Peer Review Operations Manager
Frontiers MediaMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Posted April 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Frontiers is 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.
Job Description
Frontiers is seeking a Peer Review Operations Manager to optimize the workflow and processes within a dedicated sub-team of specialists handling the peer review of scholarly journals. The position aims to enhance team productivity, drive continuous improvement in peer review processes, and support the team's involvement in broader departmental strategic projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an operational/process driven role within a target-led commercial organization
- Proven experience within a publishing role, with an understanding of the changes and challenges facing academic publishing
- Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English
- Sound and mature judgement, tactful when liaising with multiple stakeholders
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust quickly to work effectively with stakeholders in other departments with competing priorities and resources
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to digest large amounts of information and react effectively to urgent situations
- Initiative taking, dynamic and focused personality
- A working knowledge of flowcharts, process maps and spreadsheet programs would be an advantage
- Self-stater attitude and take initiative when problem-solving
Benefits
- 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