Senior Data Analyst II

Elsevier; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to own complex data products from question through delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders and technical colleagues, contributing hands-on to data models and semantic layers for AI-based solutions while ensuring reliable, reusable outcomes.

You will collaborate with product managers and analytics engineers to translate business needs into scalable analytics, dashboards and data workflows, accelerating data-driven

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a data-oriented role with a track record of owning complex projects to delivery.
• Ability to translate loosely defined business questions into data solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator who can influence senior and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data preparation and blending in Excel, Snowflake or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex analytics projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and analytics engineers on data product development with governance.
• Influence stakeholders and shape data-driven decision making at the senior level.
• Adopt emerging tools and techniques to improve speed and quality of end solutions.
• Coach junior colleagues in business engagement and end-to-end project management.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

AI concepts

Data modeling

Data prep

Tools

Snowflake

Excel

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

Are you excited by the opportunity to turn complex business questions into trusted data products and analytics solutions?

Would you enjoy combining analytics, stakeholder partnership and emerging AI techniques to help shape data-driven decision-making?

Location: Oxford

About our Team

Our STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.

The STMJ Data & Analytics team is a global group of data professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and analytics that enable data‑driven decision‑making. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the team transforms complex data into actionable recommendations that drive performance, innovation, and customer value.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will own complex data products and solutions from initial business questions through to delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders and technical colleagues, contributing hands‑on to data models and semantic layers for AI‑based solutions while helping the team deliver reliable, reusable outcomes at pace.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex analytics projects from planning through delivery, translating loosely defined business questions into the right data solutions to address them
• Collaborate directly with product managers, analytics engineers and other technologists on data product and solution development, applying governance principles to ensure our products are reliable and reusable
• Engage and influence internally, acting as a trusted thought partner to senior stakeholders, playing a direct role in shaping strategy and advocating for data‑driven decision making
• Continuously adapt to new tools and technologies, adopting emerging techniques to improve our end solutions and critically, our speed of delivery
• Play a direct role in levelling up the team by coaching junior colleagues in business engagement, analysis design and end‑to‑end project management

Requirements

• Substantial experience in a data‑oriented role is essential, as is a proven track record of owning and managing complex projects to delivery
• Flexibility, speed and a bias for action are a must. Our team moves fast and so must you
• You are a confident and clear communicator who can influence both senior and technical stakeholders
• You are detail‑orientated and a critical thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills
• You have strong experience in data preparation and blending, whether in Excel, Snowflake or other data platforms
• Knowledge of AI assisted product development practices is an advantage, but not essential
• Experience in scholarly publishing, research or a related industry is an advantage, but not essential

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours‑flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Buildingon our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptionalhealthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

Hiring Process

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant RequestSupport Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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