Frontiers
Head of External Affairs, US & North America
Frontiers, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Head of External Affairs, US & North America
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Head of External Affairs, US & North America
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Frontiers
Who We Are We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports
www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko
What We Can Offer You At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in‑person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
Role Overview The Head of External Affairs, US & North America, will shape Frontiers’ presence and influence across the region, forging strategic relationships and advancing the transition toward Open Science.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development: Driving Open Science policy development and uptake as well as budget prioritization at federal, state and institutions levels.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders in US science policy including in Congress, Federal Agencies, OSTP, National Academy of Sciences among others. Engage with key state-level policy bodies.
Develop relationships with influential stakeholders and decision‑makers at institutions, universities, advocacy groups among others.
Develop and deploy advocacy plans to promote the uptake of policies that support Open Science and Open Access publishing, in particular the models and services offered by Frontiers in the US market.
Actively participate in External Affairs in the US, fostering relationships with funding bodies, policy makers, societies and other key organizations and bodies, to promote Open Science, and further Frontiers’ mission and business.
Stay abreast of industry trends, Open Science, and competitor activities.
Cultivate and demonstrate thought Leadership in matters around publishing models, Open Science, impact, and publishing innovation to build up the brand and profile of Frontiers in the US. Close collaboration with PR, Marketing, and External Affairs.
Business Development: Institutional outreach, relationship building and collaboration with key contacts at potential institutional partners based in the USA.
Work with the rest of the External Affairs team and with the Sales (Institutional Partnerships) team to identify strategic institutional partners including universities, libraries, and research organizations, and identify key decision-makers.
Cultivate strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders at prospective institutions, with the aim to influence budget allocation towards Frontiers.
Develop and leverage relationships at potential client institutions to generate business leads for the Institutional Partnerships team.
Market Analysis: Work closely with the business intelligence team to identify and prioritize new opportunities.
Reputation management and troubleshooting: Engage with institutions to promote and maintain Frontiers reputation; work in coordination with the PR and social media teams to promote positive perceptions of Frontiers in the media and social media; engage institutions in the US when problems arise that can affect the perception and reputation of Frontiers.
Represent Frontiers at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance visibility and build connections. When needed, the candidate will also liaise with Societies.
Abilities, competences, skills
A strategic mindset and long‑term view of Open Science trends in the US
A strong network among US academic and science policy institutions
A proven track record of partnership development, strong communication skills
A strong teamwork mindset and a deep understanding of the academic and corporate publishing landscape
Ability to work independently and autonomously
They will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action
Willingness to travel within the US and abroad
Excellent and comfortable public speaker and presenter
Qualifications
Masters or Doctoral degree in a related field (Business, Policy, Academia, Librarianship, Publishing, etc.)
Proven experience in a similar role within the publishing industry, particularly in institutional relations or pre‑sales
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research and analyze trends
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events
Apply now Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.
Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.
Equal opportunity statement Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.
Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry:
Research Services
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Head of External Affairs, US & North America
role at
Frontiers
Who We Are We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports
www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko
What We Can Offer You At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in‑person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
Role Overview The Head of External Affairs, US & North America, will shape Frontiers’ presence and influence across the region, forging strategic relationships and advancing the transition toward Open Science.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development: Driving Open Science policy development and uptake as well as budget prioritization at federal, state and institutions levels.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders in US science policy including in Congress, Federal Agencies, OSTP, National Academy of Sciences among others. Engage with key state-level policy bodies.
Develop relationships with influential stakeholders and decision‑makers at institutions, universities, advocacy groups among others.
Develop and deploy advocacy plans to promote the uptake of policies that support Open Science and Open Access publishing, in particular the models and services offered by Frontiers in the US market.
Actively participate in External Affairs in the US, fostering relationships with funding bodies, policy makers, societies and other key organizations and bodies, to promote Open Science, and further Frontiers’ mission and business.
Stay abreast of industry trends, Open Science, and competitor activities.
Cultivate and demonstrate thought Leadership in matters around publishing models, Open Science, impact, and publishing innovation to build up the brand and profile of Frontiers in the US. Close collaboration with PR, Marketing, and External Affairs.
Business Development: Institutional outreach, relationship building and collaboration with key contacts at potential institutional partners based in the USA.
Work with the rest of the External Affairs team and with the Sales (Institutional Partnerships) team to identify strategic institutional partners including universities, libraries, and research organizations, and identify key decision-makers.
Cultivate strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders at prospective institutions, with the aim to influence budget allocation towards Frontiers.
Develop and leverage relationships at potential client institutions to generate business leads for the Institutional Partnerships team.
Market Analysis: Work closely with the business intelligence team to identify and prioritize new opportunities.
Reputation management and troubleshooting: Engage with institutions to promote and maintain Frontiers reputation; work in coordination with the PR and social media teams to promote positive perceptions of Frontiers in the media and social media; engage institutions in the US when problems arise that can affect the perception and reputation of Frontiers.
Represent Frontiers at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance visibility and build connections. When needed, the candidate will also liaise with Societies.
Abilities, competences, skills
A strategic mindset and long‑term view of Open Science trends in the US
A strong network among US academic and science policy institutions
A proven track record of partnership development, strong communication skills
A strong teamwork mindset and a deep understanding of the academic and corporate publishing landscape
Ability to work independently and autonomously
They will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action
Willingness to travel within the US and abroad
Excellent and comfortable public speaker and presenter
Qualifications
Masters or Doctoral degree in a related field (Business, Policy, Academia, Librarianship, Publishing, etc.)
Proven experience in a similar role within the publishing industry, particularly in institutional relations or pre‑sales
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research and analyze trends
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events
Apply now Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.
Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.
Equal opportunity statement Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.
Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry:
Research Services
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