Strategy Associate

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.

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)

The role

The Strategy Associate plays a key role in enabling organizational alignment and strengthening the strategic planning process at Frontiers. This role supports the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of company-wide strategic planning activities, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across all levels of the organization. By developing frameworks, facilitating planning cycles, and ensuring transparent, stakeholder-focused communication, the Strategy Associate helps translate strategic vision into actionable plans. The role also contributes to the monitoring and analysis of progress against strategic goals, providing insights and recommendations that drive effective decision-making and sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communication: Develop and implement communication channels to share strategic goals and initiatives across the organization. Tailor communications to different stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and operational teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Strategic Planning Processes: Support establishment and refinement of processes to support the development, tracking, and review of company-wide and departmental strategies. Create templates, frameworks, and tools for strategic planning and ensure their consistent use.
• Strategic Events: Support planning, coordination, and execution of key strategic and corporate events (such as leadership offsites, strategic reviews and business planning sessions). Ensure alignment with organizational priorities and seamless delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the strategy team and other departments to ensure understanding and alignment on strategic priorities. Gather feedback, surface challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Analysis and Recommendations: Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate existing strategies and identify areas for improvement. Provide actionable, data-driven recommendations and present findings clearly to various audiences.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of strategic planning principles and organizational alignment, with experience in cross-departmental collaboration.
• Knowledge of scientific publishing industry workflows and metrics.
• Familiarity with strategic planning tools such as OKRs, SWOT, or Balanced Scorecards, and knowledge of scientific publishing workflows and metrics.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau), as well as advanced skills in presentation and documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, process mapping).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira).
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) or data analysis (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are considered assets.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, with the ability to communicate strategic information clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to support strategic events and planning cycles.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in strategy, business operations, management consulting, or a related analytical/project-focused role.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Management, Economics or related fields preferred but not mandatory).

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English. 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.