New Brunswick, NJ - Contract Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Creates project work plans and work with manager to meet required timelines 

- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of project 

- Prepares for external management reviews 

- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately 

- Provides regular status updates to manager 

- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion 

- Suggests areas for improvement along with possible solutions

- Collection and maintenance of questionnaires 

- Data Entry 

- Conduct worldcheck/D&B (if deemed necessary) 

- Internet searches 

- This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of HCC&P

- Location: U.S. compliance operations hub (NJ); up to 10% travel may be required

REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries 
- Proficiency in document management, both physically and electronically
- Knowledge of advanced search techniques such as Boolean operators, and ability to construct logical relationships among search terms
- Experience with development and preparation of information packages
- Process-oriented, with sharp focus and attention to detail

- Ability to juggle multiple priorities

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Wilmington, DE - IS Implementation Lead

• The Country IS Implementation Lead leads the IS delivery in the US for the  HR outsourcing programme on-time, on-budget and in adherence with quality and compliance standards
• The role has responsibility to manage/support the IS plans across the US as well as provide SME expertise in the RICE (reports, interfaces, data conversion and enhancements) elements for the entire technology lifecycle
• The Country IS Implementation Lead shapes the country IS solution and acts as a liaison between the global IS, local IS, third party outsourced vendor and business stakeholders to ensure that the global business blueprint is effectively translated into the technical solution
• The role will provide IS/IT SAP HR architectural expertise and technical direction to system development and integration projects
• The Country IS Implementation Lead will partner with project managers, business analysts, and solution engineers to create solutions that are aligned to the architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits)
• Within the solution development lifecycle the role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case
• IS Project Management/Technology Implementation:
• Provide technical support to project teams and conduct reviews throughout project lifecycle
• Assist project and service teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of RICE (Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversion and Enhancements)
• Act as a point of expertise on SAP HR for US and facilitate resolution of issues between HR in US and 3rd party supplier
• Work with third party suppliers as required and contribute to the creation of local technical design documents
• Document all architecture analysis and design work
• Oversee execution of local technical project plans as defined in the IS Project Management Methodology (ISPMM) and AZ Project Management Framework (AZPMF)
• Accountable for country related IS status reporting
• Manage relationships with key business stakeholders and ensure that global technical blueprint is effectively captured and the impact of projects/ programmes is understood by the business
• Manage delivery of local RICE (reports , interfaces , conversion and enhancement) activities
• Manage IS resource plans and ensure effective sourcing and utilisation of resources
• Drive resolution of risks and issues, involve other organizations/stakeholders as required
• Develop transition plans into services, including controlled hand-over’s into support and maintenance
• Ensure project/programme assurance activities are performed to confirm adherence to internal (ISPDM) and external (GxP, FTA, SOX) standards
• Forecast and influence the provision of adequate resources in a timely fashion
• Oversee IS delivery performance Provide subject matter expertise for HR and IS/IT related activities

REQUIREMENTS:

• SAP HR experience on a large-scale programme (particularly experience with RICE elements (Reports, Interfaces, Data Conversion and Enhancements)
• Global experience to work across delivering HR technology solutions across different geographies
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with the business
• Proven track record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision ma
• Good business acumen
• Demonstrate initiative, strong customer orientation, and cross-cultural working

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Wilmington, DE - IT Infrastructure Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Providing mainframe technical expertise and assistance to the Mainframe Elimination Team during the evaluation of supplier proposals for the elimination of the mainframe
• Performing the role of the lead mainframe technical expert working on behalf of Company's throughout the mainframe elimination project
• Providing mainframe technical expertise and assistance to the Mainframe Optimization (e.g. cost reduction) project which is working to reduce CPU consumption and resource units or costs associated with the mainframe

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 10 years of experience supporting mainframe applications and/or system administration, prior experience with Company's mainframe environment, and a proven track record of technical expertise in the mainframe environment
• The following IBM mainframe skills are required:

• The ability to analyze applications to determine if they are being used and by whom

• The ability to analyze and understand batch networks & interdependent batch jobs

• z/OS v1.9 systems programmer

• Job Control Language (JCL)

• Security tools including RACF

• Performance monitoring tools including CA-SYSVIEW

• Network protocols including SNA, Bisync

• Message oriented middleware including MQ Series

• Transaction Processing Monitors including CICS, IMS

• Batch scheduling including Control-M

• Programming languages including Cobol, Focus, PL/1, Telon

• Database products including DB2, IMS, Adabase, Supra

• Database interfaces including SequeLink

• Database/data gateways including DB2 Connect

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New Brunswick, NJ - Contract Coordinator/ Data Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Utilize COGNOS reporting software to identify and analyze data to support key organizational strategies
• Create integrated analyses from varied data sources
• Develop and maintain MS Excel and MS Access sourcing databases
• Support Sourcing Managers with ad-hoc projects
• Develop and maintain internal SharePoint data libraries and communication materials 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in Analyst or similar role
• Proficiency with database management tools and presentation of data analysis - COGNOS business software knowledge is a plus but not required
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze and validate data
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access)
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented, dependable and motivated
• Interested in learning new things and comfortable taking the initiative to seek out projects or new areas of responsibility

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New Brunswick, NJ - Contract Coordinator

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Analyst interfaces with third-party suppliers as well as internal stakeholders in order to assist the Company's Process and Technology team in managing the Supplier Diversity Program

Responsibilities

• Tracks and reports spend with diverse suppliers
• Identifies trends, risks and opportunities for increasing diverse spend
• Collects and validates spend data from internal and external stakeholders
• Performs and validates data uploads onto spend management system
• Trains new system users and resolves potential system issues with IT team
• Produces monthly Supplier Diversity dashboards and ad-hoc spend analyzes for Procurement leadership teams
• Ensures accuracy of spend and supplier information in all data uploads, dashboards, and analyzes
• Collects and documents information on projects affecting diverse spend
• Proactively issues and implements recommendations for improving metrics, dashboards, systems and processes
• Develops and maintains procedures, quick-reference guides, and internal SharePoint data libraries
• Collaborates with Procurement teams to assess Savings and Supplier-Enabled Innovation delivered by diverse suppliers
• Assists in various projects within the Process and Technology team

REQUIREMENT:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel is required
• Excel experience must include IF, AND, COUNT, and LOOKUP functions, pivot tables, charts and graphs
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in business analytics, operations, strategic sourcing, or finance is preferred
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills are a must
• Experience with MS Outlook and Word. Knowledge of MS Access and SharePoint is preferred
• Detail oriented, dependable, and motivated
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability influence internal and external stakeholders at various levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully, meet deadlines, and work both independently or in cross-functional teams
• Interested in learning new things and comfortable taking the initiative to seek out projects or new areas of responsibility

Skillman, NJ - Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Company's compliance to new quality policies in the area of raw material chemical specifications to ensure consumer safety
• Conduct internal and external supplier research (i.e., surveys, phone interviews, web research)

Collaborate with internal experts to quality-check information

REQUIREMENTS

• Someone with 3 years of experience and they need to have been part of a project with good leadership skills
• We need new candidates who have worked in a large environment, good communication skills, solid organizational and coordination skills
• Someone who is smart and can think on their feet
• They have to have worked in procurement or supply chain
• Can display a history of Project Management and Leadership skills
• Can accurately analyze and manage data, files, and e-mails
• Accurately inputs data in databases/spreadsheet
• Looking for recent grad with advanced technical/engineering degree (chemistry, engineering, management information sciences) with coops at Fortune 500 consumer products companies strongly preferred, or an individual with 3 years of work experience within Procurement or Supply Chain, again Fortune 500 experience preferred.”

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Skillman, NJ - Sr. Project Manager III

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manages a high-level, complex project with IT components that involves setup of an off-shore Pharmacovigilance center
• Responsibilities include management of the project within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements; resource allocation; business plan; design; and implementation planning
• Regularly interacts with senior management
• Coordinates and directs the activities of project team members
• Responsible for cross-functional teams
• Ensures all project requirements and/or objectives are documented
• Manages one or more high-level, complex non-technical projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements
• Projects may be strategic in nature
• Responsibilities may include resource allocation and all phases of development life cycle (i.e. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, ROI, business plan, design, testing, and implementation planning)
• Regularly interacts with management
• Coordinates and directs the activities of project team members
• May be responsible for cross-functional teams
• Ensures all project requirements and/or objectives are documented
• May obtain and manage external resources required for project completion

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience managing projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements; resource allocation; business plan; design; and implementation planning
• Experienced managing one or more high-level, complex non-technical projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements

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Ann Arbor, MI - Marketing Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The purpose of the CRM/Sales Force Automation & Data Integrity Specialist job is to support attainment of W&P ENTERPRISE sales quota, revenue growth, contract/revenue retention through the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of the CRM data and reporting, and management and optimization of SALES CRM/SFA processes and tools
• The primary responsibilities for this job include: CRM data management, campaign and lead management, pipeline and other reporting, system optimization and configuration, provide user support
• Loading and updating content / documents housed in Internal Documents and in Customer Content portal
• Entering or loading lists procured from tradeshows, webinars, directories, etc.
• Managing database ensuring bounced emails, duplicates, etc. are removed, new customer info added, changes in personnel ownership, etc.
• Search on Jigsaw, internet, etc. to find and load desired contacts for specific marketing campaigns (i.e., Medicaid)
• Manage Internal and Customer User IDs

Campaign & Lead Management

• Attend planning meetings with Marketing for upcoming digital campaigns
• Setting up campaign lists for all digital marketing campaigns (webinar invites, Engage, targeted campaigns, ENews, customer newsletter, tradeshow invitations, opt out to new leads, etc.
• Assigning leads from web, phone, webinars, tradeshows, etc. to sales rep

Pipeline & Other Reporting

• Pulling and distributing pipeline reports to management, field staff, requesting updates and reviews
• Develop a process to ensure integrity and accuracy of all data in reports
• Generate defined Sales and Marketing performance reports (e.g., vital factors, sales, dashboard, as defined and prioritized by Sales & Marketing business leaders
• Creating standard and ad hoc reports as requested by Sales and Marketing leadership on pipeline, won/lost, marketing activities, field activities, etc.
• Creating and maintaining dashboards for marketing and sales management

System Optimization & Configuration

• Establish CRM/SFA user group and schedule and facilitate meetings to solicit user feedback, suggestions and requests
• Work with end-users to explore ways to better use the CRM/SFA systems
• Communicate user feedback and needs to CRM/SFA vendors and to W&P ENTERPRISE management
• Work with user stakeholders to define additions and changes to existing configuration
• Make system configuration changes and additions to support additional business requirements

Provide User Support

• Deliver or coordinate the delivery of user training
• Provide individual and group coaching on systems operations and capabilities as necessary
• Respond to user questions and problems and ensure effective response/resolution
• Take action to address CRM/SFA system problems and/or escalate issues as necessary and appropriate
• Monitor, report user adoption and compliance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must have Salesforce.com experience
• Experienced supporting the process to manage and monitor sales quota, revenue growth, contract/revenue retention through the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of the CRM data and reporting, and management and optimization of SALES CRM/SFA processes and tools
• (SFA is Salesforce.com)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Three to five years of healthcare industry experience in similar position
• Knowledge of sales/client services functions, business processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical/systems/innovative thinking
• Customer focus
• Ability to effectively handle multiple demands and competing priorities

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Raritan, NJ - Sourcing Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Deliver Procurement-based competitive advantages across thecompany through the development and managing of sourcing analysts and by providing category analytics & metrics enabling the strategic value to the organization.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operationalize the sourcing analysts roles by developing partnerships with each of the Category Directors enabling global analytics across all category strategies. 
• Manage team of sourcing analyst(s) to include performance management, training, talent management, and adherence to all policies and procedures. 
• Provide leadership and framework to ensure consistent deliverables from sourcing analyst & sourcing manager to leadership
• Support Supplier Relationship Management processes providing content, managing logistics and day to day escalations. 
• Lead compliance & metrics for all IT strategies across the company. 
• Develop and implement key performance metrics, tracking mechanisms, and non-conformance category reporting. 
• Develop corrective action plans to improve metrics and category strategy. 
• Lead departmental metrics and drive supplier rationalization strategies within the categories. Provide internal and external department reporting including spend, supplier diversity and operational metrics. 
• Partner with Category Directors to develop annual business plans, monitor supplier performance, and lead sourcing efforts to improve business results by maximizing use of leveraging opportunities. 
• Lead effective sourcing processes and systems for: external and internal requirements gathering, conduct financial and spend analysis, construction of a business case to maximize benefits utilizing PE methodologies.
•  Facilitate proactive contract expirations and renewals including the development of negotiation and agreement strategies. 
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to derive insights and market trends to enable category strategies – understand economics, industry, supplier risk profiles and supplier segmentation. 
• Provide backup to procurement analyst(s) including purchasing systems, data, and policies (e.g. Ariba, eICD, Ariba Sourcing, competitive bid policy, etc.).
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for mismatches, invoice-in-hand, use of non-preferred suppliers, and increase spend with diverse suppliers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS with 6 plus years of related experience in purchasing, procurement/sourcing, or planning. MBA/MS degree a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of global sourcing processes and systems
• Adept at eprocurement tools, spreadsheets, database management including metrics and compliance reporting
• Familiar with agreements, legal contract process and supplier negotiations
• Strong leader and team player able to interact and lead at various levels within the organization
• Ability to lead work teams and supervise analysts/associates
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate across all management and organizational levels
• Knowledge of data analytics, supplier diversity, cost models and pricing structures to facilitate the review of vendor financial statements and the analysis of sourcing alternatives
• Participation in supplier relationship management is a plus
• Strong Leadership, partnering and influencing skills to align key stakeholders ; Understanding Johnson & Johnson procurement & sourcing processes & associated data elements; Strong Business Acumen
• Well-developed Project Management, Presentation, and Facilitation skills; Decision Making/Problem Solving; Process Excellence to include defining and designing process flows; Demonstrated ability to deliver results ; Demonstrate ability to think strategically; Ability to lead and drive change across the organization

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Wilmington, DE - Senior Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Wave Project Manager manages the program delivery for the North American wave of countries implementing the HR outsourcing program
• The role has oversight of the program ensuring each element of the projects is on-time, on-budget and in adherence with quality and compliance standards
• The role has responsibility to coordinate with a global team items such as UAT planning, knowledge transfer workshops, cutover process and key user identification and training
• This wave of implementation includes all SET areas across Canada and US including R&D, Operations and Commercial segments of rhe client
• The Wave Project Manager shapes the wave project plan and acts as a liaison between the global program team, local functions, third party outsourced vendor and business stakeholders to ensure that the global business blueprint is effectively translated into the an effective program
• The Wave Project Manager will partner with the Waves team members including SMEs from finance, HR and IT to track key deliverables and milestones across country plans
• The role is accountable to manage the project environment and ensure the third party is following established contractual project management methods including ISPDM methodology

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the CTL and lead country project teams to deliver improvements within the  AZengage, Project Management Framework
• At any point in time the job holder may be accountable for the delivery of a number of sub- projects which may be connected to form an integrated programme 
• Proactively propose project opportunities having identified opportunities for improvement and innovation in the project
• Be accountable to the Country Transition Lead for the delivery of assigned project activities based on the agreed scope, deliverables, value proposition and benefits of the project through to adoption as business as usual
• Build trust based relationships with key customers and suppliers
• Secure cleint resources for relevant sub-projects ensuring that the plan is optimal and competitive in terms of time, quality and costs.
• Provide expert advice on the use of project management tools and methods to the CTL
• Drive the identification of potential areas of risk relating to the project and ensure implementation of contingency/mitigation activities, working with the NGA project manager to ensure risks are appropriately logged and managed
• Drive the evolution of project plans and other key documents ensuring that project data are up to date and accurately reflect the agreed plan, in particular quality assuring the project plan developed by the NGA project manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• College/university degree
• Demonstrated skills in multi-disciplinary project management
• Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural team
• Planning experience with globally working teams, with virtual outsourcing arrangements including all phases of the project lifecycle including design, build, test and cutover
• Proven experience working with 3rd party suppliers; strong negotiation skills
• Proven ability to learn new information effectively
• HR experience with Work Force Planning, Organizational Mapping and Payroll (ideally in PeopleSoft and SAP)
• Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities
• Solutioning experience; able to have a thorough understanding of a product and skillful in facilitating teams to solve related challenges
• Demonstrated good team leadership
• Knowledge of the Project Management Framework

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Skillman, NJ - Senior Project Manager III

JOB DESCRIPTION

• In this role, the individual would participate in business unit level strategy setting and decision-making forums, drive the successful launch of individual design projects within the franchise, and have responsibility for driving improvement in the overall GBU level Design Process Dashboard
• While participating in GBU level strategy setting and decision-making forums, will establish credibility by providing leadership, perspective and innovative thinking in support of franchise goals
• Will be the "go to" person for all franchise related design project opportunities
• In the design project manager role, the individual leads projects from stage 0 to 5 of the new design development process
• The overall goal is to maximize business impact while launching design programs on time
• This individual must manage a matrixed team that includes representation from, Global Design Strategy Teams, Global Engineering, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Package Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Finance, National Planning, Sales and Logistics
• Individual provides frequent senior management updates on projects a highly matrixed, fast paced environment
• As dashboard owner, project metrics would improve from overtime (launch cycle to launch cycle)
• Utilizing Design Project Management dashboards, project metrics and lessons learned, this individual would drive improvement to increase the effectiveness, speed, and efficiency of Design Development Process for their franchise
• Individual will apply their knowledge of Design Project Management and Stage Gate Methodology as well as Process Excellence Six Sigma, Lean, Design Excellence and/or Technology Transfer methodology in having projects sanctioned or leading projects to optimize the Design Process in support of their franchise

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or related field; MS/MBA/PhD preferred
• Skills and competencies required include: Proven design project management skills, strong leadership skills, project planning, risk identification and elevation, strong influencing, strong communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate sense of urgency, problem solving skills, credibility with all levels of leadership
• Ten years New Product Development experience preferred
• Minimum five years project management experience required
• Proven design project management success required
• Understanding of global strategic business plans and ability to lead cross-functional teams in the translation of business strategies into winning design programs required
• Interpersonal skills including leadership, independent thinking, ability to drive global programs required
• Global communication being persuasive and effective, interdependent partnering skill a must along with influencing and negotiating skills required
• Ability to travel globally 25% of the time required
• Ability to master significant complexity required
• Process Excellence/Six Sigma certification preferred
• International work experience (multi-regional perspective; design and technical) preferred

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New Brunswick, NJ - Contract Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the Privacy 2011 Safe Harbor recertification efforts for the company.
•  In addition the Project Coordinator will support the Privacy Safe Harbor Process Excellence (Green Belt) team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with US Privacy Operations to assist with the Safe Harbor Re-certification process for several Operating Companies. 
• Assist with the Green Belt Project Core Team 
• Assist with the assessments required for Privacy Safe Harbor Re-certification to government 
• Obtain and review existing inventory to ensure all systems/websites in scope are identified
• Review contract templates for appropriate privacy language
• Review training completion records to ensure training of all employees as required
• Submit filing fees for Safe Harbor Certification with Department of Commerce 
• Update Privacy Website for new templates, work instructions as needed 
• Attend Green Belt Core Team Meetings and work with business partners on follow up items 
• Analyze data, consolidate information for Re-certification/Green Belt analysis 
• Update Privacy PowerPoint Management Presentation on a monthly basis 
• Assist to ensure that all appropriate/required documentation is stored on the Share Point/Shared drive. 
• Assist with upfront requirements to migrate to Pentana, a process and documentation storage system. 
• Schedule meetings with conference rooms as needed 
• Additional requests as needed 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to Review Privacy regulations to obtain a basic understanding of U.S. federal and state data protection and privacy laws and Safe harbor Requirements 
• Ability to Review Process Excellence documentation to obtain a basic understanding of the Green Belt Process  
• Knowledge and experience in the application of web-based survey tools, website maintenance and/or knowledge of SharePoint is preferred 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required 
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills 
• Project Coordination Skills 
• Ability to work in a complex business environment 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Detail-oriented, takes initiative, strong work ethic 
• Ability to prioritize assignments and shift priorities as needed. 

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Wilmington, DE - Safety Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The US Patient Safety Specialist serves as a Medical and Safety resource for synthesis, analysis, evaluation, and reporting of adverse event information in order to maintain an accurate safety products
• The US Patient Safety Specialist serves as vital link in the timely classification, analysis and summarization of both investigational and post-marketed adverse event information
• The US Patient Safety Specialist supports the multidisciplinary teams and other cross-functional teams within the company

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the triage process for incoming documents to ensure timely and effective medical and scientific evaluation of adverse event information
• Request follow-up information from consumers, and health care professionals and requests clarification from foreign affiliates according to specific report types using both global and local SOP timeframes
• Reviews adverse event documents prepared by the Patient Safety personnel for accuracy, completeness, and validity prior to submission to the FDA
• Enter and maintain accurate tracking system for all AE reports (CRIMSON)
• Have a broad understanding of Surveillance activities and the impact on individual case or group of cases can have on product labeling
• Leads team in preparing, organizing, and reviewing tabulations for Regulatory reports
• Assumes responsibility for completing special projects (i.e. IND Annual Reports, PSUR table preparation)
• Supports Safety Surveillance, Safety Support  - Compliance and Marketing Company and the US Clinical Teams
• Serves as a knowledge resource for departmental personnel regarding medical, scientific and Operational issues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with personnel of various disciplines regarding aspects of product inquiries and collection of safety data
• Reflects the Patient Safety philosophy of being a team player and supports the development of those individuals within the department
• Working knowledge of technology required for Patient Safety
• Excellent knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines and reporting requirements
• Five years of experience in a hospital, pharmaceutical, clinical research position, or other healthcare related field, to include at least two years of experience in Patient Safety
• Bachelor s degree in science / healthcare related field or proven Patient Safety experience equivalence in a similar role, and an excellent clinical background.  Advanced degree is preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations relevant to Patient Safety and adverse event reporting
• Broad competence with medical, therapeutic and technical terminology
• Able to work effectively as part of a cross functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated capabilities in Project management, Time management, Presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Works as a team player

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Skillman, NJ - Northstar Data Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Map all Northstar datapoints including input, outputs, data owners and required frequency of review
• Outline full Northstar data management process including what is updated, when, by whom, etc., and document full process in an SOP (This should include documented roles & responsibilities (RACI)
• Execute data management process, determine initial data integrity level (define with key stakeholders if needed i.e. mfg locations are wrong, spec linked to wrong material, etc.)
• Work directly with data owners to “cleanup” data and ensure robust data management process in place moving forward (This may include some level of training and education)
• Provide periodic updates to sponsor/ leader on status of effort, including initial integrity level and results to-date
• Time permitting, begin adding columns required for future requirements with Directed Pure Buy (BOMbay Project)
• Provide input to a Northstar data governance model
• Hold meetings with data owners and project sponsors as needed
• Participate in Northstar related projects/ activities as necessary

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced mapping datapoints including input, outputs, data owners and required frequency of review
• Experienced outlining full data management process including what is updated, when, by whom, etc., and documenting full process in an SOP
• Experienced executing data management process, determining initial data integrity level
• Experienced working directly with data owners to “cleanup” data and ensuring robust data management process in place moving forward
• Experienced providing periodic updates to sponsor/ leader on status of effort, including initial integrity level and results to-date

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Norristown, PA - SQL Server DBA

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The SQL Server database administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the security, availability, integrity, and functionality of production databases
• The DBA works with the development team to identify optimal physical implementation of the logical model
• The DBA is also responsible for monitoring the production databases and providing support, including problem identification and remediation, as well as performance monitoring
• The production DBA will ensure that all changes to production databases are fully tested and are secure against unauthorized access and accidental damage
• The DBA will also assist is infrastructure work to standardize the SQL Server DB environment

The scope of responsibility for the position includes project support, as well as maintenance and support activities

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in computer science, management information systems, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities
• Experience tuning individual SQL queries, database applications, and optimizing databases for performance
• Experience supporting SQL Server databases 2000 and 2005
• Experience in the Windows 2003 Server Operating System
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with logical data modeling, including developing and maintaining data model diagrams (ERD), facilitating structured data modeling meetings
• Experience working in a highly available 24X7 database environment
• Experience with installation, configuration and management of enterprise SQL Server databases in a clustered environment
• Installation considerations
• Installation validation
• Installation configuration
• Database mirroring
• Log shipping
• Upgrade to SQL Server 2005/2008
• Patch management
• Strong customer and business focus
• Strong documentation and communications skills
• Experience working with very large databases
• Knowledge of page and extents
• Files and filegroups
• Transaction logs
• Knowledge of database, table, index, partitions and view storage structure
• Experience migrating database objects from development through test and into production
• Experience monitoring events, log files and resource usage
• Provide production DBA support for multiple customer facing applications
• Work with development and support teams to identify and address performance problems
• Ensure that databases are in compliance with company standards, as well as all relevant configuration determined by DBA team
• Perform account management, in accordance with requests from Security group

Required Technical Skills:

• Experience managing database operations
• Services / Transaction log management
• Backup and restoration
• System database rebuilding
• Import/Export of data
• Copy/move data between servers

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience with SSIS, SSRS
• Experience working in a formal software system delivery methodology
• Provide production DBA support for multiple customer facing applications
• Support development of physical data model and scripts for application development
• Design physical model for performance (denormalize; add indexes)
• Work development and support teams to identify and address performance problems
• Manage database backups and participate in recovery exercises
• Perform necessary database upgrades and patches
• Ensure that databases are in compliance with company standards, as well as all relevant configuration determined by DBA team
• Perform account management, in accordance with requests from Security group

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