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Senior Pricing Manager – Academic/Open Access

Informa Group .
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Description

Location
240 Blackfriars Road, London. The role follows a balanced working model with a minimum expectation of 3 days per week in-person at the London Blackfriars office. Occasional travel to the head office in Oxfordshire may be required.

Hours
Full time, with flexibility to work remotely when not collaborating in person or attending events.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As Senior Pricing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and optimising pricing strategies across the Academic and Corporate divisions of Informa's Taylor & Francis Group. You will manage pricing for subscription journals, transformative agreements, and eBooks, applying strategic thinking and expertise in value-based pricing and future-oriented business models. The role demands a proactive, energetic individual with a strong bias towards automation and AI-driven approaches to pricing.

You will lead multiple strategic pricing projects independently, including annual pricing updates, new proposition pricing, packaging strategies, and innovative business model development. Ownership of implementation and operational excellence is key, alongside effective stakeholder engagement and communication to foster collaboration and drive change.

Additional responsibilities include defining and automating key pricing metrics, overseeing the Strategic Pricing Analytics Manager, identifying risks and mitigation plans, and ensuring strategic alignment across teams. You will also lead the development and deployment of AI-driven pricing models and automation systems to enhance efficiency and real-time decision-making.

Working closely with Editorial, Commercial, and Marketing teams, you will ensure pricing strategies align with product positioning and market trends. You will facilitate strategic planning sessions and provide regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational growth through influence and strategic leadership.

Informa is a leading academic publishing and business intelligence company committed to fostering human progress through knowledge. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a global organisation dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven track record in developing and implementing impactful pricing strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability.
- Experience leading strategic pricing initiatives in the data information services industry.
- Background in strategic pricing either via niche consultancy or in-house teams.
- Demonstrable experience in defining and automating pricing performance metrics and competitive benchmarking.
- Success in executing global initiatives across multiple countries and regions.
- Experience within academic publishing pricing functions is highly desirable but not essential.

About you
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Advanced analytical skills including proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
- Strong bias towards AI and automation technologies to optimise pricing and streamline processes.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex pricing concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
- Global mindset with the ability to navigate international markets and cross-cultural dynamics.
- Energetic, proactive, and committed to fostering a culture of accelerated delivery and collaboration.

Qualifications
- Proven expertise in value-based pricing and future-oriented business models.
- Advanced analytical and technical skills relevant to pricing strategy execution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage strategic projects and teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in pricing approaches.
- Right to live and work in the UK is required.

Expiry date: 11/11/2026
Senior Pricing Manager – Academic/Open Access
Company:
Informa Group .
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
240 Blackfriars Road, London