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As the landscape of science and healthcare evolves, we are pioneering intelligent discovery experiences - from Scopus AI and LeapSpace to ClinicalKey AI, PharmaPendium, and next-generation life sciences platforms. These products leverage retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and generative AI to make knowledge more discoverable, connected, and actionable across disciplines.\nThe Search & AI Evaluation team sits within the Platform Data Science organization and is responsible for advancing enterprise-scale search, retrieval, and evaluation capabilities across Elsevier's global products.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to lead analytics and evaluation efforts for search and retrieval systems. You will own key analytical workflows, define measurement strategies, and generate insights that directly improve ranking quality, relevance, and user experience.\nThis role is ideal for someone with deep experience in search analytics, experimentation, and data visualization, who can operate with high autonomy and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams.\nKey responsibilities\nSearch Evaluation & Analytics\nPerform a leading role in analysis of search and retrieval system performance, including ranking quality and relevance.\n\nHelp define and standardize search evaluation metrics (e.g., NDCG, MAP, recall, precision, CTR).\n\nAnalyze query behavior, user interaction signals, and content performance to identify optimization opportunities.\n\nConduct deep-dive analyses on ranking performance, query intent, and retrieval gaps.\n\nSupport evaluation of downstream applications (including GenAI-powered features) where they depend on retrieval quality.\n\nExperimentation & Reporting\nHelp design and lead A/B testing and experimentation frameworks for search and ranking improvements.\n\nPartner with product and data science to define success metrics and experiment strategies.\n\nEnsure statistical rigor in experiment design, analysis, and interpretation.\n\nBuild reusable experimentation templates and scalable analysis workflows.\n\nData Visualization & Communication\nOwn and evolve dashboards and reporting systems tracking search performance and user engagement.\n\nDevelop clear, actionable data storytelling to communicate insights to technical and business stakeholders.\n\nEnable self-service analytics for partners through well-designed reporting tools.\n\nData Management & Tooling\nWork with large-scale datasets using modern platforms (e.g., Databricks, Spark, SQL-based systems).\n\nEnsure high standards for data quality, metric consistency, and instrumentation reliability.\n\nCollaborate with engineering to improve logging, tracking, and observability of search systems.\n\nCross-functional Impact & Mentorship\nAct as a key analytics partner to search data scientists, engineers, and product teams.\n\nHelp elevate the team’s understanding of retrieval performance and measurement frameworks.\n\nRequired qualifications\nMaster’s or PhD in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)\n\nSignificant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles\n\nProficiency in SQL and Python for large-scale data analysis\n\nAdvanced experience with data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, matplotlib, seaborn)\n\nExperience working with Databricks or similar large-scale data platforms\n\nExcellent understanding of experimentation design, A/B testing, and statistical analysis\n\nExperience defining and analyzing search/retrieval metrics (e.g., NDCG, recall, precision, ranking metrics)\n\nProven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decisions\n\nPreferred qualifications\nPhD in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)\n\nExperience working on search, ranking, or recommendation systems\n\nFamiliarity with information retrieval concepts (e.g., indexing, ranking, query understanding)\n\nExposure to clickstream data, user behavior analytics, and event tracking systems\n\nExperience supporting evaluation of ML-based ranking or retrieval systems\n\nFamiliarity with RAG systems or GenAI applications\n\nWhy join us?\nJoin our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.\nWork in a way that works for you\nWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.\nFlexible working hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.\n\nWorking for you\nWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:\nHoliday allowance with the option to buy additional days\n\nHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits\n\nLife assurance, plus optional additional life cover and spouse's life cover at own cost\n\nAccess to a competitive contributory pension scheme\n\nSave As You Earn share option scheme\n\nAccess to optional self funded benefits, including electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental insurance, critical illness cover, health cash plan, personal travel insurance\n\nTravel season ticket loan\n\nPaid time off when you become a parent, and paid time off for carers\n\nSupport for personal and work-related challenges\n\nAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and children\n\nTime off to support the charities and causes that matter to you\n\nAwards to recognize key service milestones\n\nAbout the business\nAs a global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.\n\nWe know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Clickhereto access benefits specific to your location.\nWe 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.\nCriminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. 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