Senior Data Analyst

About the role

Join the STMJ Data & Analytics team at Elsevier to shape decisions across the global research communications industry. You will act as a trusted thought partner, leading complex analytics initiatives and influencing business strategy with data‑driven insights.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex analytics projects from planning through delivery, turning loosely defined business problems into clear action plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, guide hypothesis‑driven thinking, and challenge assumptions using data.
• Identify, design and deliver relevant analyses, metrics and reporting solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritising workload effectively.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional business and technical teams to overcome challenges and deliver results.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging techniques, including AI‑assisted analytics.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts, sharing best practices and analytical expertise.

Required profile

• Proven ability to influence decision‑making through data‑backed recommendations.
• Experience managing projects and delivering results independently.
• Strong understanding of core analytics concepts such as data modelling, blending and visualization.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.

Required skills

• Data modelling
• Data blending
• Data visualization

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Pension and savings plans
• Life assurance and income protection
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Employee assistance programmes
• Learning and development opportunities