Global Commercial Strategy Lead for Growth

Elsevier; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Benefits

Various Leave Programs

Educational Assistance

Disability, Life and Accidental Death

Insurance

Paid Vacation

Employee Resource Groups & Volunteer

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Manager of Global Commercial Strategy to lead high-impact workstreams for Databases & Tools across global markets. You will apply structured problem-solving, analyze market opportunities, and design monetization and pricing strategies to drive growth.

You will collaborate with Product, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to optimize revenue, penetration, and value creation.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of business or corporate strategy experience with a global perspective.
• Experience partnering with and influencing cross-functional teams across global markets; able to operate in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic commercial workstreams or small projects independently; adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguous situations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication; ability to distill complex analyses into clear findings for senior leadership.
• Understanding of SaaS platforms, data-driven products, platform ecosystems, and subscription economics.
• Background in management consulting or corporate strategy is highly valued; healthcare/medical education experience valued but not required.
• Based in the US with preference for Eastern/Central time zones; able to collaborate across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic commercial workstreams to shape databases and tools' portfolio and guide investment decisions.
• Develop and apply strategic frameworks to inform portfolio decisions and track progress.
• Assess market opportunities and revenue potential using data-driven approaches.
• Research market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform decisions.
• Evaluate global investments and regional prioritization with pricing, regulatory, and customer considerations.
• Partner with Product and Strategy leadership to align insights with roadmaps.
• Lead workstreams on business model innovation—subscription/licensing/Data-as-a-Service—and monetization strategies.
• Build revenue models grounded in customer research and secure Sales/Product alignment.
• Identify partnerships, services, and licensing opportunities to expand market reach.
• Manage multiple workstreams independently with minimal oversight.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

SaaS understanding

Global/business strategy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Elsevier is seeking a Manager of Global Commercial Strategy to lead high-impact workstreams for Databases & Tools across global markets. You will apply structured problem-solving, analyze market opportunities, and design monetization and pricing strategies to drive growth.

You will collaborate with Product, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to optimize revenue, penetration, and value creation.