included in Scopus. Amidst increasing concerns about publishing malpractice in the research community, maintaining the integrity of the Scopus corpus is paramount. Ensuring that both the content and the metrics used to evaluate it uphold high standards of integrity is a top priority. This process is conducted meticulously and in collaboration with the publishers of the content, often under the scrutiny of media attention., As a Senior Product Manager Research Integrity and Certification, you work together with your Content & Policy team members to address publication malpractice and research integrity issues. You determine the strategy for certification and evaluation of risk in research. You work together with data scientists and technology teams at Elsevier to further develop our tools to detect publication malpractice. You manage the narrative and thought leadership about research integrity in the academic community in collaboration with the Marketing and Global Communications teams. As this often happens in the public eye and issues may get escalated, alignment with Senior Management and the RELX Global Affairs team is needed.,

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic vision for research integrity and certification within Scopus, aligning with Elsevier's overall mission and goals.
• Product Development: Oversee the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and tools to support research integrity and certification processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, publishers, and institutions, to ensure alignment and address their needs.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of Scopus data and services.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats related to research integrity and certification.
• Reporting and Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of research integrity and certification initiatives.
  
  Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of product management experience, preferably in the academic publishing or research industry.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of research integrity and certification processes.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data.
Personal Attributes:
• Passion for advancing research integrity and quality.
• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• High ethical standards and commitment to transparency.
Work in a way that works for you

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

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.
• 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 well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
• Dutch Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Profit Share Bonus
• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Home, office or commuting allowance
• Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
• Flexible working hours
• Personal Choice budget
• Variety of online training courses and career roadshows
• Wellbeing programs and gym facility in the office
• Internal communities and networks
• Various employee discounts
• Recruitment introduction reward
• Work from anywhere
• Employee Assistance Program (global)
• Annual Event
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.