0926-IND-185 - Lead Data Analyst

RELX INC; India; Remote; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Meal Subsidies

Job summary

RELX INC is seeking a Team Lead for Scientific Discovery Platforms in Bangalore to guide a team of 5-10 Data Analysts supporting Reaxys and Embase. You will blend life sciences expertise with data and AI-enabled product delivery to ensure high-quality search and API outputs.

You will drive data models, pipelines, QA, and stakeholder alignment across product teams, setting rigorous quality standards and delivering data-driven improvements for researchers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Bioinformatics or Cheminformatics related field.
• Strong data analysis and scripting with Python and Bash.
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork.
• Experience with AI/GenAI testing frameworks and analytical workflows.
• Experience with relational/analytical databases and cloud platforms such as PostgreSQL, AWS, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMEs evaluating Reaxys and Embase search and API quality.
• Improve discoverability through data models and pipelines.
• Oversee QA, testing, and feature releases.
• Escalate API changes with expert insight.
• Provide usage insights for data-driven improvements.
• Represent customer perspectives in product development and delivery.
• Set quality standards for search and API outputs.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

Bash

Cross-functional teamwork

AI/GenAI testing workflows

Education

Masters/PhD in Bioinformatics or Cheminformatics

Tools

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Job description

India

Banglore

Full time

R119129

Team Lead, Scientific Discovery Platforms

About our team

We are a diverse, collaborative team combining Life Sciences, Data, Product, and Technology expertise.

Our mission is to ensure scientific content is accurate, well organized, and trustworthy. We build AI-driven products people can rely on. We focus on data integrity, reliable insights, teamwork, and continuous learning across disciplines.

About the Role

You will lead a team of 5-10 experienced Data Analysts supporting multiple Life Science solutions, including Reaxys and Embase. Our work operates at the intersection of scientific domain expertise, advanced data analysis, and the adoption of AI-enabled technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific subject matter experts (SMEs) evaluating Reaxys and Embase search and API quality.

• Improve discoverability through expert input on data models and pipelines.

• Oversee customer-focused quality assurance, testing, and feature releases.

• Escalate unexpected search and API changes with expert insight.

• Provide usage insights and recommendations for data-driven platform improvements.

• Represent expert customer perspectives throughout product development and delivery.

• Set and champion the quality standards by which search and API outputs are judged, ensuring results meet the bar expert customers expect.

Requirements

• Academic background (Masters/PhD) in Bioinformatics, Cheminformatic/Chemistry Biochemistry or allied fields

• Strong data analysis and scripting skills using Python (Jupyter Notebook) and Bash

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork

• Demonstrated experience contributing to or validating AI/GenAI-based testing frameworks and analytical workflows

• Hands-on experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or other relational/analytical database systems)

• Experience working with large datasets on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)

• Experience driving projects forward, coordinating stakeholders, documenting work, and presenting results.

Work in a Way that Works for You

We promote a healthy work-life balance across our organization. We offer 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

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance covers you and your immediate family.

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options with competitive rates.

• Group Life Insurance ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

• Group Accident Insurance offering extra protection.

• Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve a balanced work-life schedule.

• Employee Assistance Program providing support for personal and work-related challenges.

• Medical Screening prioritizing your well-being.

• Modern Family Benefits including parental and adoption support.

• Long-Service Awards recognizing dedication and commitment.

• Celebratory New Baby Gift.

• Subsidized Meals (location-specific).

• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

• Free Transport for home-office-home commutes (location-specific).

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we assist researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for society’s benefit. Leveraging our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and extensive data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world’s grand challenges and fostering a sustainable future. We utilize innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering 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 (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/benefits) 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.

USA Job Seekers

EEO Know Your Rights.

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

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.