Global Commercial Strategy Manager: SaaS Growth

Elsevier; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Benefits

Leave programs

Educational Assistance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Volunteer/ERGs leave

Job summary

Elsevier Healthcare Education seeks a Manager, Commercial Strategy to drive the global strategy for Databases and Tools. You will lead data-driven analyses, develop go-to-market plans, and shape monetization models across regions in collaboration with Product, Marketing, Sales and Customer Success.

Based in the US with flexibility across time zones, you will influence investments, pricing, and partnerships, translating insights into actionable recommendations to maximize revenue growth and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of business or corporate strategy experience with a global perspective.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams across global markets in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to lead strategic commercial workstreams or projects independently with ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of SaaS platforms, data-driven products, and subscription-based economics.
• Background in management consulting or corporate strategy is highly valued; healthcare/medical education exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic commercial workstreams to shape Databases & Tools' portfolio and guide where to invest, expand, or sunset.
• Develop and apply frameworks to inform portfolio decisions and track progress.
• Evaluate revenue potential through data-driven analysis to inform recommendations.
• Research market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Product and Strategy leadership to align insights with roadmaps.
• Lead business-model innovations in subscription, licensing, and data monetization across regions.
• Build revenue models grounded in customer research and secure Sales alignment.
• Identify partnerships, services, and licensing opportunities to expand market reach.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Data-driven analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Revenue/monetization mindset

Education

Management consulting or corporate strategy background

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Elsevier Healthcare Education seeks a Manager, Commercial Strategy to drive the global strategy for Databases and Tools. You will lead data-driven analyses, develop go-to-market plans, and shape monetization models across regions in collaboration with Product, Marketing, Sales and Customer Success.

Based in the US with flexibility across time zones, you will influence investments, pricing, and partnerships, translating insights into actionable recommendations to maximize revenue growth and