Are you ready to drive impactful partnerships that elevate Elsevier’s reputation and expand our influence in the academic and government sectors?
Do you have the vision and experience to lead co-marketing initiatives and strategic collaborations that shape the future of research and innovation?
About our Team:
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.
About the Role:
To develop and lead strategic partnerships that amplify Elsevier’s reputation, influence, and commercial success in key markets. This role drives credibility and visibility for our portfolio offer to Academic Leaders, Government and Funders by identifying, nurturing, and expanding partnerships with industry influencers, associations, analyst platforms, and academic consortia. Working at the intersection of marketing, reputation, events and stakeholder engagement, this role strengthens Elsevier’s position as a trusted voice in research, analytics, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with A&G and ALF portfolio goals
Identify new partnership opportunities with industry bodies, ranking agencies, and influencer organisations
Drive co-marketing collaborations that increase awareness, credibility, and audience reach
Manage and grow key partner relationships (e.g., THE, QS, HERC, EARMA)
Serve as a single point of contact for strategic partner communications and planning
Establish a proactive analyst relations program in collaboration with Corporate Comms
Build performance frameworks to track visibility and perception shifts from partnership activity
Liaise with Field Marketing to activate partner-led events and joint campaigns
Ensure partners and analysts are aligned to Elsevier’s portfolio messaging and transformation narrative
Bring market intelligence and external insights into campaign and content planning
Plan and execute high-impact events and co-marketing programs that drive brand awareness and engagement
Requirements:
7–10+ years in marketing, partnership development, or external communications roles
Demonstrated experience working with ranking bodies, influencers, analysts, or public sector stakeholders
Experience building co-marketing or partnership programs with measurable outcomes
Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop compelling partnership value propositions
Skilled in project management, planning, and managing multiple partners or programs
Confident navigating a complex global organisation and aligning across stakeholder groups
Background in education, academic research, SaaS, or government-focused sectors
Familiarity with reputation measurement, analyst relations, or thought leadership initiatives
Experience working with regional field marketing, global campaigns or matrixed organization
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 for you:
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
● Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
● Wellbeing programs
● Life assurance
● Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
● Save As You Earn share option 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
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. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.
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What We Do
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals, empowering them to make better decisions, and deliver better care.
Because informed decisions lead to better outcomes, Elsevier is a leader in information and analytics for customers across the global research and health ecosystems.
Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.
We do this by facilitating insights and critical decision-making for customers across the global research and health ecosystems.
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