Elsevier Health Sciences (EHS) , Philadelphia, PA
Description
Elsevier Health Sciences (EHS) Taxonomy Product Manager - responsible for overall product life cycle management (from strategic planning to tactical activities) of the Elsevier Health Sciences Merged Medical Taxonomy (EMMeT) and related work efforts of the EHS Smart Content initiative. As the medical expert on EMMeT, coordinate its evolution with other medical experts, semantic technology experts, and operations experts. Develop and implement a HS-wide EMMeT product roadmap. Translate and communicate taxonomy requirements into technical requirements as it pertains to the taxonomy management software and other operational aspects. Analyze potential partner relationships for EMMeT.
Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of content is unparalleled, spanning virtually every STM field in the world and includes such distinguished brands as Gray's Anatomy, The Lancet and Cell. Using innovative technology, we deliver our content through tools that help our customers be more productive and successful in their work. ScienceDirect delivers the worlds' leading journals electronically to over 11 million readers in 200 countries. And physicians in 95 percent of teaching hospitals rely on MD Consult to get critical information that can save lives. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualifications
· Sets and works to meet challenging goals. Makes specific changes in the system or in own work methods to improve performance (e.g., doing something better, faster, at lower cost, more efficiently; or improving quality, customer satisfaction, morale, revenues). Encourages new ideas from team members to accomplishing goals.
· Weighs risks against benefits in context of a strategic plan. Understands the "big picture" and related long-term issues when evaluating information or making decisions.
· Maintains "can do" and "must do" attitude in spite of obstacles. Produces/exceeds targeted results and views obstacles as opportunities to enhance capabilities.
· Effectively works with unstructured teams, situations, or environments and helps others understand and accept new situations
· Promotes teamwork and collaboration within the group and across organizational lines (e.g., communicating consistent messages to all parties, avoiding criticism of the "other" party, discouraging "we/they" thinking). Identifies and develops business initiatives to capitalize on unique opportunities in different regions or countries.
· Proactively translates product demands into business solutions which address a problem not expressed by the Business Partner and enhances business results. May probe for Business Partner's underlying issues or problems. Looks for long-term benefits for the Business Partner.
· Adapts one's approach to the diverse interests, styles, and perspectives of audience members. Takes a well-thought-out dramatic or unusual action to have a specific impact.
Gives specific positive or mixed feedback, in a timely manner, for development purposes. Is aware of the differences in viewpoint and the sensitive issues of diverse groups, and coaches accordingly.
· Decides on all taxonomy related changes, extensions, updates
· Build an overall execution roadmap of the Smart Content EMMeT work stream
· Delivers EMMeT and subsequent releases according to roadmap and product demands
· Demand generation - deliver the strategy and manage the marketing programs that drive demand for EMMeT
· Develop necessary business cases for EMMeT and ensure timely approval, funding and project planning
Set up a communication plan and ensure timely, comprehensive communication to all stakeholders and SC involved groups
