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Director Government Accounts

Elsevier
🇺🇸In-Person - 2 Locations$119K–$255K/yr1h ago
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Role Snapshot

The Director of Government Accounts will lead sales strategy and execution across U.S. federal government agencies for Elsevier's Clinical Solutions, identifying high-value opportunities and building enterprise-level partnerships that drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities: Analyze government market potential and prioritize agency targets, lead identification of new government opportunities, develop sales strategies, and serve as cross-channel sales team leader managing pipeline performance and deal progression through executive stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Tools: Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities with expertise in complex product sales, government agency business models, enterprise deal structure, contract negotiations, and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications: Strong background in U.S. healthcare industry with proven experience selling complex products to federal government, demonstrated track record closing multi-product multi-year enterprise agreements, and pre-existing contacts with clinical and strategic decision makers at government agencies.
Location: In-Person - 2 Locations
Compensation: $119K–$255K/yr

Job Description

Are you experienced in leading complex government sales strategies and building high-impact partnerships across federal agencies? Do you thrive in guiding cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions that drive measurable growth? About our Team Clinical Solutions is a technology & information solutions business focused on helping doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. Our product portfolio spans market-leading solutions in Clinical Reference, Advanced Clinical Decision Support, Nursing, Patient Engagement and Precision Medicine. Our products aim to optimize care delivery, patient experience, and financial outcomes. About the Role The Director of Government Accounts will lead the strategy and execution of sales initiatives across United States government agencies. This role is focused on identifying high-value opportunities, strengthening pipeline performance, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that support revenue growth and long-term partnerships. Responsibilities Analyze and quantify United States government market potential, assess market conditions and prioritize agency targets through formal and informal methods Lead the identification, exploration, and analysis of new government opportunities, and develop specific sales strategies and business initiatives that support the achievement of growth objectives Develop and apply methodology to identify high potential government agency targets with highest win probability for Elsevier Clinical Solutions Serve as the cross channel sales team leader and process owner for all government opportunities and engagements, and communicate deal status to all key internal stakeholders regarding next steps to drive sales process forward Lead and provide strategic guidance and hands-on management of internal sales and sales support resources that are part of the sales team Drive improvements in number of government engagements, strength of pipeline, and close rates Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills to motivate and lead cross channel government sales teams to maximize incremental revenue stream from government agencies Build peer support and strong internal company relationships with all key stakeholders. Develop cooperative relationships with executive management, sales leadership, and other sales and support personnel Requirements Strong background and knowledge of US healthcare industry Experience selling to the federal government, including complex products Demonstrated track record of closing multi-product, multi-year enterprise sales agreements at the agency level Expertise in industry trends, government agency provider business model, enterprise deal structure, and contract negotiations Proven ability to develop and manage complex, multi-faceted executive sales process Pre-existing contact base with clinical and strategic decision makers at multiple government agencies Ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively within a matrixed organization Detailed understanding of government agency sourcing process at the enterprise and local level Work in a way that works for you We 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. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive About the Business 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. U.S.

National Base Pay Range: $119,300 - $221,500.

Total Target Cash Range: $183,500 - $340,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range for CO is $119,300 - $221,500. Total Target Cash Range for CO is $183,500 - $340,700. Base Pay Range for IL is $125,400 - $232,700. Total Target Cash Range for IL is $192,700 - $357,700. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $131,300 - $243,700. Total Target Cash Range for Chicago, IL is $201,900 - $374,700. Base Pay Range for MD is $125,400 - $232,700. Total Target Cash Range for MD is $192,700 - $357,700. Base Pay Range for NY is $131,300 - $243,700. Total Target Cash Range for NY is $201,900 - $374,700. Base Pay Range for New York City is $137,300 - $254,800. Total Target Cash for New York City is $211,000 - $391,800. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $113,400 - $210,400. Total Target Cash Range for Rochester, NY is $174,300 - $323,600. Base Pay Range for OH is $113,400 - $210,400. Total Target Cash Range for OH is $174,300 - $323,600. Base Pay Range for NJ is $144,298 - $230,502. Total Target Cash Range for NJ is $232,001 - $370,599. Pay mix between base and variable pay varies based on sales role; please discuss with the recruiter. Application deadline is 07/31/2026. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We 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. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers

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