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Monday, January 24, 2011

New London, CT - CPW Medical Writer

Job Description:
  • Supports medical writing activities for Clinical Study Report (CSR) production following specified processes, guidelines, and templates utilized by the company - conforming to ICH-E3 guidelines and the company’s Global Document Style Guide
  • Liaises with CPW Medical Writing Point of Contact (PoC) for adhering to timelines and ensuring all requirements of the CSR are met
  • Participates in regular study team meetings when CSR topics are discussed
  • Coordinates review meetings as required with clinical study team to review CSR and collect comments for incorporation into the CSR
  • Ensures CSRs accurately reflect the data presented in the statistical tables and listings and other information sources
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of all applicable global regulations and guidelines, SOPs and practices
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 4-7 years of experience working on Oncology writing
  • Experienced supports medical writing activities for Clinical Study Report (CSR) production following specified processes, guidelines, and templates
  • Experienced liaising Medical Writing Point of Contact (PoC) for adhering to timelines and ensuring all requirements of the CSR are met
  • Experienced participating in regular study team meetings when CSR topics are discussed
  • Experienced coordinating review meetings as required with clinical study team to review CSR and collect comments for incorporation into the CSR
  • Experienced ensuring CSRs accurately reflect the data presented in the statistical tables and listings and other information sources
  • Experienced developing and maintaining knowledge of all applicable global regulations and guidelines, SOPs and practices
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Wilmington, DE - Forecasting Manager

Job Description:
  • This position will be based on-site in Wilmington, with occasional trips to Gaithersburg to work with the Asthma team
  • Lead the development of long term forecasts for projects approaching Investment Decisions, in particular the development of a Diabetes market forecast to include both Onglyza and Dapagliflozin, and an Asthma market forecast
REQUIREMENTS:
  • BA/BS in Business, Accounting or related fields
  • Experienced forecasting investments and market analysis
  • Experienced with forecasting tools including MS Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Raritan, NJ - Communication Specialist III

Job Description:
The Technology, Shared Services organization is currently recruiting for a full time Communication Specialist to provide communications support for large, internal, global communication programs in Global I/T Quality & Compliance, and to an extent also in Global I/T Operations. The Communication Specialist will report to the Manager, Global I/T Operations and Q&C Communications.

Roles & Responsibilities:
The Communications Specialist will partner with the Global I/T Quality & Compliance organization to:
  • Promote the Global I/T Quality & Compliance value proposition, processes, contact points and strategic and partner projects
  • Provide communication strategy, planning, and support for large scale Global I/T Quality & Compliance programs and projects to key stakeholders including all Johnson & Johnson employees
  • Develop and write all communication deliverables for large scale Global I/T Quality & Compliance programs and projects including email announcements, Intranet Portal articles, FAQs, etc.
  • Manage the day to day activities for the Global I/T Quality & Compliance section of the I/T Intranet Portal using Microsoft SharePoint technology
  • Assist Global Communication Manager with meetings and events, including presentation development, event management and executive support
  • Assist Global Communication Manager with executive communication support
  • The Communications Specialist will also assist the Global Communication Manager and her team with meetings, events, and communication deliverables for the Global I/T Operations organization
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Communications or a related field is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Communications is required
  • Experience in information technology is not required, but valued
  • Experience with internal communications is required
  • Cross-functional team experience is preferred
  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint is preferred
The Communications Specialist should have the following strengths:
  • A flair for creative writing and turning technical content into compelling story lines
  • Strategic and big picture thinking with an eye for detail
  • An ability to translate strategic messages to a variety of audiences, including senior executives, leadership, I/T partners, and internal employees
  • Good networking skills

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

New London, CT - Development Operations Financial Analyst

Job Description:
  • This role will provide support for Development Operations
  • The analyst will provide support for various financial activities including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and presentation development for various functions within Development Operations
  • Ad hoc project support and analysis is also anticipated
  • Reporting – Regular monthly and ad hoc reports to include actual results, comparison to established target levels, and forecasted estimates
  • Will include identification of variances, an understanding of operational drivers, and defining implications to the business along with suggested actions
  • Budget Development – Help prepare and submit the annual budget, including funding levels, capital planning and the categorization and timing of spend
  • Forecasting – Responsible for ongoing analysis of spend and the identification of variances and changes in requirements
  • Month End - Processes monthly transactions to the general ledger along with other required activities
  • Business Analysis Support - Develop a broad understanding of Development Operations financial and operational issues, to provide critical business analysis support to Development Operations, including return on investment resource optimization, productivity analysis, cost savings identification, implementation support and tracking, etc
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Analytical skills Required 4-7 Years
  • Budget Forecasting  Required 4-7 Years
  • Budget tracking  Required 4-7 Years
  • The ideal candidate will have superior financial and analytical skills and a proven track record of professional, academic, and personal achievement. The ability to provide accurate financial planning, forecasting and reporting through rigorous analyses is key to success in this position
  • Knowledge of key strategic and operational drivers in the pharmaceutical industry would be beneficial
  • MOST CRITICAL SKILLS: Financial and analytical skills.  Budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, economic modeling
  • REQUIRED PERSONALITY TRAITS: independent, good communication skills, responsible, professional
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.  MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred, with at least 5 years of related business/financial experience
  • Superior Excel Skills – Vlookups and Pivot Tables
  • Accounting – Knowledge of basic accounting principles i.e. GAAP
  • Knowledge of Financial Planning and Reporting Tools - Cognos, Business Objects and Computron
  • Presentation Development and Delivery – PowerPoint with Business Objects and Excel data
Core Competencies:
  • Decision Making - Decisions have moderate effect on the delivery of scheduled work and may affect allocation of existing resources.
  • Teamwork - Applies technical skills and discipline knowledge to contribute to achievement of work group/team goals.
  • Autonomy - Works under general supervision.  Performs assignments using established procedures and general instruction.
  • Communication - Able to communicate in a variety of media.  Lack of clarity and brevity is rare and usually associated with more complex issues
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Wilmington, DE - Clinical Education & Learning Partner

Job Description:
  • Role is Clinical Education & Learning Partner within the Quality & Capability Development function
  • The contractor may be assigned to one or both of the following projects: Education & Learning support for Payer into R&D; Capability Development for skill groups within Clinical Development
Specific skills required are:
  • Project Leadership/Management; Stakeholder Management; Vendor Management; Knowledge of E&L Processes
  • Determine learning needs according to agreed strategy to achieve current and future business goals
  • Design and project manage medium to large education programs that drive improvements in business performance
  • Work with internal and external knowledge experts to achieve desired program content
  • Develop and agree contracts for learning programs
  • Develop metrics for defined learning programs and use these to measure the impact on business goals
  • Work closely with E&L Operations to ensure learning materials meet agreed business goals
  • Be part of the CE&L Partner Network and share best practice and learning
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Degree / College Major: Life Science Degree preferred University degree or equivalent qualification
  • 5-10 Years Work Experience Required
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, preferably within Clinical. Good working knowledge of the industry
  • Proven experience as an education professional with a wide knowledge of adult learning methodologies
  • Professional training qualification (e.g., CIPD)
  • Specialist knowledge of design, development, delivery and evaluation of professional education programs in both classroom and electronic format
  • Proven project management experience
  • Proven facilitation and influencing skills
  • Learning needs analysis and post-training evaluation skills
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
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Groton, CT - Formulation Scientist

Job Description:
  • Position in the Research Formulation group as a laboratory scientist
  • Role entails the development of pre-clinical and early clinical formulations, using various solubility/dissolution enhancing technologies for oral and parental administration to animals and humans
  • Candidate will measure and/or calculate physical properties of organic compounds, such as, solubility, dissolution rate, particle size, crystallinity, melting point, chemical stability, and partition coefficient in a self-sufficient manner
  • Candidate will also develop and conduct assays, using liquid chromatography, UV spectroscopy, calorimetry, and microscopy
  • Additional responsibilities include thorough scientific documentation (e.g., notebook records and technical summaries), data analysis and interpretation as well as presenting and/or publishing significant findings
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1-3 years of experience with Formulations
  • BS in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Desirable Requirements:
  • MS in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • 0-5 years laboratory experience
  • Independent research during college, summer employment, or prior work experience in a chemistry or pharmaceutical science laboratory
  • Ability to succeed in a team environment
  • 2+ years Academic or industrial experience in HPLC analysis or experience in oral dosage form development
  • Good written and oral communication skills. Capability in oral solution and oral suspension dosage form development
  • General understanding of PK/PD relationships
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Groton, CT - Synthetic / Organic Chemist

Job Description:
  • Multi-step synthesis, purification and structural characterization of compounds using traditional or parallel methods
  • Contemporary awareness and knowledge of organic synthesis in order to independently troubleshoot reactions through mechanistic understanding, as well as to contribute to the design of synthetic routes
  • Maintain a safe and productive work environment
  • Participate in chemistry and project team meetings
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Synthetic Methodology/Reagents  Required 1-3 Years
  • Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree with experience in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry
  • MUST HAVE 3-5 YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH THE ABOVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience in conducting multi-step synthesis, the ability to use chromatographic techniques to isolate and purify compounds and expertise in characterizing novel compounds using analytical techniques such as NMR, MS and IR
  • Excellent communication skills, a willingness to work within a team-oriented environment, and aptitude for learning new technology related to automated synthesis and purification, route design and data analysis are desirable
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Titusville, NJ - SAS Programmer III

Job Description:
  • To provide SAS programming support for the Programming functional area.
  • Main Focus: receive general instructions; Complete assignments accurately and in a timely fashion with no supervision; anticipate & investigate unexpected difficulties with program/data
  • Develop and document programs to create/verify analysis datasets summarizing key clinical trial data
  • Develop and document programs to produce/verify tables, listings and other reports and analyses summarizing clinical trial results
  • Perform quality control checks for programs and data
  • Review the protocol, case report forms, and Data Management documents
  • Review and discuss Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and statistical programming specifications
  • Create analysis databases and generate analyses and reporting outputs
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of FDA, ICH and CDISC guidelines
  • Interact with CROs and review their deliverables as needed
  • Review programming deliverables from team members if needed
  • This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics or other scientific field (or equivalent theoretical/technical depth)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience programming and analyzing scientific data in a pharmaceutical / clinical trial environment
  • Expertise in SAS programming language
  • Experience working in a PC SAS environment
  • Must have good organization and written and oral communication skills
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Durham, NC - Designer Drafter

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work from rough drawings, sketches or notes provided by Engineering personnel
  • Prepare sketches or complete detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions for complex products or equipment
  • Design & development of component part drawings to support general machine design of equipment
  • 4-7 years of experience using Solidworks - desired
  • Thorough knowledge of equipment assembly procedures as it applies to the development of assembly drawings
  • Understanding of the construction and use of indented bills of material and their relationship to upper level assembly drawings.  Input B.O.M.
  • Design and develop new models, mechanisms, or adaptations for a particular product or application
  • General understanding of equipment system controls
  • Operate 3D model and 2D CAD drafting software as part of design process
  • Must be able to design machine components from concepts laid out by more senior people
  • Knowledge of materials, and strength/sizing calculations is required
  • AS or BS degree in mechanical engineering is desirable, but not required with demonstrated design capability
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New London, CT - PA&B SharePoint Developer/Administrator

Job Description:
  • Analyzes specifications, designs logic, writes code, customizes products, tests, debugs and documents software applications
  • Coordinates with other technical teams to ensure compatibility with other modules and applications
  • Consults with users and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met
  • Enforces change management policies
  • Stays abreast and trained in advances in their specific fields
  • Familiar with software development lifecycle and configuration management
  • Developer/Analyst - works directly with technology managers, business users, and vendors/partners in developing and managing projects from inception to deployment, including support and maintenance
REQUIREMENTS:
  • .NET   Desired 1-3 Years
  • MS Visual Studio  Desired 1-3 Years
  • MOST CRITICAL: MUST HAVE AT LEAST 4 SOLID YEARS SHAREPOINT EXPERIENCE
  • SharePoint Administration Required 4-7 Years
  • WILL BE PERFORMING SHAREPOINT SITE COLLECTION ADMINISTRATION 25% OF THE TIME AND HELPING WITH DEVELOPMENT 75% OF THE TIME; SUPPORTING 2,000 USERS; CANDIDATE WITH SHAREPOINT CERTIFICATION HIGHLY DESIRED
  • Provides expertise in software development, systems analysis and some project management
  • Experience with Performance Analytics & Benchmarking
  • Understands and implements the business needs of the business and successfully design and develop software solutions to satisfy business requirements
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Wilmington, DE - Project Management Associate

Job Description:
  • Provide support to the program and portfolio management groups by administering the project plans in Opal
  • Ensuring quality of information in plans, and reporting on project status
  • Escalating issues with forecasting and budget variances
  • Working closely with program management group to maintain quality in plans and working with portfolio management group to report on status of project forecast and budgets
  • Support of data in Planisware Tool
  • To support Program Management team with Plan Generation and maintenance activities in the Opal operating model at Plan Initiation, major revision and closure including; advice and assistance on the most appropriate use of Project level activities based upon Activity Libraries
  • Working proactively to support the Global Program Management team.
  • To provide ”hands-on” support in the Planisware toolset as needed on an issue driven basis
  • To provide input to portfolio reporting during portfolio analysis, performance measurement, scenario planning, or preparation for business reviews
  • To provide expertise in best OPAL practice and advise the Global Program Managers on appropriate best practice for scheduling, resource, and revenue forecasting
  • Accountable for monitoring compliance and quality, and aiding the Program Managers to continually improve the quality of the GDD IS OPAL data (project activities are linked appropriately, plans are consistent with activity library terminology, and project plans are routinely updated).
  • Creating ad hoc or standard reports for reporting on project/portfolio performance
  • Manages change with a positive approach to the challenges of change for the team and the project
  • Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, resources, and project initiatives in a global and regional environment
  • The manager is looking for a candidate with strong communication skills and very strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of the Planisware tool, OPX2, is a huge plus
  • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and application of Project Management
  • Good working knowledge of the financial processes and management used in the delivery of an IS project
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Wilmington, DE - Sr. SAS Programmer

Job Description:
  • The contract programmer will produce tables, listings, figures for the Clinical projects and support the qc effort of the same
  • They will also provide review and input into submission-level work (such as data definition files)
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years with SAS and Clinical
  • Experienced producing tables, listings, figures for the Clinical projects and supporting the quality control effort of the same
  • Experienced reviewing and inputting into submission-level work (such as data definition files)
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Wilmington, DE - Paralegal

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor Degree required
  • Paralegal Certification
  • Person well-versed in contractual legal language, specifically negotiating various documents such as confidentiality agreements, clinical study agreements, and investigator-sponsored study agreements with emphasis on sections pertaining to Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Confidentiality
  • Able to negotiate language and budgets with Clinical Trial Sites
  • Experience in amending clinical site contracts and preparing termination letters
  • Some experience in negotiating master clinical study agreements and confidentiality agreements
  • Expertise in preparing site budgets through a Fair Market Pricing tool is a plus, but not necessary
  • Person will work in a team environment with 7 other staff members
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New York, NY - Data Reconciliation and Research Clerk

Job Description:
  • Candidate will be responsible for assisting the company’s Data Strategy & Reconciliation team in the data clarification process across data sources by accurately associating payments to a unique profile ID in our database of health care practitioners (HCP) profiles, by using a look up utility
  • Candidate must also be able to conduct internet research and other searches to ensure that we can accurately identify an HCP
  • Candidate may also be asked to do special projects involving Excel spreadsheets, or sending out e-mails
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to focus despite highly repetitive tasks, be prompt, self-motivated, a hard worker, and truly understand the importance of the work (that it will be published externally)
  • High proficiency in Excel & Outlook, proficiency at conducting internet searches, and great communication skills are a must
  • Experience with Quality Management is desired
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Skillman, NJ - Global Recruiter

Job Description:
  • Contract Recruiting Consultants to manage the recruiting process for assigned positions as a member of the Global Recruiting Team
  • In this role you will be onsite to support recruitment efforts in areas such as Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Commercial Pharmaceutical, and Supply Chain
  • You will partner closely with Human Resources to manage the recruiting process from end-to-end, and collaborate in creating staffing plans, developing strategies and implementing action plans
  • This includes but is not limited to: Developing job appropriate behavioral and competency based interview questions; Coach hiring managers or teams on interviewing and candidate assessment techniques; Identify and share recruitment best practices across business units of focus; Maintain current knowledge in business, marketplace, legal and recruitment trends and requirements; Initiate and maintain a network of contacts to help identify qualified candidates for hiring needs
  • In addition you'll be responsible for interviewing prospective employees and evaluating candidates for employment factors such as job experience, education and training, knowledge, skills and abilities, organizational culture considerations, and other data pertinent in classification and selection for a wide variety of non-exempt and exempt positions in multiple functional disciplines
  • Gather candidate feedback from interview team and lead final assessment and selection process, prepare a rating on applicants, negotiate offers, and consult on recommended starting salaries and other offer package details including, but not limited to, sign on bonuses, relocation, vacation, stock options, annual bonus, etc.
  • Facilitate the relocation of transferred employees, check professional references and perform other candidate due diligence activities in compliance with the recruitment operating procedures
  • Ensure exceptions are properly authorized by next level management
  • Gather/compile/maintain/provide regular metrics for HR-related activities
  • Manage the data associated with the recruitment process to ensure all relevant data on applicants, the process and the final hiring decision is properly handled in a timely manner
  • Provide company information to candidates and appropriately 'sell' candidates on the value proposition of the company’s experience
REQUIREMENTS:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a high volume recruitment position is required
  • Previous experience working in a corporate recruiting capacity is preferred
  • A demonstrated capability in recruiting for wide variety of non-exempt and exempt positions within Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Commercial Pharmaceutical, and Supply Chain is desired
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, customer-service and organization skills required
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to apply judgment to ambiguous or out-of-policy situations
  • Attention to detail and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential information required
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is required, as is the ability to develop relationships and influence others
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in HR recruiting processes and practices (i.e., compensation, EEO laws, interviewing skills, sourcing strategies, etc.)
  • Ability to work within a team approach is required
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems required, preferably Taleo (Recruitsoft)
  • Must have strong account management, consulting and interviewing skills
  • Strong customer and marketplace focus; negotiation and influencing skills; project management, and time management are required
  • DDI/Targeted Selection or other Behavioral Based Interviewing Certification is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of the applicable business marketplace is highly desirable
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New Brunswick, NJ - Statistician - Level III

Job Description:
  • The Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) group consults with all of the MD&D Franchises to help demonstrate Value Proposition (Effectiveness and Affordability) for our products and services
  • Healthcare Informatics team within the EBM group undertakes observational research to support development, launch and post-marketing assessment of MD&D products
  • The team provides analytical services using large administrative, patient-level databases to answer a variety of question involving Clinical R&D, Safety, HEOR, Commercial Assessment and Marketing activities
  • The principal goal of this position is to support EBM research analyzing patient-level database(s) to evaluate disease natural history, standard of care, cost/reimbursement patterns, market size, site of care, co-morbidities, clinical, safety and health economic outcomes for R&D decision support and assessment of new innovative technologies
  • This position will work closely with colleagues within EBM team to formulate and address research questions using a variety of analytical and data-mining techniques
  • The person will provide rapid analysis to help inform product related decisions at Franchise and GOC level
  • The position will also help disseminate analytical information through white papers, publication in peer-reviewed literature, and reports for submission to regulatory and/or payor bodies
REQUIREMENTS:
  • PhD degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field required
  • Experience in Cost/Utilization analysis a plus
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with large administrative, patient-level databases is required
  • Strong expertise in SAS is needed
  • An understanding of observational and experimental study designs, as well as and quantitative methods is required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong publication/presentation record as well as ability to work independently is desirable
  • Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry experience preferred
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New London, CT - Contract Recruiter

Job Description:
  • The company has an opportunity for a Contract Recruiter to join their team in Groton/New London supporting the Worldwide Research & Development Division
  • The primary function of this position will be to help manage our growing Post-Doctoral Recruitment Program
  • As a Recruiter for the company you will be responsible for the full lifecycle recruiting process for the positions approved for the program, which are expected to be located at our various R&D Sites across the U.S.
  • You will partner with the designated Recruiting Manager to implement effective recruitment strategies as well as participate in the selection process including assessing candidate applications, screening, interviewing and recommending finalists
  • You will be expected to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements along with company policies
Responsibilities will include:
  • Learn sourcing techniques from recruiter team in order to build a candidate pipeline for selected positions
  • Manage client expectations – provide guidance to line management and set mutually agreed upon expectations regarding the full life cycle recruiting process
  • Builds and maintain a competitive intelligence database qualifying and extracting information from multiple sources to create a candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs
  • Strive to increase diverse representation in candidate pools and interview slates
  • Conduct phone screen interviews for any site positions as requested by recruiters
  • Utilize interview techniques that identify high-potential candidates by applying specific behavioral and situational competency-based, appropriate fit questions for the department
  • Reaffirm the company’s values, culture, and opportunities when communicating the offer package to candidates (including compensation, health & welfare benefits, and relocation benefits)
  • Enter data into system, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of data entered
  • Support site stakeholders on ad hoc recruiting reports that are requested and partner with site Recruiting Manager and Service Center on delivery of core reports
REQUIREMENTS:
  • College Degree or Equivalent Related Work Experience
  • Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business support applications
  • Minimum of 3 years of corporate recruiting experience or demonstrated equivalent performance level
  • Proficiency with recruiting tracking technology, preferably PeopleSoft Recruit
  • Demonstrated understanding of the various steps in the recruitment process
  • Highly flexible and motivated
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Strong problem solving skills and ability to manage recruiting projects
  • Must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure, tight deadlines, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as sensitivity for handling confidential information
  • Ability to build and manage strong business relationships
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Monday, January 17, 2011

Skillman, NJ - Scientist I

Job Description:
  • We are currently recruiting for a Scientist to support Technical Transfer in Skillman, NJ
  • The Scientist will support a broad range of consumer products such as Skin Care, Beauty Care, Baby Care, Oral Care, Wound Care and Women's Health Care from a manufacturability and formulation standpoint
  • The scope of work includes supporting senior scientists within the group to conduct lab DOE, specification and documentation development, execution of none complex projects
  • The individual will work under supervision and drive to meet project timeline
REQUIREMENTS:
  • It is required that the candidate have at least B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related scientific discipline
  • In addition the position requires a 0-5 years of consumer industry experience
  • MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills are required
  • Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, skin cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products is desired
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Raritan, NJ - Project Coordinator

Job Description:
  • Registering the 1k+ distributor rep email addresses to grant access to the distributor portal
  • Update distributor portal access as 1000+ distributor reps leave or newly hired
  • Ordering literature for shows/events/meetings
  • Processing Totality reports
  • Editing and distributing D-News newsletter periodically
  • Pulling periodic Box reports
  • Checking the Distributor hotline for messages
  • Updating the pricing spreadsheets as promos are rolled out and for annual price increase
  • Work with Dist counterparts to coordinate national and regional Distributor Meetings
  • Keeper of “Sold Instruments” by Dist
  • Help process credits and exceptions
  • Add to and delete as necessary (keeping current) Distributor Portal
  • To develop the project plan and to prioritize all tasks and activities in the plan
  • To publicize the project plan and activities with the project team
  • To track project activities against the project plan
  • To notify the project team with project agendas, upcoming meetings and subsequent minutes of the meeting
  • Provide day-to-day administrative and functional direction to teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
  • Monitor compliance with system development standards
  • Ensure issues are captured, tracked and resolved in a timely fashion
  • To be responsible for all matters relating to the coordination of the project tasks in the project plan
  • To support the project team by utilizing the necessary project systems and tools
  • To develop the necessary project reports and communications
  • To discuss progress and status to IM Manager Key Deliverables
  • Project Brief, Plan
  • Issue, Risk logs, meetings
  • PaRIS, TTS, GSR
  • Scorecards
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experienced developing project plans and prioritizing all tasks and activities in the plans
  • Experienced publicizing the project plan and activities with the project team
  • Experienced tracking project activities against the project plan
  • Experienced notifying the project team with project agendas, upcoming meetings and subsequent minutes of the meeting
  • Experienced providing day-to-day administrative and functional direction to teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
  • Experienced monitoring compliance with system development standards
  • Experienced ensuring issues are captured, tracked and resolved in a timely fashion
  • Experienced being responsible for all matters relating to the coordination of the project tasks in the project plan
  • Experienced supporting the project team by utilizing the necessary project systems and tools
  • Experienced developing the necessary project reports and communications
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Friday, January 14, 2011

Skillman, NJ - Sourcing Manager III

Job Description:
  • Drive contracting process from initial request of budget through execution of contractual document to include updating contract tracking database and managing change order process as necessary
  • May be responsible for leading cross-functional, multi-operating company teams through a comprehensive sourcing process
  • Provide advice to business partners and others within company related to signed agreements
  • Identify and select appropriate suppliers following departmental processes and manage specific external service provider (ESP) relationship(s)
  • Demonstrate value contribution through negotiated savings, competitive bidding, cycle times, etc.
  • Manage relationships with internal business partners as well as ESPs
  • Lead/conduct contract negotiations on terms and conditions of high-risk, complex, and potentially long-term agreements, and escalate specific points of contention on legal issues to appropriate legal staff
  • Work with the Law department as necessary to review, analyze, negotiate and advise business partners on contractual terms and conditions in order to reach acceptable language
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have demonstrated negotiating experience. Depending upon level would prefer anywhere from 5-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry; drug development and procurement experience
  • Experience with contract research organizations as either a provider or user of services
  • For international candidates, a fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
  • 10-15 years of experience, with at least 5 years procurement experience; direct knowledge of pharma industry and demonstrated experience in complex negotiations
  • Must be able to participate in the creation of high functioning interdependent partnerships with other sourcing and procurement groups, finance as well as internal project teams on an as needed basis
  • Must be able to develop interdependent partnerships with other sourcing and procurement groups, including but not limited to Finance
  • Experience as a user or provider of outsourced services
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D process, GLPs, GMPs or GCPs desirable
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in a life science or business; additionally MBA, or C.P.M. (or equivalent)
  • Preferred: Highly advanced degree such as Ph.D., JD, Pharm. D
  • Must be able to work effectively in a matrixed environment while supporting specific teams and/or projects for business partners
  • Must demonstrate capability to be nimble and adapt to customer needs while balancing business priorities
  • Must be able to present/interface to/with Senior Management
  • Independently negotiate multiple complex situations (contracts, change orders, issue escalation)
  • Handle multiple high profile compound teams/projects
  • Must be able to read reports (press releases), determine impact to business and respond
  • Must possess global experience
  • Must have knowledge of drug development and experience in outsourcing clinical trial services, pre-clinical services and/or supplies to include the review and negotiation of budgets, scopes of work and contracts with suppliers such as Contract Research Organizations (CRO), central laboratories, etc.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment and to make decisions based on analysis of supplier proposals and in partnership with internal business customers
  • Able to demonstrate creative ways to avoid/solve problems in order to manage the supplier relationship and not compromise any on-going study
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Collegeville, PA - Medical Physician

Job Description:
  • Performs medical assessment activities related to drug safety pharmacovigilance for the assigned therapeutic area (pain & inflammation)
  • Perform single case medical assessment, including the determination of seriousness, expectedness, listedness, labeldness and causality of adverse events in compliance with current regulations, internal and external guidance documents, SOPs, Safety Job Aids, the Argus User Reference Guide and case processing/coding conventions
  • Maintain the timely submission of expedited reports
  • Support the achievement of the TA's case processing performance timelines
  • Identify cases that meet SUSAR reporting criteria, prepare the SUSAR narrative, perform risk assessment, initiate the unblinding process (as appropriate), and make the report available for distribution
  • Identify and evaluate safety signals based on individual cases and cumulative data assessment and by using other signal detection systems
  • Provide data-driven decisions and communicate these findings proactively and effectively to the key stakeholders
  • Provide medical safety input as appropriate to Clinical Development Teams regarding expectedness/listedness/labeledness, causality and data reconciliation
  • As appropriate, provide medical safety input, and review or draft sections of response documents to health authority inquiries
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidates must be MD's (US Board certification NOT required)
  • Industry experience and past drug safety experience is required
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Fort Washington, PA - Technical Writer – Scientific I

Job Description:
  • Responsible for the preparation of accurate and complete scientific documentation for all aspects of the R&D product development lifecycle from bench-scale to commercialization, both from a process development and formulation perspective as well as the analytical chemistry elements
  • The role requires fundamental understanding of R&D processes to assist in the evaluation/interpretation of scientific data to form and document resulting conclusions
  • The role also entails maintenance and management of systems for indexing, storage, and archiving of all scientific R&D documents
  • Prepares technical documents according to established format guidelines in support of department activities (documents include validation protocols and reports, technical reports, developmental manufacturing orders, PD test methods and specifications, OJTs, etc.)
  • Controls the circulation of work in progress and maintains active and historical documents
  • Assists department staff in activities where there is substantial data input required
  • Manages electronic databases and systems such as project management software and business applications software
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum of BSc or college diploma in the science field; some working knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D processes would be an asset
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry
  • Strong oral and written communication; good problem solving and decision making skills
  • Scientific training and fundamental understanding of the product development practices, procedures and regulations
  • Ability to review, interpret and make scientific conclusions and recommendations based on developmental data sets
  • Accurate and complete documentations practices including a well-developed scientific vocabulary
  • Strong computer skills including working knowledge of business software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.
  • Daily and almost continuous use of a computer; a high level of keyboarding and computer activity is required
  • Limited travel
  • Some lifting/transport of document boxes (25lbs)
  • Adherence to appropriate safety guidelines
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Wilmington, DE - Project Manager

Job Description:
Accountabilities include, yet may not be limited to, the following:
  • Agree plans including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality
  • Manage changes to project/program scope, ensuring that all impacts and changes are approved and appropriately communicated to stakeholders and review boards
  • Manage relationships with business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project/program objectives
  • Responsible for steering / stakeholder meetings, communication of status, issues, and risks
  • Assist with managing project budget, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, change management, and status to support effective decisions and project reporting to stakeholders and review boards
  • Identify and assist with effective risk & issue management
  • Escalate risks and issues as appropriate
  • Ensure project team adheres to all standards including internal methodology, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and best practices
Work collaboratively with:
  • Supplier Management function to manage delivery of small-sized supplier contracts
  • Suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed products and services while ensuring adherence to project delivery standards
  • Business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project objectives
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5 Years Work Experience Required
  • Familiar with project management and delivery methodologies and standards
  • Implementing technical projects in large, global corporate companies
  • Working with third party suppliers
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Strong business acumen with sensitivity to environment
  • Project Manager will lead a small project team to support delivery of effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs
  • Candidates should be able to support all stages in a project lifecycle (initiation through close) and will be accountable for specific activities
  • This role is also required to follow established project management standards and identify possible project management capability areas for improvement
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Wilmington, DE - Rich Media Webcasting (RMW) Architect/Engineer

Job Description:
  • Accountable for the architecture and design of implementation of WAAS appliances
  • Work collaboratively with:
  • Other service suppliers to meet project goals.  (i.e.: IBM, BT, AT&T as outsourced business partners)
  • Business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to project objectives
  • Deliver feedback to Enterprise Architects on how to improve Architecture Standards
  • Document best practices, drive reuse of existing solutions and in cooperation with other Architects promote new solutions for reuse
  • Escalate architecture design issues related to possible alternative solutions
  • Review Statement of Work responses from Suppliers as necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 7 Years Work Experience Required
  • Experienced leading the effort to ensure that to design and implementing the RMW architecture
  • Experienced ensuring the design is compliant with relevant architecture standards
  • Experienced participating in Architecture Assessments & Reviews as a Subject Matter Expert in the review team
  • Experienced documenting and sharing knowledge and best practices with peer Architects
  • Experienced configuring Media servers to work with WAAS appliances
  • Experienced providing subject matter expertise to ensure benefits are realized
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Norristown, PA - Sr. Network Analyst

Job Description:
The (Sr.) Corporate Network Analyst is responsible for ensuring a consistent and effective operation of the company’s electronic network, both internal (LAN) and external (WAN).  This includes the technical knowledge and competencies to design, maintain, and operation company networks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate robust, expansible, local and wide area networking infrastructure
  • Identify, analyze, and manage problems occurring on components of network infrastructure
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate firewalls between critical systems and the company’s internal networks or Internet, including custom programmed proxies
  • Perform system administration functions (including custom operating system installation) on all the company’s firewall platforms
  • Recommend placement and configuration of firewalls
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate routers between critical systems and the company’s internal networks or Internet
  • Perform system administration functions on all the company’s router platforms
  • Recommend placement and configuration of routers
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate LAN hub and switching equipment between critical systems and the company’s internal networks
  • Perform system administration functions on all the company’s switching or hub platforms
  • Recommend placement and configuration of LAN hub and switching equipment
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate DNS infrastructure
  • Perform system administration functions on all the company’s DNS platforms
  • Recommend placement and configuration of DNS equipment
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate Network Management Tools used on critical systems and the company’s internal networks
  • Design, distribute, install, test, maintain, and operate the company’s Internet presence
  • Implement and administer network security to determine compliance with the company’s security practices
  • Evaluate IT network assets and identify how to protect them
  • Assist in research and design of solutions
  • Design, distribute and install solutions
  • Activate and verify implementation of new solution through testing and gaining of customer acceptance of solution
  • Maintain and communicate change information for all network platforms
  • Administer the company’s IP address space and Domain Name Registration
  • Build and develop strong relationships with ITS's business area clients by providing superior customer support as demonstrated by clearly owning, resolving and communicating issues and problems; being responsive to needs, requirements, and deadlines; and generally promoting goodwill in a professional and trust-building manner
  • Assist in the creation of network level metrics
  • Operate systems in order to achieve publish service level metrics
REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS Degree Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated customer focus and awareness of the importance of the customer in a service organization
  • CCNA Certification
  • Ability to understand technical issues and develop documentation of technical policy statements, procedures, and processes
  • Minimum 8 years relevant, professional experience with 3 - 5 years of experience in Network Systems Management experience, Network Support, and Systems Administration
  • Network Systems management should include, but not be limited to the following vendor devices:
  • Cisco routing and switching products, Checkpoint products running NG and/or NGX, Nokia firewall products, F5 content switching and DNS products using v9.x+
  • Experience in support of Intranet, Internet, and firewall services for all systems
  • Ability to apply graphic design skills and tools in the composition of technical documentation including flow charts, diagrams, and presentation materials
  • Working knowledge and experience with MS Office tool set (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, and MS Project
  • Ability to work as a team/project member for multiple projects
  • Organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal/human relations skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attentiveness to detail
  • Strong service commitment
  • Ability to develop network policies, standards, and procedures
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to use work-enhanced software, including use of project management tools
  • Experience with Web authoring tools
  • Systems or Network Certification or experience
  • Excellent facilitation and troubleshooting skills
  • Metrics development and maintenance
  • Project Management Experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to train, guide, or assist others to perform complex studies
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Durham, NC - Customer Service Contractor

Job Description:
Provides full-range of administrative support to include
  • Manages multiple Outlook calendars with expertise
  • Plans and coordinates a variety of meetings and events, such as staff meetings (including recording of action items) and a variety of recurring events with other groups inside and outside of the company when necessary
  • Prepares and edits reports and presentations using Microsoft Office software; organizes and maintains files
  • Coordinates and manages travel arrangements and prepares expense reports
  • Fields incoming telephone calls and replies to routine inquiries
  • Provides project management assistance when necessary
  • Expedites flow of work, and initiates follow-up when necessary, particularly when supervisors are traveling
  • Orders supplies and equipment; cooperates with other administrative assistants in maintaining an efficient workroom; serves as back-up administrative support for any member of the team when necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associate Degree
  • Microsoft Excel Required 1-3 Years
  • Microsoft Outlook  Required 1-3 Years
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Required 1-3 Years
  • Microsoft Word   Required 1-3 Years
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
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Bridgewater, NJ - Blackberry 5.x System Engineer for Messaging

Job Description:
Support building, design and test/qualification of the Blackberry 5.x platform for ~30k blackberry devices, Exchange 2003/2010 integration, client impacts, training of service desk operations staff, develop self-service portals or automation capabilities. Plan and support migration of blackberry users from the temporary leased MS Exchange 2003 infrastructure to this new infrastructure. 
Major Role Responsibilities:
  • Work with vendors and other Technology Teams in developing and finalizing the Blackberry 5.x design for the Exchange 2010 solution
  • Perform tasks as they relate to the rollout of Blackberry 5.x
  • Assist in the design of specific server build roles for Blackberry 5.x
  • Create scripts and associated documentation as they relate to server builds and Blackberry migrations
  • Provide testing of various configurations as assigned by the project leads
  • Documentation of all Server Builds, Testing, and Administrative Functions that will be required to support an Exchange 2010 environment in a mixed mode with Exchange 2003 with Blackberry 5.x
  • Provide weekly status reports to the project team
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years of experience with Blackberry Enterprise Server
  • Exchange 2003/2007/2010 experience a plus
  • Experience with Outlook 2003/2007; Outlook 2010 a plus
  • Support  in an Enterprise environment of greater 30,000 mailboxes in multiple sites
  • Must have Windows 2003 skill set
  • Windows 2008 R2 server a plus
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, WINS/DNS and TCP/IP
  • Scripting experience utilizing Windows Script Host, VBScript and Powershell
  • Experience with HP hardware a plus
  • Experience with VMware and BES as virtual guests
  • Strong Analytical ability and communication skills
  • Project management skills; including specification of deliverables, estimates and plans and progress reports
Competencies:
  • Organizational Agility (critical competency)
  • Process Management (critical competency)
  • Relationship Management (critical competency)
  • Prioritization Setting (critical competency)
  • Drive for Results
  • Customer Focus
  • Problem Solving
Skills:
  • Working knowledge of BES server environments
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010
  • Problem Management
  • Systems Integrations and migrations
  • Fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software products
Other Skills:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Tenacity
  • Communications Skills
  • Time Management
  • Good Judgment
  • Ability to Prioritize
  • Desired Certifications, Experience and Training
  • ITIL Foundations
  • IT certifications
  • Microsoft Professional certifications a plus
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Madison, NJ - Associate for Claims Operations

Job Description:
With supervision, manages US Claims and Copy Clearance Committee (CCC) for assigned products/projects including:
  • Managing US claims and CCC process for assigned products
  • Facilitating CCC meetings including: receiving and screening agenda requests to ensure appropriateness/completeness for CCC, generating agenda, tracking action items, and offering input based on claims knowledge
  • Participating in Labeling Implementation Teams (LITs) for assigned products to ensure claims deliverables are completed on target
  • Ensuring claims for assigned products/projects are entered into the Consumer Claims Manager (CCM) and routed for approval
  • Monitoring activity to ensure work is completed on target
REQUIREMENTS:
  • MS Excel  Required 1-3 Years
  • MS Outlook Required 1-3 Years
  • MS PowerPoint Desired 1-3 Years
  • MS Word Required 1-3 Years
  • Project Timelines Project Management Required 1-3 Years
  • BA/BS required
  • Previous pharmaceutical experience required - reviewing promotional labeling information
  • Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills
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Peapack, NJ - Financial Analyst

Job Description:
  • Provides financial analytical support to the Financial Management team for the budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as reporting actual financial results on a monthly basis
  • Advises on strategic decisions and formulates business strategies
  • Offers professional judgment on financial matters and advises on ways to improve business performance
  • Processes monthly transactions to the general ledger
  • Supports activities relating to internal corporate accounting and finance systems
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1-3 years of experience using MS Excel
  • Experienced providing financial analytical support to the Financial Management team for the budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as reporting actual financial results on a monthly basis
  • Experienced advising on strategic decisions and formulating business strategies
  • Experienced offering professional judgment on financial matters and advising on ways to improve business performance
  • Experienced processing monthly transactions to the general ledger
  • Experienced supporting activities relating to internal corporate accounting and finance systems
  • Experienced ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
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Memphis, TN - Staff Accountant-RB/BM

Job Description:
  • Analyze sales and inventory accounting process as well as preparation of management reports
  • Perform period end financial close activities and meet all related deadlines
  • Reconcile various inventory accounts and research and resolve discrepancies
  • Handle accounting policy and procedure inquiries and ad hoc reporting & analysis requests; provide periodic customer/site training
  • Insure customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interaction
  • Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements (SOX)
  • Perform quarterly margin true-ups for legal entity 2R7
  • Computing of purchase acquisition cost for products in legal entity 2R7
  • Participation and facilitation of audit requests related to statutory audits for legal entity 2R7
  • Coordination of transition of products into legal entity 2R7
  • Accounting and analysis of intercompany markup related to Company 2R7
  • Work closely with Intercompany Analysis Team to provide appropriate reporting as well as research and resolve discrepancies with intercompany accounts through contact with internal and external customers analyzes change and conducting risk assessment
REQUIREMENTS:
  • SAP Financial Required 4-7 Years Advanced
  • BS Degree or equivalent in Accounting with minimum five years of experience in Accounting is required.   CPA/MBA is preferred
  • BS Degree or equivalent in Accounting with minimum five years of experience in Accounting is required.  
  • CPA/MBA is preferred
  • Proficiency in Personal Computer skills and financial applications is essential
  • Ability to work independently, research accounting issues and handle several projects at once
  • Strong accounting, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Public accounting experience a plus
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Kalamazoo, MI - Legal Affairs Associate

Job Description:
  • The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for supporting the company’s Animal Health Legal Department and VMRD with an emphasis on coordination of the contracting process, including processing, receipt, execution, filing, retention and overall document management, and ensuring records are maintained and updated on a continuous basis
  • In addition, this person will assist in updating pre-existing contracts to ensure compliance with FCPA policies
  • The Legal Affairs associate will provide the interface between the company’s Legal, and between US VMRD and external parties with whom agreements are being executed
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Certified Legal Secretary/Assistant   Desired 1-3 Years
  • Paralegal   Desired 1-3 Years
  • Secretarial Assistant  Desired 1-3 Years
  • Associate Degree  Desired 1-3 Years
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Desired 1-3 Years
  • Undergraduate Degree   Desired 1-3 Years
  • 3 - 5 Years  General Administrative Experience Desired
  • Legal Assistant Legal Department Experience Desired 1-3 Years
  • Excellent Oral Communication Skills Desired 1-3 Years
  • Acrobat Reader  Required 1-3
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Skillman, NJ - Scientist I

Job Description:
  • The candidate will report to a project scientist (R. Fellow) and be expected to do the following functions with initial guidance from the supervisor; but will be expected to work independently in the course of execution of the tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Educational background: BS in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science
  • Fresh graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience in working in industry in the development of products and materials. Candidate should possess basic polymer background of polyolefins such as polyethylene, Polypropylenes and polyesters. Measuring, Working on polymer properties in college or other industries is a plus.
  • Great verbal, written and presentation skills to be able to present their work to a small group of scientists involved in the project
  • Ability to set up Design of Experiments in consultations with a immediate supervisor
  • Conducting experiments as per plan lay-out on the project
  • Testing, evaluating materials and products
  • Analyze material properties from point of physical properties such as tensile, compression, stretch and extensibility
  • Ability to read and understand patents and their teachings w/initial guidance and later by himself or herself
  • Present findings or report to the team on a routine basis in written and presentation format
  • Ability to bench work on coating of films and materials
  • Attend local plant trials for the purpose of preparing samples and raw materials and conducting testing at their site as and when needed
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Rochester, NY - Senior Contract and Grants Analyst

Job Description:
  • The Contract Manager of the Sales Operations Team is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Customer contracts in a way that leads to Customer satisfaction, compliance to company policies and ensures profitability
  • Within the management of the contract lifecycle the Contract Manager is responsible for partnering with the Field Sales organization to develop contract strategy resulting in compliant offers and/or contracts that meet the business and Customer needs
  • Customize & develop terms and conditions, contract cover etc., within the parameters of business and pricing policies and approved exceptions
  • Strategize with Sales Team and advise on contractual options
  • Upon receipt of Customer-signed agreement, perform a contract review
  • Approve and accept Customer-signed contracts on behalf of OCD via Contract Manager signature on the contract
  • Identify and provide advice to Sales Team regarding exceptions to standard business and pricing programs
  • Develop and present exception requests to internal stakeholders for review
  • Consult with internal stakeholders to provide additional information to obtain necessary approvals, within agreed upon timeframes from Marketing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, etc.
  • Strategize with Sales team to explore alternatives to exceptions
  • Document all exceptions and approvals
  • Coordinate, cross functionally, the administrative implementation of Customer contracts per the terms of the contract (Customer training, distribution, pricing, service coverage, non- OCD items, etc.)
  • Monitor throughout the life cycle of each contract, OCD and Customer compliance to terms of the contract against actual purchases and be actively involved in the contract renewal process
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and/or equivalent related experience is required. An advanced degree (Masters or MBA) is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of overall business experience is required
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in contracting, analysis, marketing, or sales is required
  • Compliance experience with Government regulations (HCC/GCC/FDA and state and local) is preferred
  • Ability to learn and demonstrate working knowledge of contracting systems and how they interface with other systems throughout the company where related to contract management and reporting
  • This position requires strong skills in attention to detail, resourcefulness, and follow through in the development of customer offers through addressing customer issues in a timely manner
  • Individual must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required in this position
  • Individuals must demonstrate the ability to communicate via telephone, e-mail, and phone mail to internal and external customers on a daily basis ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Individual must have strong skills in presenting information to all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures as written, facilitating or personally re-writing procedures as process improvements or business changes occur
  • This position requires skills in leadership
  • Individuals must be able to guide peers through procedure and processes improvements
  • Individual must have the ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals
  • Strong analytical skills to dissect information and problem-solve are required
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Pearl River, NY - Professional Trainer

Job Description:
  • Professional Trainers are needed to implement a site wide initiative from February 7 - April 30 at the company’s site
  • They will deliver 5 training modules on Behavioral Based Safety to 2300 Manufacturing, R&D, and Site Support Colleagues across 3 work shifts
  • Professional training and delivery skills are critical to this position
  • Organizes and conducts training and educational programs in connection with management and site business objectives
  • Maintains records of training activities and colleague progress and monitors effectiveness of programs
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years of professional training is REQUIRED
  • Trainers must have experience with F2F training and working with a variety of Audiences
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New York, NY - SFA Project Manager

Job Description:
  • Defines project approach and gaining client, client engagement manager, and project team member buy-in;
  • Leads and directs one or more project teams;
  • Creates, reviews, evaluates project plans and objectives;
  • Tracks and reports progress relative to time, budget, and demonstrated results;
  • Negotiates with clients, colleagues and outside vendors;
  • Communicates project status, milestones and issues to the project sponsors;
  • Applies effective project management methodologies and control techniques;
  • Works independently and with Project Team members to ensure task-level plans are completed and executed on track; and
  • Manages project critical path and scope.
  • Project Manager - has the overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of any project
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1 - 3 Years of Project Manager Experience Desired
  • Project Plan Execution/Task Management IT/Technical Desired 4-7 Years
  • Excellent Written Communication Skills Desired 1-3 Years
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Wilmington, DE - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ASSOCIATE

Job Description:
  • Work closely with Employment Partners in US to advise and coach leadership regarding complex and sensitive employee relations matters
  • Provide hands-on direction and coaching support to leaders/managers on employee relations issues to ensure consistency in the application of the company’s policies, procedures, and ER best practices
  • This is inclusive of but not limited to:
    • Investigations
    • Recommendations
    • Implementation
  • Work with Local HR Business Partners to monitor, analyze and determine action plans of ER trends
  • Liaise with the HR organization to support and/or lead the alignment of employee engagement activities and performance management initiatives across US (e.g. EXCHANGE, FOCUS Surveys, Optimizing Performance, Exit Interviews)
  • Assist in analyzing data
  • Provide coaching and training to leaders/managers on how to handle performance issues through early intervention as well as giving feedback
  • Actively provide support to leadership on a variety of employment practices issues so that the escalation of issues can be avoided or minimized
  • Work in partnership with Legal on governmental charges, proceedings, and lawsuits involving employment practice issues within assigned clients groups
  • Develop and deliver training programs (Code of Conduct and Creating A Respectful Workplace, etc.), to leadership and employees increasing capability to create a respectful workplace that is highly ethical, complaint, and consistent with AZ’s values
  • Enter all ER data for the area support into the PeopleSoft Database Tracking System
  • Work in partnership with HR stakeholders such as HR Business Partners, Comp and Benefits, Legal, Corporate Health Services, and HRIS on continuous improvement of existing policies and procedures
  • Work in partnership with assigned Legal Counsel to effectively management ER issues and minimize risk and exposure to the business
  • Provide input and support to the Employment Practices Strategy and Action Plans
  • May lead or be a member of special project teams
REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Professional experience in the area of Employment Practices, Employee Relations or HR Business Partner
  • High-level knowledge of employment-related law and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated proactive and collaborative working style
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with little direction
  • Ability to respond to competing priorities across the organization and manage several projects simultaneously
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Highly developed organization and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage change and transition
Preferred Background:
  • HR experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Experience managing employee relations in a diverse work environment including an exempt and non-exempt employee population
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Monday, January 10, 2011

Bridgewater, NJ - Statistical Programmer – SAS

Job Description:
  • Provide statistical programming expertise in the production of analyses, tabulations, graphics, and listings from clinical trial data
  • Key responsibilities and skills include, but are not limited to, the following:  Contribute to the preparation of statistical analysis plans
  • Prepare, document and test required programs and procedure data displays in an efficient manner for inclusion in integrated clinical, statistical reports and other similar reports
  • Contribute to the integrated clinical/statistical report and other similar documents
  • Ensure analysis data and programming code meet regulatory and company standards and are consistently structured to permit efficient programming and reporting
  • Perform quality assurance procedures on work performed by others
  • Develop, test, validate, document, maintain and execute software and/or systems using the currently endorsed tools or support of production activities
  • Assist in the integration of data from remote entry sites, contract research organizations and co-licensing partners to the central database
REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS/MS in statistics, mathematics, or computer science.  MS in statistics is preferred
  • SAS Institute certification is highly desirable
  • Must have at least 3 years of SAS programming experience and at least 1 full year of formal working experience in statistical programming supporting clinical trials
  • Must be proficient in data manipulations, reporgraph generations using data steps with varies SAS functions, procedures, macros, and ODS facilities
  • Must be experienced with production of data listings, summary tables and graphs for completion of Clinical Study Report and have good understanding of statistical methodologies and clinical trial operations
  • NDA experience and/or knowledge of FDA regulations are very helpful
  • Excellent communication skill and teamwork spirit are required
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New York, NY - Project Manager

Job Description
Liaises With:
  • WTOC Project Leaders
  • WTOC Project Team Members
  • HR Stakeholders
  • Business Technology
  • Third Party Consultants/Venders
  • Procurement, Finance, Data Privacy, Legal, Work Councils
Accountabilities:
  • Drives a culture of project management within WTOC that achieves successful implementation of projects.
  • Uses a set of standard, structured suite of project management methodologies and tools within WTOC projects. 
  • Analyzes, proposes, creates, implements and runs project according to workplans
  • Identify and benchmark internal/external best practices and incorporate them into Pfizer systems and programs
  • Works with WTOC Program Office to orchestrate the production of regular status updates by Project Leaders/Teams and the review of these updates to highlight status, issues, and achievements
  • Maintains control information relating to issue identification and resolution that enables issues to be highlighted and raised to appropriate governance body
  • Works with WTOC Program Office and Chief of Staff to track and audit budgets associated with projects to ensure financial management, highlighting issues relating to overspend and poor financial management to WTOC Leadership
  • Works with Chief of Staff to manage contracts and vendor relationships. 
  • Facilitates project team kick-off meetings, lessons learned, decision-making, planning, etc.
  • Controls the storage of project information in document repositories
  • Work with project teams, providers and technical consultants to develop tools that can be routinely deployed in support of training and change management activities
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience as a project manager
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of issues and identification of problems and solutions in a variety of situations
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and successfully complete complex projects within defined budgets and timelines
  • Ability to partner across multiple functions to deliver the best possible solution for a client
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including design and development of convincing presentation and proposals
  • Proven track record in healthcare and pharmaceutical strategy and analysis
  • Strong team player with the ability to successfully work at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to self-manage, identify key priorities and take initiative
  • Ability to build and leverage an extensive internal/external networks
  • Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree
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Durham, NC - Marketing Department Administrator

Job Description:
  • Interaction with Senior Management; professional and polished communication skills
  • Manage external vendor transactional relationships
  • Support team with production of external and internal presentations
  • Coordinate global, regional, and local meetings and other events for customers and colleagues, including maintenance of related budget
  • Manage all team budget issues and liaise with Finance to assist in development of budget forecast
  • Review sales vs. plan data and outline discrepancies for all respective products globally and regionally
  • Work with Diagnostics team to assure high level of customer service support in customer programs
  • General administrative duties including processing expense report processing, coordinating travel, meeting setup etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required with 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent experience not acceptable
  • Demonstrated aptitude for financial analysis/business analytics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in the following Microsoft Office products: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
  • Highest of Integrity as will have access to confidential personal and company information
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Pearl River, NY - Lead Investigator

Job Description:
  • The Lead Investigator researches, expedites, solves, and tracks manufacturing discrepancies and resulting commitments within their respective PPU or assignment
  • The Lead Investigator initiates Manufacturing Investigation Reports (MIR) and coordinates the actions required for its resolution
  • The position works closely with Operations and Quality Assurance, ensuring that all investigations are performed according to corporate and site guidelines
  • Ensures that MIRs accurately identify all processing and manufacturing deficiencies to determine and classify root cause
  • Gathers, coordinates, and reviews validation & batch documentation, standard operating procedures, testing and manufacturing specifications, testing results, training & calibration records, regulatory & Level I and II policies Sets realistic objectives and clearly assigns accountability for tasks and decisions
  • Writes clear concise summaries of investigations, product impact assessments, and commitments
  • Provides solutions for potential and identified problems
  • Track, trend, and evaluate manufacturing discrepancies and work to eliminate root causes
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)  Compliance Training Desired 1-3 Years
  • 21 CFR Part 11  Regulatory Knowledge Desired 1-3 Years
  • Manufacturing Industry Skills Desired 1-3 Years
  • BS 3–5 years of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 2 years in Laboratory, manufacturing or Quality Assurance environment
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Peapack/Morris Plains, NJ - Service Delivery Deskside Support Analyst

Job Description:
  • Service Delivery role provides business specific support services to users
  • The person holding this role is someone who regularly interfaces with business customers in order to deliver IT related support or services
  • Drives service delivery cost reductions while maintaining/improving service delivery;
  • Builds strong relationships with clients to provide support and understand their support requirements;
  • Troubleshoots performance problems and maintaining security configurations;
  • Tracks and resolves user issues;
  • Oversees the installation and configuration of application software, both off-the-shelf and developed in-house;
  • Executes service management processes at a site or group of sites;
  • Reports on service levels and spending;
  • Tracks and manages spending on support against agreed support budgets; and Drives service delivery cost reductions while maintaining/improving service delivery;
  • Ensures service requests and service level commitments are met
  • Deskside Support Analyst – provides IT support to all levels of customers including senior executives in a large corporation
  • Updates problem-tracking records, troubleshoots hardware and software issues on all systems, installs and configures new equipment
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 1-3 years of UNIX experience
  • Experienced driving service delivery cost reductions while maintaining/improving service delivery
  • Experienced building strong relationships with clients to provide support and understand their support requirements
  • Experienced troubleshooting performance problems and maintaining security configurations
  • Experienced overseeing the installation and configuration of application software, both off-the-shelf and developed in-house
  • Experienced executing service management processes at a site or group of sites
  • Experienced tracking and managing spending on support against agreed support budgets; and driving service delivery cost reductions while maintaining/improving service delivery
  • Experienced ensuring service requests and service level commitments are met
  • Experienced providing IT support to all levels of customers including senior executives in a large corporation
  • Experienced updating problem-tracking records, troubleshooting hardware and software issues on all systems, installs and configures new equipment
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Warren, NJ - Principal Technician

Job Description:
  • Principal Technicians for Research and Development activities focusing on the testing of medical devices
  • These technicians will be trained to use devices, such as drug-eluting stents, in bench top models simulating the clinical use of these systems and make critical performance observations
  • They will use analytical instruments to determine if the devices remained intact after testing
  • Also, they will set-up, maintain, and conduct baseline performance measurements on commercial and custom systems designed to fatigue the samples in order to evaluate their long-term durability
  • Responsible for the timely and correct execution of required tasks or tests
  • Records all information obtained in experiments according to established procedure
  • Operates laboratory equipment, and ensures its proper operation and maintenance; operates hands-on analytical and spectroscopic (or other types of measurement) instruments
  • Practices company safety and quality policies and procedures; actively requires conformance
  • Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance
  • Completes required company/departmental training or equivalent in timely manner
REQUIREMENTS:
  • SEM experience desired but not required
  • A minimum of an Associate’s Degree and 7-10 years of experience
  • Experience with particulate testing using microscopy or light obscuration is desired
  • Experience with pneumatic and electronic control systems is a plus
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Friday, January 7, 2011

Peapack, NJ - Synon Developer

Job Description:
This position will be part of the development team in the company’s Revenue Cycle System (RCS), specifically supporting the warehouse management System. The primary responsibility of this position will include but not limited to:
  • Understand business requirements and develop technical solution to meet the requirements
  • Create Technical documentation as per Pfizer’s SDLC methodology
  • Perform hands on development in Synon
  • Provide periodic project status to the manager on projects
  • Monitor help desk queue and provide the required production support
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 7 years of Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • 13-15 years of IT experience
  • Functional and technical hands-on experience of AS/400, Synon applications required
  • Experience, Warehouse Management, Order to Cash, Imports, Exports is required
  • Advanced expertise (8-10 years hands-on) with Synon/2E, AS/400, OS/400, DB2, RPG is required
  • Experience with MS Office Suite required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) for project/task documentation
  • Experience using Sequel Viewpoint (desired)
  • Experience working in a team environment with excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Knowledge of Windows systems
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