Head of External Affairs — Open Science Policy (NA)

Frontiers; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra wellbeing days

Paid volunteering days

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development support

Competitive local benefits

Job summary

A leading research publication organization is seeking a Head of External Affairs for North America to enhance its profile in the open science community. The role demands strategic communication and relationship-building skills, overseeing outreach initiatives and advocacy for open-access publishing. Candidates should possess extensive experience in communications, with a strong grasp of the scholarly communication ecosystem. This position offers competitive local benefits and a welcome environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, external relations, or a related field, preferably in academia.
• Proven experience leading strategic initiatives and managing high-impact outreach campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the open-access publishing landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external affairs strategy.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead communications and advocacy efforts around open science.

Skills

Strategic communications

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Relevant advanced degree

Job description

A leading research publication organization is seeking a Head of External Affairs for North America to enhance its profile in the open science community. The role demands strategic communication and relationship-building skills, overseeing outreach initiatives and advocacy for open-access publishing. Candidates should possess extensive experience in communications, with a strong grasp of the scholarly communication ecosystem. This position offers competitive local benefits and a welcome environment focused on diversity and inclusion.