[Hiring] Lead Data Analyst @Elsevier

Role Description

Lead a team of scientific experts responsible for ensuring the quality, discoverability, and customer relevance of search and API experiences across Reaxys, Embase, and future AI-enabled life sciences solutions.

You will lead a team of 5-10 experienced Data Analysts supporting multiple Life Science solutions, including Reaxys and Embase. Our work operates at the intersection of scientific domain expertise, advanced data analysis, and the adoption of AI-enabled technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead scientific subject matter experts (SMEs) evaluating Reaxys and Embase search and API quality.
• Improve discoverability through expert input on data models and pipelines.
• Oversee customer-focused quality assurance, testing, and feature releases.
• Escalate unexpected search and API changes with expert insight.
• Provide usage insights and recommendations for data-driven platform improvements.
• Represent expert customer perspectives throughout product development and delivery.
• Set and champion the quality standards by which search and API outputs are judged, ensuring results meet the bar expert customers expect.

Qualifications

• Academic background (Masters/PhD) in Bioinformatics, Cheminformatic/Chemistry Biochemistry or allied fields.
• Strong data analysis and scripting skills using Python (Jupyter Notebook) and Bash.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or validating AI/GenAI-based testing frameworks and analytical workflows.
• Hands-on experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL or other relational/analytical database systems).
• Experience working with large datasets on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure).
• Experience driving projects forward, coordinating stakeholders, documenting work, and presenting results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance covers you and your immediate family.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options with competitive rates.
• Group Life Insurance ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance offering extra protection.
• Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve a balanced work-life schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program providing support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening prioritizing your well-being.
• Modern Family Benefits including parental and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards recognizing dedication and commitment.
• Celebratory New Baby Gift.
• Subsidized Meals (location-specific).
• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport for home-office-home commutes (location-specific).