Global Commercial Strategy Lead — SaaS & Data

Elsevier; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

Elsevier Healthcare Education seeks a Manager of Global Commercial Strategy to drive the portfolio strategy for Databases and Tools. You will lead data-driven analyses, collaborate with product and marketing teams, and shape monetization and go-to-market strategies across regions.

The role demands independent work across multiple workstreams, strong communication with senior leaders, and a background in SaaS or digital business models within healthcare or education contexts.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in business strategy or consulting with a global perspective.
• Ability to lead strategic commercial workstreams independently and adapt quickly to priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; translate data into actionable insights; advanced Excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication; present to senior leadership.
• Understanding of SaaS platforms, data-driven products, and subscription economics.
• Experience in management consulting or corporate strategy; healthcare/medical education valued (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic commercial workstreams shaping Databases & Tools' portfolio.
• Assess strategic-fit and revenue potential using data-driven methods.
• Research market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to guide decisions.
• Evaluate global investments and regional prioritization with pricing considerations.
• Partner with Product and Strategy leadership to align insights with roadmaps.
• Drive business model innovation: subscriptions, licensing, data-as-a-service monetization.
• Develop revenue models and secure Sales/Product alignment for execution.
• Identify partnerships, services, and licensing opportunities to expand reach.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

SaaS knowledge

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Elsevier Healthcare Education seeks a Manager of Global Commercial Strategy to drive the portfolio strategy for Databases and Tools. You will lead data-driven analyses, collaborate with product and marketing teams, and shape monetization and go-to-market strategies across regions.

The role demands independent work across multiple workstreams, strong communication with senior leaders, and a background in SaaS or digital business models within healthcare or education contexts.