About the Planet Prize The Frontiers Planet Prize is the world’s largest prize in scientific solutions for planetary health. Founded on Earth Day 2022 by the Frontiers Research Foundation — it awards three prizes of $1 million each year to the world’s most innovative sustainability scientists.
The prize identifies and promotes research with the greatest potential to keep our planet within the nine planetary boundaries. It brings together leading universities, national academies of science, and a prestigious Jury of 100, alongside partners including the International Science Council.
About the role
You’ll lead a dedicated team and act as the primary point of contact for a team spanning operations, communications, events, and strategic partnerships. Your mission: grow the prize’s global nomination network, amplify the impact of each annual edition, and represent the prize to academic, scientific, and VIP audiences worldwide.
What you’ll do
Build the nomination network. Onboard research institutions and national academies of sciences to secure a strong, engaged cohort of National Champions each year.
Strategically oversee the successful deployment of each annual edition. Ensure alignment across operations, implementation to deliver on the prize’s core mission
Provide high-level direction for the annual ceremony. Ensure its successful delivery in line with the prize’s ambition and global positioning.
Deepen strategic partnerships. Engage key partners — including the International Science Council, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the Villars Institute, and the African Academy of Sciences - to raise visibility across the earth system science and planetary health communities.
Represent the prize. Act as official spokesperson alongside the Director, presenting the prize to VIPs, prospective partners, and the wider public.
Lead the team. Manage and develop direct reports
Champion AI-driven efficiency. Set