Associate Pricing Director (Academic)

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pricing engagements, including annual updates, new propositions, and innovative business model development.
• Own the implementation of pricing strategies for subscription journals, transformative agreements, eBooks, and Open Books.
• Develop and implement advanced AI algorithms and machine learning tools to optimize pricing and predict market trends.
• Design and deploy automated systems for pricing updates, performance tracking, and competitive benchmarking.
• Define and track key pricing metrics to ensure data-driven decision-making across the Academic Division.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with Editorial, Commercial, and Marketing teams to align pricing with product positioning.
• Provide regular status reports and strategic briefings to the Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in developing and implementing impactful pricing strategies that drive revenue growth.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Python, and R.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Strong bias towards AI, automation, and machine learning to streamline pricing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence stakeholders across diverse teams without direct authority.
• Experience leading the development of pricing strategies within the data or information services industry.
• Proven track record of executing global initiatives across multiple countries and regions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the pricing function of an Academic Publisher.
• Background in a niche strategic pricing consultancy or an in-house Strategic Pricing Team.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model with a focus on work/life balance.
• 25 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• Three additional discretionary days off during the holiday season.
• Four paid volunteering days per year.
• Company-funded single cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Share Match Plan and pension scheme.
• Life assurance, optical, and medical care.

About the Company

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business. Through the Taylor & Francis Group, we produce high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals that foster human progress through knowledge. We are a FTSE 100 company dedicated to providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and advance understanding globally.