Sr Data Research Analyst II

Elsevier; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Screening

Long-Service Awards

Paid Time Off

Subsidized Meals

New Baby Gift

Job summary

Elsevier in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst II to own end-to-end data initiatives and shape how AI and data science methods are applied to deliver meaningful outcomes for product and customer stakeholders. The role emphasizes turning ambiguous challenges into structured, scalable solutions.

You will lead complex discovery, enrichment, and curation work, design intelligent workflows, and develop knowledge graphs while mentoring junior teammates in an agile

Qualifications

• MS degree in a quantitative, information, or research-related field; 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in academic publishing, research intelligence, or bibliographic data is a strong advantage.
• Background spanning data science and a domain-adjacent field is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data discovery, enrichment, and curation initiatives with autonomy
• Apply data science techniques and AI/ML tools to improve data quality and scalability
• Design and implement intelligent workflows for source evaluation, entity resolution, and information extraction
• Develop and maintain taxonomies, ontologies, and knowledge graphs
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tooling relevant to data enrichment and research intelligence
• Partner with product managers to translate data insights into product features
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand data needs
• Contribute to the product roadmap by identifying data-driven opportunities
• Communicate findings and data strategies clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Own end-to-end delivery of data projects within agile/project management frameworks
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Data discovery

Data science

AI/ML

Entity extraction

Classification

Knowledge graphs

QA standards

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

MS degree in quantitative/related field

Tools

Databases

Data tools

Curation platforms

Job description

Senior Data Research Analyst II

As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert II, you will operate at the intersection of data, AI, and domain knowledge. You will take ownership of complex data initiatives end-to-end, contribute to shaping how the team leverages AI and data science methods, and work closely with product and customer stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. This role is for someone with an execution mindset who thrives on turning ambiguous problems into structured, scalable solutions.

About our Team

We are looking for a senior, growth-minded data professional to join the Data Discovery and Enrichment (DDE) team. This is a future-ready role designed for someone who brings strong analytical and data science foundations and who is ready to grow into product and customer-facing work.

About the Role

As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert II, you will operate at the intersection of data, AI, and domain knowledge. You will take ownership of complex data initiatives end-to-end, contribute to shaping how the team leverages AI and data science methods, and work closely with product and customer stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. This role is for someone with an execution mindset who thrives on turning ambiguous problems into structured, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data discovery, enrichment, and curation initiatives with a high degree of autonomy
• Apply data science techniques and AI/ML tools to improve the quality, coverage, and scalability of data assets
• Design and implement intelligent workflows for source evaluation, entity resolution, and information extraction
• Develop and maintain taxonomies, ontologies, and knowledge graphs that power downstream products
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tooling relevant to data enrichment and research intelligence

Product & Customer Collaboration

• Partner with product managers to translate data insights into product features and improvements
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand data needs and validate solutions
• Contribute to the product roadmap by identifying data-driven opportunities for domain growth
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and data strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Project Execution & Team Leadership

• Own the end-to-end delivery of data projects, from scoping and planning through execution and review
• Define and drive policies, procedures, and quality standards across the DDE team
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing technical guidance and performance feedback
• Identify and close process gaps; champion a culture of continuous improvement and execution excellence
• Work within agile or project management frameworks to deliver reliably on commitments

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, complex, and multi-source datasets
• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, entity extraction, and classification
• Data science skills: ability to prototype, analyse, and iterate on data pipelines and enrichment models
• Familiarity with relevant databases, data tools, and curation platforms
• Experience creating and maintaining taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, or ontologies
• Track record of applying QA standards rigorously and improving them over time.

Project Management & Execution

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver complex projects on time
• Experience with agile methodologies or structured project management approaches
• Execution-oriented: comfortable moving from strategy to delivery with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to collect data, identify root causes, and act decisively.

Communication & Stakeholder Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt style for different audiences
• Confident engaging with customers, product teams, and senior stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business language
• Collaborative team player who also takes individual ownership

Education & Experience

MS degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative, information, or research-related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience. Experience in academic publishing, research intelligence, or bibliographic data is a strong advantage. We particularly welcome candidates whose background spans data science and a domain-adjacent field (e.g. research analytics, information science, knowledge management), and who are motivated to grow into product and customer-facing responsibilities.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance and provide various well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free transport pick up and drop from home - office - home. Applicable for Bangalore and Chennai.

About Business

We are a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and creating a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress

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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