Manager – Global Commercial Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +29 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee significant commercial strategy initiatives for Elsevier Healthcare Education’s Databases and Tools portfolio.

• Examine portfolio data and insights to inform decisions regarding investment, expansion, and sunset strategies.

• Utilize or create strategic frameworks to direct and monitor portfolio choices.

• Evaluate strategic alignment and revenue potential through data-driven analysis.

• Investigate market trends, customer requirements, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.

• Assess global investment prospects and prioritize regions accordingly.

• Ensure recommendations are consistent with local pricing, regulatory, and customer factors.

• Collaborate with Product and Strategy leadership to guide product roadmaps.

• Spearhead business model innovation encompassing subscription, licensing, data-as-a-service, and platform monetization.

• Formulate pricing and monetization strategies for various regions.

• Create revenue models based on customer insights and monetization tactics.

• Achieve alignment between Sales and Product through effective execution.

• Assist the VP in recognizing and cultivating partnerships, services, and licensing opportunities.

• Operate independently across multiple concurrent projects and adapt to changing priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in business/corporate strategy and/or consulting with a global perspective.

• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams across international markets.

• Comfortable navigating a matrixed organizational structure.

• Capable of independently leading strategic commercial initiatives or small projects.

• Quick to adapt to shifting priorities and uncertain situations.

• Strong structured problem-solving and strategic analytical abilities.

• Proficient in translating complex data into actionable business insights.

• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Outstanding communication skills and capacity to present clear insights to senior leadership.

• Familiarity with SaaS platforms, data-driven products, platform ecosystems, and subscription-based economics.

• Background in management consulting or corporate strategy is highly regarded.

• Experience in healthcare or medical education is highly valued, though not mandatory.

• Must be based in the US, preferably within the Eastern or Central time zone.

• Willingness to collaborate across global time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Initiatives promoting a healthy work/life balance.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Shared parental leave.

• Study assistance opportunities.

• Sabbatical options.

• Flexible working hours.

• Comprehensive health plan benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Retirement benefits.

• Various leave programs.

• Educational assistance.

• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance.

• Paid vacation.

• Up to two days of paid leave each to engage in Employee Resource Groups and volunteer for charities of your choice.

• Annual incentive bonus.