Peer Review Associate-Sage India

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Peer Review Management

• Review submitted manuscripts to ensure compliance with submission criteria and readiness for the Sage Track system.
• Invite, assign, and assist reviewers; follow up with editors, associate editors, reviewers, and authors to ensure tasks are completed within defined deadlines.
• Ensure authors of accepted manuscripts complete and submit electronic contributor forms via Sage Track.
• Verify accepted manuscripts for completeness before export to the Sage Production team, including:
• Updated author contact information
• Editable file formats
• Permissions for copyrighted material
• References conforming to appropriate style (APA, Chicago, ASA, AMA, CSE, etc.)
• Export accepted manuscripts to the Sage Production Editor within specified deadlines.
• Respond promptly and professionally to queries from editors, authors, reviewers, and Sage staff.
• Maintain and update Sage Track email templates as needed.
• Oversee peer review health for journals with Editorial Assistant support, including troubleshooting, managing editor relationships, and providing guidance.
• Complete and maintain daily task trackers and share weekly performance reports with the Peer Review Supervisor and Manager.
• Run periodic reports from Sage Track and update overdue task reports before weekly meetings.
• Troubleshoot and ensure Sage Track sites function properly and remain aligned with global standards.
  

Communication & Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact between journal editors and Sage for peer review updates and progress.
• Communicate Editorial Board updates to the Publishing and Production Editors.
• Escalate tense or volatile communications to the supervisor and share positive feedback when received.
• Respond to email inquiries within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
  

Team Support

• Provide assistance to peer review team members as needed.
• Participate in projects, committees, or task forces as assigned.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes.
  

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of peer review processes and systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other: Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion