Senior Pricing Manager - Access

Position: Senior Pricing Manager - Open Access
Job Description

As the Senior Pricing Manager for the Open Access division you will play a key role in shaping the future of Academic Publishing.

Your responsibilities will include managing pricing strategies for Hybrid and Fully Open Journals, transformative agreements, and Open Books. This position demands a strategic thinker with expertise in value-based pricing, future-oriented business models, and a strong bias towards automation and AI-driven approaches.

This is a dynamic and proactive role that requires energy, drive, and a commitment to fostering a culture of accelerated delivery. You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional alignment and delivering impactful results, utilising influence rather than direct authority to make a meaningful contribution to organisational growth.

You will work closely with the Global Director of Pricing to achieve a wide range of organisational objectives. This role is open to UK-based candidates and requires attendance at our Milton Park office three days per week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Pricing Strategy Development

* Lead Strategic Pricing Engagements:
Responsible for the pricing strategy for B2B and B2C Open Access products. Independently manage and execute multiple strategic pricing projects, including annual pricing updates, pricing for new propositions, defining packaging strategies, and developing innovative business models.

* Own and Deliver Implementation:
Take full ownership of implementing pricing strategies, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives while driving operational excellence.

* Define and Track Key Metrics:
Own the definition and automated tracking of key Open Access volume, yield, and price metrics to ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous performance improvement.

* Lead and Communicate Change:
Effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving change through clear communication and strategic leadership.

* Team Management:
Oversee the Pricing Analytics Manager via a dotted line relationship to deliver key Open Access pricing deliverables.

* Strategic Alignment:
Drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across diverse teams and departments.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

* Relationship Building:
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all organisational levels to foster collaboration and alignment.

* Executive Communication:
Deliver regular status reports, reviews, and briefings to the executive leadership team, ensuring transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.

Workflow Automation

* Ownership of AI-Driven Pricing Models:
Develop and implement advanced AI algorithms to optimise pricing strategies across Open Access products. Identify and integrate machine learning tools to predict market trends and customer behaviours.

* Automation Leadership:
Design and deploy automated systems for pricing updates, performance tracking, and competitive benchmarking. Drive efficiency by reducing manual processes and enabling real-time decision-making.