Senior Data Analyst II

RX Brasil; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier, based in Oxford, seeks a Senior Data Analyst to own data products and deliver analytics solutions from first questions to final delivery. You will partner with senior stakeholders and technical colleagues, contributing hands-on to models and semantic layers for AI-based solutions while ensuring reliable, reusable outcomes at pace.

You will collaborate across teams to translate business questions into data-driven answers, influence strategy, and champion data-driven decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a data-oriented role is essential.
• Ability to own and manage complex analytics projects.
• Strong communication with senior and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data preparation and blending in Excel or Snowflake.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted product development is a plus.
• Experience in scholarly publishing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex analytics projects from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and analytics engineers.
• Influence senior stakeholders and shape data-driven strategy.
• Adopt new tools and techniques to improve solutions and speed.
• Coach junior colleagues in business engagement and end-to-end project management.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Snowflake

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. Building on 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 exceptional healthcare 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. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. 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 Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let's shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers