Senior Data Research Analyst II As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert II, you will operate at the intersection of data, AI, and domain knowledge. You will take ownership of complex data initiatives end-to-end, contribute to shaping how the team leverages AI and data science methods, and work closely with product and customer stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. This role is for someone with an execution mindset who thrives on turning ambiguous problems into structured, scalable solutions. About our Team:- We are looking for a senior, growth-minded data professional to join the Data Discovery and Enrichment (DDE) team. This is a future-ready role designed for someone who brings strong analytical and data science foundations and who is ready to grow into product and customer-facing work. About the Role:- As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert II, you will operate at the intersection of data, AI, and domain knowledge. You will take ownership of complex data initiatives end-to-end, contribute to shaping how the team leverages AI and data science methods, and work closely with product and customer stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes. This role is for someone with an execution mindset who thrives on turning ambiguous problems into structured, scalable solutions. Responsibilities:- Data & AI-Driven Discovery • Lead complex data discovery, enrichment, and curation initiatives with a high degree of autonomy • Apply data science techniques and AI/ML tools to improve the quality, coverage, and scalability of data assets • Design and implement intelligent workflows for source evaluation, entity resolution, and information extraction • Develop and maintain taxonomies, ontologies, and knowledge graphs that power downstream products • Evaluate and adopt emerging AI tooling relevant to data enrichment and research intelligence Product & Customer Collaboration • Partner with product managers to translate data insights into product features and improvements • Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand data needs and validate solutions • Contribute to the product roadmap by identifying data-driven opportunities for domain growth • Communicate findings, recommendations, and data strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Project Execution & Team Leadership • Own the end-to-end delivery of data projects, from scoping and planning through execution and review • Define and drive policies, procedures, and quality standards across the DDE team • Mentor and support junior team members, providing technical guidance and performance feedback • Identify and close process gaps; champion a culture of continuous improvement and execution excellence • Work within agile or project management frameworks to deliver reliably on commitments Requirements:- Technical Skills • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large, complex, and multi-source datasets • Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, entity extraction, and classification • Data science skills: ability to prototype, analyse, and iterate on data pipelines and enrichment models • Familiarity with relevant databases, data tools, and curation platforms • Experience creating and maintaining taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, or ontologies • Track record of applying QA standards rigorously and improving them over time. Project Management & Execution • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver complex projects on time • Experience with agile methodologies or structured project management approaches • Execution-oriented: comfortable moving from strategy to delivery with minimal oversight • Strong problem-solving skills; able to collect data, identify root causes, and act decisively. Communication & Stakeholder Skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt style for different audiences • Confident engaging with customers, product teams, and senior stakeholders • Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business language • Collaborative team player who also takes individual ownership Education & Experience MS degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative, information, or research-related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience. Experience in academic publishing, research intelligence, or bibliographic data is a strong advantage. We particularly welcome candidates whose background spans data science and a domain-adjacent field (e.g. research analytics, information science, knowledge management), and who are motivated to grow into product and customer-facing responsibilities. Work in a Way That Works for You:- We promote a healthy work/life balance and provide various well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and 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: Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family and parents. Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company. Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones. Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement. Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges. Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority. Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity and adoption support. Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment. New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood. Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates. Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave and Gazetted Public Holidays. Free transport pick up and drop from home - office - home. Applicable for Bangalore and Chennai. About Business:- We are a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and creating a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers

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