WHAT WE’RE LIKE TO WORK FOR

Driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, being customer-centred and continuous learning, we strive to advance the knowledge of clinical trials, research and statistical science for public benefit. Alongside other important work, we’ve had major involvement in two major breast cancer studies where the drug trial results changed the standard care and treatments given to patients with breast cancer.

Join the Frontier Science Scotland team and you’ll be a part of an organisation full of experts in their field. But that doesn’t mean we rest on our laurels: we encourage every employee to pursue professional development opportunities in whatever form is most meaningful for them. This could look like part-time studying alongside work, presenting at conferences or contributing to academic journals.

Fair Work at Frontier Science Scotland

At Frontier Science Scotland we are committed to fostering a working environment built on the principles of fair and dignified work, in line with the Fair Work Framework developed by the Fair Work Convention.

Our Commitments

Effective voice & participation — We provide a safe environment where dialogue and challenge are dealt with constructively, and where workers’ views are sought out, listened to, and can make a difference.

Opportunity & inclusion — We are committed to equal access to jobs, training, career progression and development, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Security & fair pay — We offer stable, predictable contracts, fair and timely pay, and we are a Living Wage employer.

Fulfilment & personal development — We believe in the benefits of taking part in appropriately challenging work and taking up opportunities for personal growth and career development through learning and training.

Respect, dignity & wellbeing — We foster a culture of dignity through mutual respect, kindness and fairness. We prioritise safe, healthy work practices, and work-life balance.
We recognise that delivering fair work is not a one-time commitment, but an ongoing journey. We incorporate staff feedback into regular reviews of our policies to achieve continuous improvement of our workplace.

While many of our employees work remotely all or some of the time, we create opportunities for everyone to get together whenever possible, enjoying informal coffee mornings in our office and meals out together at Christmas and other special occasions. If you’re working in the office, there’s always somebody to go out for a lunchtime walk, run or cold-water dip with – this is when our amazing National Park surroundings come into their own.

We’re committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone can work together and achieve their potential.

We welcome the whole person to work, and understand that each of us brings our own experiences and backgrounds to what we do – in all business areas, functions and locations. Our actions around inclusion are important first and foremost because nobody should feel excluded or uncomfortable at work, but also because it’s our belief that having a diverse workforce benefits our organisation, bringing in fresh ideas and approaches.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our Equal Opportunities and Anti-harassment policy.