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Contact:
Kathleen Fairbanks
212-244-9595 ext. 105
Email:
Web: www.genevaconsulting.com

Geneva Consulting Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing IT consulting firm, providing services to Fortune 500 businesses in the New York New Jersey Connecticut Tri-state area.

Posting 1: Senior SAS Programmers - Northern NJ

Our customer is looking for multiple people for long term contracts in Northern NJ with the following background:

They are looking for Senior SAS Programmers with phases II to IV Clinical Trials experience to review the study Statistical Analysis Plan and provide comments. Validate the work from team programmers. Maintain the study documents and the timeline. Create and maintain study macro programs. Participate in NDA submission. Prepare integrated database for ISS/ISE analyses. Prepare data sets and documents for data transfer. All candidates must have excellent communications skills.

Requirements: Masters degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, more than 3 years SAS experience, minimum 2 years pharmaceutical industry.

Posting 2: SAS Developers - Connecticut

This client in Connecticut is looking for multiple solid SAS developers with Clinical Trials experience. They must have at least 3 plus years experience as a SAS developer with a minimum of 3 years in a pharmaceutical supporting clinical trials. A degree in either Biology or Comp Sci is preferred. They must have excellent communications skills.

SAS Contractor with SAS Web/AF and MDDB Needed - Salt Lake City, UT

Our client has a requirement of a contractor at Salt Lake City, Utah with the following skills:

"Job requires taking data from Oracle source system, creating data analysis cubes, designing and implementing a SAS/WebAF front-end reporting system.

Contractor MUST have demonstrated experience with the SAS Web/AF application and building SAS MDDB data cubes.

Job requires high level of interface with business unit and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are a must.

Contractor needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment. "

This contract is for 6 months initially and may get extended.

Please ensure that Your resume indicates all the skills specified and the cover letter indicates the summary of the skills asked for(Number of years exp.). Also please indicate your rate, both W2 and If all the details are given, we can avoid the delays involved in exchanging mails.

Please send your resume to
Attn: Chary
Phone: (916-688-7217)
Email:


Analytic Recruiting Inc.
12 East 41st Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212 545-8511
Fax: 212-545-8520
Website: www.analyticrecruiting.com
Email:

Fraud, Credit Card Review & Payment - Phoenix, Atlanta or Charlotte

Support analytical needs for Payment Review Unit (PRU) and Credit Early Warning (CREW) for credit card loss prevention for major financial services company.

Duties:

  • Develop detection rules, scores, and strategies using authorization, payment, card holder master file, and other data to detect accounts with high credit loss potential.
  • Recommend optimal treatment strategies for reducing credit losses and maximizing net business income.
  • Establish test and control groups and measure impact of PRU and CREW process.
  • Implement payment/credit loss prevention metrics to measure current processes and to measure process or procedural/strategy changes relative fraud and credit losses.
  • Identify target populations for high-risk credit treatments.
  • Work with the operation and Fraud Policy group to implement new strategies and analyze operational performance.
  • Must be able to move from proactive problem identification to root cause analysis to change implementation to measurement and monitor results.
  • Lead the completion of initiatives that impact fraud losses.
  • Quantify risks associated with new or proposed process or procedural changes, new marketing programs or products, or operational changes

    • Requires:

  • Expert-level skills with SAS, SQL, Access, and Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills including data mining, regression analysis, and statistical decision trees.
  • Masters or Bachelors degree in an analytical field (statistics, math, operations research, engineering, etc.).
  • Strong trouble-shooting, problem solving, interpersonal, relationship management, and communication skills.
  • Must be results driven, action oriented, and process improvement biased.
  • 3-5 years experience in an analytical environment.
  • Operations knowledge of Bank Card or ATM/Debit Card products.

    • Salary $55-65k + bonus.
    This position can be located in Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; or Charlotte, NC

    Refer to Job#RR11176- and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    Email:


    Job Posting in Utah

    The University of Utah College of Nursing has an opening for a mid level statistician. This position may be suitable for new PhD's in areas other than statistics such as sociology, nursing, psychology, etc. For more information please see the following listing.

    http://www.hr.utah.edu/joblist/search/jobdetail.php?id=14909

    William N. Dudley, PhD
    Emma Eccels Jones Nursing Research Center
    University of Utah
    College of Nursing
    10 South 2000 East
    Salt Lake City, UT 84122-5880
    Email:
    http://www.nurs.utah.edu/faculty/william_dudley.htm

    Project QA Co-ordinator - Pharmaceutical company - 12 month contract - New Jersey

    My Pharmaceutical client requires a Consultant who will be supporting the global or local team members in process, QA and validation for this project. You must be familiar with regulatory requirements within the pharma industry (particularly 21 CFR Part 11). You will need a valid US work permit or be a US citizen for this role. Great rates of pay available to experienced people.

    Location New Jersey
    Country United States of America
    Start Date ASAP
    Duration 12 months +
    Agency FTR
    Contact David Lawrence
    Telephone + 44 (0) 207 426 8342
    Fax +44 (0) 207 426 8318
    Email:
    Reference JS95091
    Posted Date 19/08/2003

    SAS programmer North NJ immediate opening good rate

    Analytics has openings for SAS programmer with pharmaceutical and/or clinical trials experience. These are long-term contracts for large pharmaceutical companies in northern NJ. You have to be able to work independently in a busy environment with tight deadline.

    Nth Analytics was founded by consultants for consultants in 1989. We are not a traditional agency. We keep our mark-up low to give you the best possible rate. We pay either on a 1099 or W-2. Many of our contractors have their own companies and do business with us on a corp-to-corp basis.

    All of terms are negotiable - we're easy to deal with!

    If this sounds good to you, please contact us at:
    Email:
    Tel#: 609.688.0248.

    Bala D Chandrashekar
    Director - Corporate Development
    Nth analytics
    609 688 0248
    Email:


    SAS Analytical Consultants - Maryland - Perm Position - NEED SECURITY CLEARANCE!!!!

    This position will be based in the Rockville, MD office, however, most of work activity will occur at the customer's site in Virginia. There are 3 openings. These are Permanent Positions.

    NOTE: To be considered for this position, candidates must possess an active and/or transferable personnel clearance at the Top Secret / SCI level.

    Works independently or jointly with other departments to provide analytical services. Responsible for the requirements definition, analysis, and development planning to deliver new analytical solutions or modifications to existing analytical solutions which allow the client to perform their missio

    Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Statistics or closely related field with extensive knowledge in the application of statistics using the SAS system;
  • Four years experience analyzing data and/or teaching, including at least three years using the SAS System;
  • Must possess an active and/or transferable personnel clearance at the Top Secret / SCI level;
  • Thorough knowledge of at least three operating systems supported by SAS software;
  • Ability to communicate with people with various technical backgrounds, think analytically, write and edit technical material, and relate statistical concepts and applications to statistical and non-statistical users;
  • Ability to travel as business requirements dictate at management discretion;
  • Ability to commute regularly to work site in Virginia.

    • Preferences:

  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, other Quantitative field;
  • Sufficient understanding of abstract analytical algorithms to creatively use analytical software to solve the client's unique problem situations;
  • Ability to communicate with people with various technical backgrounds, think analytically, write and edit technical material, and relate statistical concepts and applications to statistical and non-statistical users;
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large scale complex analytical solutions;
  • Experience in Department of Defense technology applications.

    • SAS Data Warehousing Need w/ Security Clearance!!! - Rockville, MD

    This position will be based in the Rockville, MD office, however, some travel may be required. This is a Permanent position, not a contract!

    This position is accountable for the application of SAS technologies during customer engagements through direct involvement in project activities including solution development, implementation and close out, according to established Institute and customer methodologies. The incumbent delivers specific project results that depend upon applied expertise in Institute and customer methodologies, products and technologies.

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, quantitative field or practice area;
  • Must possess an active and/or transferable personnel clearance at the Top Secret / SCI level;
  • At least four years of combined system definition, design or programming experience in a consulting environment or in an applications environment with customer or end-user contact; should include two years of experience designing major application modules related to area of assignment and demonstrate progression of applied knowledge and responsibility. Experience in a certain industry, technology or business initiative related to area of assignment may be substituted for system development or design.
  • Knowledge of operating systems, programming principles and user-interface issues;
  • Leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills appropriate for technical, project and sales activities;
  • Travel as business requirements dictate at management discretion.

    • Preferences:

  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large scale enterprise data warehouses to support ad-hoc reporting and complex analytical solutions;
  • Knowledge of data warehousing methodology, including dimensional modeling and OLAP;
  • Familiarity with relational data base management technology, SAS data warehousing methodology and SAS/Warehouse Administrator;
  • Experience in Department of Defense technology applications.

    • Contact:
    M. Leslie Wingate, CPC
    Regional Director
    Recana Recruiting & Staffing
    Web: www.recana.com
    972-353-5941 Phone
    214-679-8033 Cell
    972-219-9111 Fax
    Email:

    Research Technician II - Job #02/77 a & b - Turlock, CA - California State University

    Salary Range: $3,332 to $4,409 per mo + excellent paid benefits (positions will be hired at entry level)

    Two F/T pos avail on or after 9/2/03 in Institutional Research, Planning, and Accountability. Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college/university; 2 yrs progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work (general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures); SAS programming experience pref (data management, statistics, survey design, and analysis); thorough knowledge of research techniques, gathering & analyzing data; strong statistical & math skills pref.

    Positions open until filled. Application screening to begin immediately.

    Application and detailed job announcement available at www.csustan.edu/HR or at

    Human Resource Dept.
    California State University
    Stanislaus
    801 W. Monte Vista Ave.
    Turlock, CA 95382
    PH 209/667-3354
    EOE/AA

    All application materials and inquires should be directed to the Human Resources Department listed above.

    Email:


    Senior Statistical Programmer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Below is a posting for a permanent SENIOR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER opening at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    NO PERMENANT OR TEMPORARY AGENCIES/RECRUITERS PLEASE.

    BACKGROUND

    Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of breakthrough drugs for a range of serious diseases. Our business strategy is to commercialize major new drugs both independently and with partners. Vertex’s first approved product is Agenerase, an HIV protease inhibitor that Vertex co-promotes with GlaxoSmithKline. Our most advanced products in development are the HIV protease inhibitor, 908 (in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline) and the oral cytokine inhibitor pralnacasan (in collaboration with Aventis), which is being developed in parallel for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other inflammatory diseases. In addition, Vertex is independently driving forward the development of several first-in-class drugs targeting psoriasis, hepatitis C virus, and acute coronary syndromes.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Sr. Statistical Programmer will develop SAS code and applications to solve problems and to meet project and department needs, primarily for programs used in the presentation and analysis of data collected in clinical trials. Interact directly with IS, Biostatisticians, Clinical Data Mangers, Statistical Programmers, Clinical Development staff, and management as the leader and technical advisor of a project programming team. Direct and coordinate activities of programmers assigned to a project. Perform quality assurance checks of code and outputs. Constructs estimates of project programming resource requirements, timelines, and routinely brief management on team accomplishments, status, and issues. Apply expert skills in writing SAS code to produce listings, tables, and figures and developing GUI applications. Make technical presentations on topics relevant to your area of technical expertise including SAS training. Apply substantive knowledge of medical data, the design and phases of clinical trials, statistics, relevant FDA regulations, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to the implementation of tasks. Work independently under general supervision.

    This position will be responsible for providing SAS programming, validation, application development, technical support, and training. Responsible for performing the leadership role in designing programming strategies and SAS code for applications designed to analyze and report data as specified by Biostatisticians, Statistical Programmers, and other Clinical staff. Responsible for choosing coding strategies that efficiently and effectively uses programming staff time to achieve project technical goals within budget and timeline constraints while assuring high quality standards. Responsible for leading and managing technical operations on project teams including: estimating programming resource requirements and timelines, delegating tasks appropriately, tracking progress, and routinely briefing management on team accomplishments, status, and issues.

    MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: BS/MS in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

    M.S. and a minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience or B.S. and a minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience. Relevant experience is defined as SAS programmer/analyst experience working for a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or CRO company programming tables, figures, and listings for submission to the FDA or European authorities.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.vrtx.com/jobs_detail.php3?location_id=1&job_id=825

    CONTACT:
    Scott Moseley
    Associate Director, Statistical Programming
    Vertex Pharmaceutical Incorporated
    130 Waverly Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    617-444-6162
    Email:
    Email:

    TO APPLY:

    Submit your resume directly via the web (preferred method) http://www.vrtx.com/submitResume.php3?tid=1&cid=18&Position=Sr.+Statistical+Programmer%2C+1010-02

    Mail to:
    Recruiting - Dept. W
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    130 Waverly Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Fax: +1 617 444 6645
    If you mail or fax your resume, please specify the position in which you are interested.

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Immediate SAS Programming Opportunity In Washington, DC

    User Technology Associates, Inc. (see www.utanet.com ) has an immediate need for a mid-level SAS programmer, to support a federal client in Washington, DC. The position requires at least 3 years of SAS programming experience, with solid skills in developing and maintaining macros. Experience in using Sybase (or Oracle) and UNIX are also required.

    If you are interested in applying, then send your resume/CV to Bryan Beverly (beverly_b@bls.gov) please. We are located directly across the street from Union Station - accessible by AMTRAK/MARC and the Metro.

    Please feel free to forward this to your SAS programming associates.

    Beverly, Bryan - BLS CTR
    Email:


    Analytic Recruiting Inc.
    12 East 41st Street, 9th Floor
    New York, NY 10017
    Phone: 212 545-8511
    Fax: 212-545-8520
    Website: www.analyticrecruiting.com
    Email:

    SAS/Business Analyst – Pittsburgh

    Great opportunity to analyze, model and interpret consumer panel data, develop statistical models and reports to evaluate consumer buying behavior for Pittsburgh based consulting firm. Candidate must have SAS and good modeling skills. Position requires 2+ years work experience (preferably in CPG industry).

    $60-70k DOE

    Refer to Job#OM24-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    SAS Developer, Quantitative Equity Research – NYC

    Major Investment Management Firm is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join their International Equity Research team in NYC. The position will involve SAS applications development and statistical modeling to identify/evaluate investment opportunities in European stock. Previous experience in Equity Research is desired but not required is required. Applicants should have a Top School quantitative degree (Statistics, Econometrics, Operation Research, Engineering, etc.) with extensive modeling/data mining experience. Expertise in SAS (2+ years) is an absolute must.

    Salary $70-90k base + bonus.

    Register online at AnalyticRecruiting.com and refer to Job#DR261. MS Word attached resume will be requested.
    Recruiter for this position:
    Dan Raz
    Email:

    Database Marketing Analyst - NYC

    NYC media company seeks Analyst to support data and information needs for their consumer marketing department and its acquisition, retention, loyalty, and market development efforts. In addition, the position is responsible for handling external and internal list request across many units.
    1. Evaluate and analyze metrics on customer database with in-depth knowledge of all data elements.
    2. Analysis and reporting of customer database
    3. Handle internal lists and list exchange requests.
    4. Team with Systems partners in the development and maintenance of data quality and hygiene standards.
    5. Collaborate with vendors/consultants to develop acquisition, retention, or cross-sell models.
    6. Design standard reports as needed. §
    7. Evaluate and recommend data appends to customer database to enhance targeted marketing efforts.
    8. Team with Consumer Marketing Managers in the development of targeted marketing programs and tests.
    9. Coordinate list management and merge/purge processing for direct mail and other direct marketing campaigns.

    Requires:

    1. Expertise in SQL, Excel, Access, Oracle, SPSS or SAS
    2. Direct Mail experience.
    3. Knowledge of statistics. Prefer graduate quantitative degree.
    4. Knowledge of publishing business a plus.

    $60 – 80k.

    Refer to Job#RR340-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Risk Analyst – SF

    Perform various activities related to business analysis and/or modeling for major West Coast Bank.

    Duties include:

    1. Complex analysis and/or modeling for profit/loss and risk exposures.
    2. Analytical support on retail credit, operating losses and other product strategies
    3. Segmenting and monitoring various credit, deposit and other product groups, vintages, concentration limits, etc., and making recommendations to management
    4. Producing performance monitoring and benchmarks
    5. Coordinating the production of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports
    6. Reviewing and analyzing trends and recommending strategies

    The ideal candidate may: Develop more complex programming models to extract data and/or manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling; Manage the roll-out of company-wide pilot programs developed as a result of programmed models.

    Requires:

    1. Advanced quantitative degree and 2 + years experience in statistical modeling and segmentation analysis.
    2. Strong SAS, SQL and Excel skills.
    3. Strong ability to identify business problems and proactively provide recommendation for improvement.
    4. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

    Prior experience in small business or consumer lending, MIS development, economic stress testing, scorecard development and loss forecasting in a financial institution is preferred.

    Salary $80-100k + bonus.

    Refer to Job#RR339-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Statistical Modeler/Senior Analyst – PA

    Pennsylvania financial services company seeks analyst to support risk management in the subprime mortgage arena. Develop analytical tools to measure and forecast loss, prepayment, and direct response. Develop statistical models for predicting loss, prepayment, etc. Position requires experience in logistic model and survival analysis as well as knowledge and experience in developing forecasting, prepayment, and cash flow models. Strong financial background and working experience is mandatory.

    Skills required:

  • Strong statistical modeling skills. 2+ years of experience in developing models using logistic regression, survival analysis, etc.
  • 2+ years experience in the financial industry.
  • 2+ years working experience with base SAS, SAS macro, SAS SQL, Unix Shell, and Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • BS, MS or PhD in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Management Science and Operations Research

    • Salary $70-85k.

    Refer to Job#RR341-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Senior Database Marketing Analyst – SF

    San Francisco financial services firm seeks Sr. Database Analyst to analyze consumer behavior trends and performance in the mortgage market. Interrogate, massage and synthesize data to distill trends and predict behavior. Position requires 3+ years SAS and datamining experience.

    Salary $90-115k + bonus.

    Refer to Job#RR338-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Statistical Analyst – MD

    Maryland based direct marketing consulting firm seeks Statistical Analyst to address and analyze direct marketing programs using the following tools and techniques:
  • Predictive statistical models
  • Customer profiling
  • Segmentation Analysis
  • Survey Design and Analysis
  • Data Analysis and Mining
  • External Data Enhancement
  • Break-Even Analysis

    • Keys tasks include:

  • Determining quantitative methods for solving client issues;
  • Assisting in presenting ideas and findings to future and existing clients;
  • Proactive and effective interaction with other internal groups throughout;
  • evaluation and improvement of internal tools and processes.

    • Required Qualifications:

    Education: Graduate degree in Statistics or related field required
    Computing Experience: SAS
    Communication Skills: Strong written and oral presentation skills; experienced team player
    Additional Skills: Strong problem solving; takes initiative.

    Salary $50-60k.

    Refer to Job#OM26-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Statistician/Econometrician – Atlanta

    Atlanta area Consumer Finance company seeks Statistician/Econometrician to work in decision support, risk management and credit extension group.

    Responsibilities entail:

  • Credit Risk Modeling: monitoring and evaluating current model performance
  • Account Management: build new risk and behavior models
  • Collections, loss forecasting, rate yield management

    • Must have strong SAS and predictive modeling skills and experience with credit risk. Credit card risk experience is a plus.

    $70-95k based on experience.

    Refer to Job#OM25-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Manager, Marketing Decision Support – SF

    SF/Bay Area based retailer/cataloger seeks Manager experienced in applying business knowledge to deliver information solutions.

    Job functions:

    1. Lead a team of analysts working with multi-source data systems in the design and production of customer insight reports to support business strategy.
    2. Analyze business needs, and recommend methodologies and measurement techniques to achieve business objectives.
    3. Drive the development and implementation of solutions to efficiently deliver customer insights to business partners.
    4. Provide thought leadership regarding analytic methodology to support answering complex business questions.
    5. Champion testing methodologies within the organization to maximize learning and ensure consistent measurements.
    6. Stay abreast of emerging marketing applications and champion efforts to improve business insights via technology and process improvements.
    7. Present complex and detailed analysis and findings to different levels throughout the organization

    Requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Research, Psychology or related field.
  • 5-7 years business experience in database marketing analysis, market research or related field.
  • 3+ years people/team management experience
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to act independently or with general direction as a senior contributor.
  • Experience with relational databases (i.e. Oracle, Oracle Developer products), decisions support software (Business Objects, MicroStrategy, SAS or equivalent), and marketing automation, data mining or CRM applications.
  • Familiarity with Reporting Application Development (utilizing SAS Internet, HTML and IIS).
  • Ability to identify system enhancement opportunities ensuring that new development has seamless synergy with existing SAS programs and applications.

    • Salary $100k-120k plus bonus.

    Refer to Job#OM23-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Senior Credit Risk Analyst – NJ

    Top tier financial services firm is looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to be responsible for credit risk projects.
    1. Provide support of research projects including data collection, analysis and presentation results.
    2. Write mainframe SAS programs to gather the data used in analysis.
    3. Perform analysis and document results of credit risk issues.
    4. Use corporate databases to analyze loan and customer credit risk performance.
    5. Utilize external scoring, management software packages or programs to aid in managing account acquisition and portfolio management.
    6. Prepare exhibits and supporting materials and develop recommendations for credit policy bulk acquisition, new merchant programs, and provide loss forecasts, demographic and credit limit utilization analysis.
    7. Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating, developing and implementing strategies for new account acquisitions and credit limit management. Assist in the maintenance of account acquisition systems.

    Requires:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Finance, or Economics or related field.
  • Must have analytical and computer skills as well as solid written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven team player and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

    • Salary $65-75k.

    Refer to Job#JV211-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Jamie Voronkov
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Risk Manager/Project Manager – NYC

    NYC financial services firm is looking for a Risk/Project Manager to join their Risk Management area.

    Responsibilities include:

  • Perform targeting analysis to target new markets from a risk standpoint.
  • Develop credit risk management underwriting and account management policies and procedures. Work with operations, sales, and account development to enhance their knowledge of risk management policies and procedures.
  • Determine how to enter new areas of business.

    • Candidates must have strong analytics, good presentations skills and basic knowledge of SAS. MBA and 2+ years of financial services experience required.

    Salary $70-80k.

    Refer to Job#JV207-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Jamie Voronkov
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com

    Contact for further information:
    Analytic Recruiting Inc.
    12 East 41st Street, 9th Floor
    New York, NY 10017
    Phone: 212 545-8511
    Fax: 212-545-8520
    Website: www.analyticrecruiting.com
    Email:

    Opening - Director Biostatistics - Cambridge, MA

    We are currently looking for a Director Biostatistics and Data Management in our Cambridge MA facility.

    We are looking for 7+ years of Statistical Analysis in a Biotech / Pharmaceutical environment with Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trial data. Experience with clinical protocol design, coordination of clinical database design requirements, statistical planning and preparation of regulatory submissions. Experience in management of clinical statistical contractors and CRO. Phd / MS in Bio-Statistics or Statistics, and demonstrated SAS programming skills.

    Biopure Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of a new class of pharmaceuticals, called oxygen therapeutics, which are intravenously administered to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues as a sterile alternative to red blood cell transfusion. Biopure's oxygen therapeutics possess unique attributes that address many of the medical and logistical issues associated with red blood cell transfusions.

    If you or any of your associates are interested in our Cambridge, MA openings please forward a resume to jrynak@biopure.com or fax to 617-234-6505.

    Thank you for your interest in Biopure.

    John Rynak
    Biopure Corporation
    617-234-6835
    Email:


    Senior Statistical Progammer - Tempe, AZ

    Below is a job posting for Tempe Arizona, at Arizona State University. This position is part of a research group in the School of Health Administration and Policy.

    STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER, SR.SCHOOL OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY
    STAFF REQ NO: O-111867 SALARY: DOE
    POST DATE: 07/09/2003 FTE: 100%
    LOCATION: ASU Main Campus WORK HOURS: 8AM - 5PM, M-F
    DURATION: Regular JOB GRADE: 99
    JOB CLASS: 091425 FLSA TYPE: Exempt
    JOB TYPE: Service Professional FIRST CLOSE DATE: 07/30/2003

    Deadline is 5pm, 7/30/2003, if not filled, every 2 WEEKS thereafter until search is closed. Scheduled closing deadlines that fall on a non-business day at ASU will be extended to the next ASU business day.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs professional work in the design, testing, requirements gathering and maintenance of software tools for statistical analysis, modeling and database development. Duties include data acquisition, validation, developing production systems and processes to support new and existing projects, developing statistical modeling applications and analyzing and summarizing complex data from varied sources. This position works closely with team members and external data partners to provide accurate and efficient delivery of models from development to production and is responsible for providing technical assistance and assisting in building relationships with the data partners.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics or related field AND five (5) years of system and/or application programming experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years SAS programming experience with minimum of Base and Macro coding. Experience with large data sets and relational database management. Master's Degree in Statistics or related field.

    GENERAL INFORMATION: This position is contingent upon funding.

    TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references. Specify job title and the Staff Request Number. Any application that lacks any requested item must be rejected; or departments may provide the opportunity to all applicants to provide missing items prior to screening. ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview. Work experience must be verifiable to include employment dates. ASU offers generous benefits to its eligible employees including vacation leave, paid holidays, sick leave, self & dependents-reduced tuition, retirement, group life insurance, long- term disability coverage, medical insurance programs, flexible benefits plan and dental insurance plans.

    You may view our web site at www.asu.edu/hr/jobs/.

    TO APPLY:Submit material listed above specifying job title and SR# O - 111867 by 5 pm to:

    Arizona State University
    Box 875612
    Tempe, AZ 85287-5612
    FAX 480-965-6640
    Email:

    HR Customer Service Center Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    Email:


    SAS Programmer- Clinical - Basking Ridge, NJ

    Ingenix
    SAS Programmer - Clinical
    Basking Ridge, NJ

  • The SAS Programmer is a member of the Biostatistics team and plays a lead role in performing all SAS programming required for clinical trial analysis and reporting. The SAS Programmer must ensure that activities and processes performed are conducted according to Ingenix and sponsor requirements. This position works closely with the Biostatistics and Data Management departments on various clinical projects.

  • This position requires time and resource management skills, strong SAS programming expertise, and experience with pharmaceutical studies.

    Major Responsibilities:

  • Act as a representative of the Biostatistics department on project teams. Attend project team meetings as necessary.
  • Perform all SAS programming required for clinical trial analysis and reporting.
  • Generate tables, listings, and graphs as required.
  • Assist with statistical quality assurance review and program validation for each project.
  • Interact with other departments, such as Clinical Operations and Project Management, to ensure a high level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects.

    • Requirements:

  • BS degree required, MS degree preferred.
  • Strong SAS programming expertise required.
  • Extensive experience in SAS programming for clinical trials is needed.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Computer proficiency is mandatory.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs, charts, and tables of information.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong time and resource management and teamwork skills.

    • Ingenix has offices in Basking Ridge, NJ and Cary, NC. Candidates living within a commutable distance from Basking Ridge, NJ will be considered for work in our Basking Ridge facility. Candidates living within a commutable distance from Cary, NC may be considered to work in our Cary facility.

    • Please do not reply to this e-mail.

    ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST APPLY ONLINE FOR CONSIDERATION

    PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers

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    Research Analyst Position - National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - WASHINGTON DC

    The Education Statistics Services Institute (ESSI) of the American Institutes for Research, a well-established social science research and development organization, seeks a Research Analyst for data analysis, quality assurance and other general research tasks to support its client, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The incumbent will initially work on the National Educational Assessment project (NAEP). NAEP is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas, such as reading, mathematics, science, writing, U.S. history, civics, geography, and the arts. NAEP is a large-scale project that requires the incumbent to work closely with clients and other research and technical staff. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and have a strong academic background in statistics or survey methods, in addition to 2 years or more experience performing statistical analysis using SAS, SPSS, or other major statistical application. Ability to program in both SAS and SPSS highly desired. Experience using Excel desired. Master’s degree required, PhD preferred, in a relevant social science field. Flexible and congenial office environment plus an exceptional benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and a transportation subsidy. Convenient location near Farragut West Metro. Salary commensurate with experience.

    Please e-mail resume with cover letter, independently written and edited writing sample, and availability to
    Email:

    or forward to:

    American Institutes for Research Human Resources - ESSI NAEP Analyst
    Education Statistics Services Institute
    1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W.
    Washington,DC 20007-3835
    Fax (202) 944-5454 EEO

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    Programmer required in Minneapolis, MN, USA

    I have an opening for a permanent full time programmer with the Risk Management department of GMAC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

    The position requires programming in SAS, a very good knowledge of SQL, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics.

    If you are interested, send your resume directly to me, or if you want more info I can send you the complete job description.

    Contact:
    Buchanan, Gordon
    Email: