Strategy Consultant

at  Elsevier

Strategy Consultant (Maternity Cover)
Do you want to drive growth and provide strategic guidance to an exciting digital business?
Are you interested in working for an organisation with a mission?
About our Team
We are looking for an experienced strategy professional to provide strategic leadership for Elsevier’s Researchers & Librarians segment. You will partner with senior leaders to address broad range of strategic questions critical to business success. Elsevier has revenues of 3.5 billion dollars, and is part of RELX, a global FTSE 100 company. Coming from a publishing heritage, we have become a leading information and analytics provider. We provide content, data and analytics which help research and health professionals make decisions and improve outcomes.
About the Role
Leading strategy development for the segment, working closely with the MD, Researchers & Librarians and with senior stakeholders across Elsevier. The role will report directly to Elsevier’s EVP strategy and will be based in London (Amsterdam can also be considered).
Responsibilities
Partnering with the management team to shape strategic agenda, define key strategic issues to be addressed, and drive problem-solving
Developing understanding of market fundamentals including customer needs, market sizing, competitor positioning, regional differentiation and business models
Driving strategic projects such as entry into adjacent segments/markets, commercial strategy and portfolio prioritisation
Helping translate strategies to execution plans and business cases

Requirements

• Have a minimum 5 years strategy experience, including 2+ years with a top-tier strategy consulting firm
• Experience in information solutions or publishing is preferred
• Have outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have the ability to manage strategy projects independently, from work plan to recommendations
• Be a self-starter with ability to balance several initiatives simultaneously
• Demonstrate great leadership skills and team orientation

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources
• Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productiv

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources
• Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your locatio