Senior Director Ux Research

Elsevier

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U.s. national base pyy range: $118,300 - $219,800;...
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Define ux research strategy
Lead ux research across organization
Influence product strategy
Elsevier is seeking a Senior Director of UX Research to lead the UX research strategy across the organization, focusing on high-impact research initiatives that drive product and business strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX research, strong leadership skills, and a passion for user-centered design

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director, UX Research has overall responsibility for the UX Research community and research strategy across the organization.
  • This role sets the direction for high‑impact research initiatives, partners closely with senior leaders and product teams, and ensures that robust, data‑driven insights shape product and business strategy.
  • The Senior Director will report directly to the Chief Design Officer.

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Elsevier is seeking a Senior Director of UX Research to lead the UX research strategy across the organization, focusing on high-impact research initiatives that drive product and business strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX research, strong leadership skills, and a passion for user-centered design.

Salary

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $118,300 - $219,800; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define UX research strategy
  • Lead UX research across organization
  • Influence product strategy
  • Champion user needs
  • Deliver complex research programs
  • Build and develop research teams

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based design
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Industry event representation

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading UX Research at scale
  • Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Strong strategic thinking skills
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience
  • Experience collaborating with Product, UX Design, and Engineering
  • Strong data literacy
  • Familiarity with modern UX research tools
  • Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

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