Lead the AL&F Solutions group to help university management and research funders accelerate their mission
Define the portfolio strategy to drive improved outcomes for AL&F users and customers
Develop and implement an end-to-end roadmap to enable AL&F wide profitable growth and customer satisfaction
Overarching design of the end-to-end customer experience for AL&F customer and users
Strengthen Elsevier's understanding of and connection with users and customers
Drive user experience through meeting customer needs and building trusted partnerships
Instil relentless focus on creating customer value through evidence-based decision making and a culture of data-driven product development
Lead high-impact innovation and differentiation across new and existing customer solutions to meet future needs
Evaluate "build, buy or partner" routes to address market needs, with time to market considerations
Lead go-to-market for the core segment and adjacent segments to reach commercial goals
Strengthen leadership, talent and capabilities of the AL&F Solutions team
Foster a growth and enterprise mindset where diverse talent feel included
Foster a highly collaborative way of working with other parts of Elsevier
Requirements
15+ years relevant experience
Exceptional customer focus with track record of innovation, evidence-based decision making and data-driven product experimentation
Innovating, scaling and integrating a global SaaS workflow and data analytics portfolio, with disciplined prioritization across innovation, re-platforming, and legacy tech-debt remediation
Experience in leading and working with post- and pre-sales implementation and support teams to deliver a best-in-class customer experience
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functionally, drive change and execute at scale in a matrixed organisation
Ability to develop a coherent team and cultivate product management talent.
Able to inspire, empathise and establish credibility with senior levels of academic leaders.
Understanding of the academic ecosystem, needs and challenges of higher education and research institutions preferred
M&A experience: experience in building partnerships, as well as identifying and integrating acquisitions
Taking a SaaS workflow and data analytics solutions portfolio to market.
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
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