Job Title Senior Peer Review Associate (SPRA) – Peer Review Department Global Services, Peer Review (Hybrid Journal) Job Purpose The Senior Peer Review Associate (SPRA) is responsible for independently managing end-to-end peer review workflows for assigned journals, ensuring the timely progression of manuscripts through the editorial and peer review process while maintaining quality, compliance, and service excellence. The role serves as a key liaison between journal editors, reviewers, authors, and internal stakeholders, driving operational efficiency, journal health, and adherence to publishing standards. In addition to managing peer review operations, the SPRA contributes to process improvement initiatives, reporting and analytics, journal performance monitoring, training of current team members, and implementation of global peer review best practices. Key Responsibilities Peer Review Management Conduct initial manuscript quality checks in Sage Track to ensure submissions comply with journal and publisher requirements and are ready to enter peer review. Manage reviewer invitations,



assignments, and follow-ups to facilitate timely completion of peer review activities. Monitor manuscript progress throughout the editorial workflow and proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and overdue tasks. Follow up with editors, associate editors, reviewers, and authors to ensure completion of assigned actions within defined timelines. Ensure accepted manuscript files meet production readiness standards, including: Complete and accurate author information Editable source files Copyright permissions and supporting documentation Compliance with journal reference styles (APA, AMA, Harvard, etc.) Completion of contributor and publication forms Export accepted manuscripts to Production within agreed publication deadlines and quality standards. Respond promptly and professionally to queries from editors, reviewers, authors, and internal stakeholders. Journal Health & Performance Manageme

📌 Senior Peer Review Associate (Champawat)
🏢 Sage
📍 Champawat