Associate Pricing Director (Academic)
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. As the Associate Pricing Director you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and optimising pricing strategies across our Academic division. Your responsibilities will include managing pricing strategies for subscription journals (including hybrid and fully Open journals), transformative agreements, eBooks, 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. It 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. And you will work closely with the Global Director of Pricing to achieve a wide range of organisational objectives.Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Pricing Strategy Development • Lead Strategic Pricing Engagements: Independently manage and execute multiple strategic pricing projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional outcomes. This includes annual pricing updates, pricing for new propositions, defining packaging strategies, and developing innovative business models.• Own & Deliver Implementation: Take full ownership of implementing pricing strategies, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives while driving operational excellence.• &n...