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Consultant, R&D Solutions About Our Team
This role sits within Elsevier's Advanced Data Solutions team, responsible for selling and supporting the implementation of Elsevier's data and software solutions, with a focus on Datasets and SciBite offerings.
Technical Consultants (Pre-Sales) report to the Global Director of Technical Consulting (Pre-Sales) and operate regionally across North America, EMEA, and APAC (primarily Japan).
The team works closely with Sales, Post-Sales, and Professional Services to support enterprise engagements.
Our solutions are already deployed across top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, as well as organizations in other industries where data-driven insights and advanced analytics are critical.
Position Overview
As a Consultant, R&D Solutions, you will lead customer projects and deliver data-driven solutions from pre-sales through implementation.
You will work closely with customers to understand their needs, shape solutions, and guide projects through delivery. This includes presenting solutions during pre-sales, supporting execution, and demonstrating outcomes at project completion.
You will report to the Senior Director of Consulting (Amsterdam, Netherlands).
Location: Tokyo (remote within Japan negotiable for the right candidate)
Responsibilities
Engage with customers to understand requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
Lead and coordinate project delivery, including stakeholders and internal teams
Present solutions in pre-sales discussions and support customer engagements throughout execution
Stay up to date with scientific, market, and competitive developments relevant to customers
Apply expertise in data science, cheminformatics, or bioinformatics to support data-driven decision-making
Use structured project management processes and tools to drive delivery
Contribute to the development and execution of Elsevier's product and dataset strategy
Requirements
Advanced degree in life sciences, data science, cheminformatics, or bioinformatics
Experience with at least one programming language (Python preferred)
Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Nice to Have
Knowledge of pharmaceutical or chemical industries and drug discovery
Experience working in a research environment (academic or commercial)
Experience applying data science to real-world problem solving
Additional Information
Willingness to travel (~20%)
Work Style
We support a healthy work-life balance through:
Flexible working hours
Wellbeing initiatives
Study support and career development programs
Sabbaticals and parental leave
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve outcomes.
We combine high-quality data, analytics, and technology to support research, education, and healthcare worldwide.
Your work will contribute to solving global challenges and building a more sustainable future.
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