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Publishing Development Specialist | Health & Biomedical Sciences

On-site in Madrid·Added 5 days ago

Frontiers

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Frontiers doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology or a related field is a big plus” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme - wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support
Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub
A locally relevant benefits package aligned to your country - e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision, where applicable - we can share more about it during our first screening
Collaboration-led, office-first culture - we prioritise in-person teamwork, with role-appropriate adjustments when needed, in line with company policy
International teams - a diverse, global culture and a strong peer-learning environment

Requirements

What we're looking for

You bring experience in sales, outreach, or business development with a proven track record of hitting targets.
You enjoy fast-paced environments, handle multiple projects with ease, and know how to prioritize your day.
You have a strong grasp of AI-based tools in a business operations context. Experience using AI in sales or outreach workflows is a plus.
You are a natural communicator who is persuasive, personable, and loves building professional relationships and your English is fluent, both spoken and written, as you will be communicating with global researchers and international teams every day.
You have an entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for opportunities and taking the initiative to make things happen.
Degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology or a related field is a big plus

The role

Do you have an academic background in medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, neuroscience, pharmacology or a related discipline?

Are you looking for an alternative career path that allows you to stay connected to research while developing commercial, relationship-management, and business development skills?

At Frontiers, you'll work at the intersection of science, publishing, and stakeholder engagement to support the growth of leading scientific journals.

What you'll do

Reach out directly to researchers and editors to spark new collaborations, launch dedicated article collections, recruit into the Editorial Board, commission manuscripts, and liaise with Chief Editors at a journal section level.
Manage a dynamic sales pipeline, taking opportunities from first contact through to successful publication.
Use AI tools daily to research prospects, personalize outreach, and manage your pipeline more efficiently.
Cultivate trust and build long-term professional relationships with editors and authors.
Represent our journals at scientific conferences, webinars, and online events to increase their market footprint.

About Frontiers

Frontiers is a leading open-access academic publisher based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in peer-reviewed scientific journals across a wide range of disciplines including health, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The company operates a digital publishing platform that connects researchers, editors, and reviewers globally, with a portfolio of over 200 journals and a strong reputation for rigorous peer review and rapid publication times.

Frontiers has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid, and is actively expanding its technology and publishing operations there. The company's culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive option for international professionals. They offer roles in software engineering, research integrity, and publishing development, providing a dynamic environment for those looking to contribute to the future of scientific communication.

Industry: Science Publishing
Founded: 2007
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
In Spain: Madrid
Website: frontiersin.org

Good to know if you are moving

Frontiers operates with English as its working language, so international professionals can integrate without needing Spanish fluency.
The company has a strong remote-work culture, with many roles offering flexible or fully remote arrangements.
Spain is a key growth hub for Frontiers, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a significant number of open roles there.
The company offers a modern, digital-first environment with opportunities to work on products used by millions of researchers worldwide.
Frontiers provides a structured career path in a fast-growing, international company, with roles spanning engineering, product, and publishing operations.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Frontiers, we are on a mission to make science open. Most research today sits behind paywalls, meaning only people at well-funded universities or those who can pay get to read it. Open access flips that: every article we publish is peer-reviewed and made available online to anyone, anywhere at no cost. As one of the world's largest and most influential open-access publishers, we've seen Frontiers research cited 16 million times, and viewed and downloaded more than 5.3 billion times, proof of what science without barriers can do.

Additional information

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.

Do you want to be part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation, working alongside colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society? Share your application in English now!

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