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Research Integrity Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Frontiers

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy
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

The role

At Frontiers, our purpose is simple yet ambitious: to make science open. We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.

We are one of the world's largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers.

Joining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organization at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation - working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society. To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video:

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

We are seeking a Research Integrity Manager to use their advanced expertise in ethics and quality standards in research to safeguard the integrity of our publishing process and, establish best practices so that Frontiers becomes a symbol of high-quality science.

What you'll do

Lead and develop a team of Research Integrity specialists to maintain good performance across the team
Drive continuous improvement, whilst identifying areas of improvement where necessary
Maintain and uphold research integrity standards, keeping in mind quality criteria and any concerns
Engage with the research community and internal stakeholders, communicating on ethical concerns and issues and providing feedback to relevant stakeholders
Training new team members and providing continuous training as well as performance feedback and appraisals
Monitoring the sub-team progress towards defined targets provided by Senior Manager
Identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions and new strategies, as well as implementing them
Screening submissions for quality criteria and following up on cases as necessary
Communicating with researchers and academics regarding ethical issues related to scholarly publishing;
Investigating post-publication concerns

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

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.

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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.

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