Senior Pricing Manager (Open Access)

TL;DR

Senior Pricing Manager (Open Access): Developing and managing pricing strategies for Hybrid and Fully Open Journals and Open Books with an accent on value-based pricing and future-oriented business models. Focus on implementing AI-driven pricing models, automating performance tracking, and driving cross-functional alignment for organizational growth.

Location: Must be based in the UK and able to work from the Milton Park office at least 3 days per week

Company

Informa is a FTSE 100 academic publishing, business intelligence, and events business dedicated to fostering human progress through knowledge.

What you will do

• Lead strategic pricing for B2B and B2C Open Access products, including annual updates and new propositions.
• Own the implementation of pricing strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.
• Define and automate the tracking of key Open Access volume, yield, and price metrics for data-driven decisions.
• Develop and deploy advanced AI algorithms and machine learning tools to optimize pricing and predict market trends.
• Manage stakeholders at all levels to drive organizational change and strategic alignment.
• Oversee the Pricing Analytics Manager via a dotted line relationship.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing and implementing pricing strategies that drive revenue growth.
• Strong strategic pricing background from a niche consultancy or in-house strategic pricing team.
• Advanced analytical skills in SQL, Python, and R, combined with proficiency in Tableau or Power BI.
• Proven bias towards using AI technologies and automation tools to streamline pricing processes.
• Right to live and work in the UK is mandatory.
• Must be within commutable distance of Milton Park for 3+ days per week office attendance.

Nice to have

• Experience within the Open Access pricing function of an Academic Publisher.

Culture & Benefits

• Balanced working model with flexibility to work from home or remotely outside office days.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave, plus birthday and discretionary holiday season days off.
• Comprehensive health and security: Company-funded private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Financial perks: Pension scheme and a Share Match plan.
• Commitment to wellbeing: 24/7 employee assistance programme and 4 paid volunteering days per year.