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MBA510 Data Mining Presenter needed - New Haven, CT

Dear User Group Members:

I am an adjunct instructor at Southern Connecticut State University. This Spring MBA510 Information Technology for Managers will have a Session on Data Mining. Can you or can you recommend someone to give a 1 hour presentation on Datamining and some of the practical issues and real world examples of this technique?

Our classes are on Tuesday evenings from 7:35pm until 10:05pm this session is currently scheduled for April 6th. SCSU is located near in New Haven, CT. There are 30 students registered for this course.

Thanks for your assistance in advance.
Michael D. Okrent, Sc.D., PMP, CQMgr,CIRM, CPIM, CQA, CQE
Email: okrentm1@southernct.edu


SAS Programmer - Washington, D.C.

Trade Resources Company, an international trade consultancy located in downtown Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced SAS Programmer with superior skills in SAS/BASE and SAS/MACRO plus Miscrosoft Excel proficiency and general familiarity with the Windows OS. The SAS programming involved is heavy on data step programming and common procedures, but light on statistics. SAS/STAT is not required, but ad hoc programming skills and an analytical background are important. Prior business or management consulting experience is preferred, and knowledge of economics, antidumping and/or cost allocation is a plus. Superb salary and benefits. This is a full time, salaried position. Hourly or contractual programmers are not being solicited.

DO NOT reply to this address or to this posting.

Rather: Email CV in confidence to:
Email:
Or mail CV to:
Trade Resources Company
Attn: Cathy Drinkwater
1634 I ST NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006

Biostatistician - Yale University in New Haven, CT

We are currently looking for a Master's Level Biostatistican / SAS Programmer to join our occupational and environmental health research team in New Haven, CT. Under direct supervision of the PI, this position will carry out a range of research activities to manage an epidemiological study examing occupational risk factors for hearing loss, including chemical and noise exposures, in a large industrial population database. The job number is MSSN12014 and can be viewed at websrv.its.yale.edu/hr/jobpost.html

You may also apply for this position online at www.yale.edu/hronline

If you are interested in this position, please email me at
sally.vegso@yale.edu
and/or apply online at http://www.yale.edu/hronline.


Jobs - SAS Programmers - Marlabs Inc. - New Jersey, Pennisylvania,Virginia and Chicago

Greetings from Marlabs Inc.

Marlabs Inc www.marlabs.com/ . is a leading medical informatics company with strong presence and proven track record in the medical / healthcare area. We have implemented several prestigious applications for clinical and pre-clinical trials for some of the reputed clients the US. Marlabs features in Deloitte & Touche`s prestigious "Technology Fast 50" Program for New Jersey, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area. Marlabs` growth in revenues of 1,367 percent from 1997 to 2001 resulted in an overall ranking of 151 in the 2002 INC 500 - a ranking of the fastest growing companies in the US. Please visit http://www.marlabs.com to know more about us.

We are currently looking experienced SAS programmers in clinical trial and for data analysis in Finance data, on fulltime arrangement. This is for very high level consulting and data analysis work with some of our prestigious clients from Pharma / Finance and Management consulting. Should have experience in Data modeling, Data Analysis, Data extraction and Data Exploration using SAS tools. Preference will be given to those who are SAS certified professionals. Marlabs provides excellent salary benefits http://www.marlabs.com/careers/ben.html ,relocation allowance, holiday plans, medical insurance apart from a range of other packages. Marlabs facilitates inhouse technology training and offers challenging work.

SKILL SET

Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical / Finance / Telecom

General:

The candidate must have SAS experience /exposure in a Clinical Trial set up Must have strong experience/exposure with Unix/VMS/Windows Operating systems.

Data Warehousing & Mining: SAS ver 8.0, SAS ver 8.2, SAS ver 6.12 (Base, AF/SCL, ODS, STAT, FSP, Graph, SQL, OR, QC, ETS, Macros, Access, Assist, Insight, Connect, Share, Internet, Oracle Clinical, Warehouse Administrator etc.,),

OLAP/EIS Tools: SAS/EIS, SAS/MDDB Server, SAS/AppDev, Business Objects

Desired skills: Database and Front End GUI tools.

Location: New Jersey, Pennisylvania,Virginia and Chicago

Total Positions: 12

I would appreciate if you could send me your resume / circulate this message among your friends , who are seeking job placements.

Regards
Hari Das
Marlabs Inc
Edison , NJ 08820
Tel +1-732-767-1710 x 12
Fax +1-732-767-1720
Email: Hari@MARLABS.COM
Web: www.marlabs.com
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SAS programmer / Analyst - Washington DC

My client is looking for a SAS programmer for data mining/data management activities to support marketing analysis activities. Will utilize SAS to build and automate reporting/data analysis capability, create automated data validation procedures and provide documentation for end-users. Must be able to work closely with Business Analysts and Marketing clients and will assist in managing relationships with Corporate Information Business Systems. The core work involves managing the registration ad hoc, registrations statistics and tracing data and reporting requests. Must have excellent written and oral communication and can serve as a liaison between Marketing Analysis, Marketing Clients and the technology organization.

Most programming will involve extracting data with SAS, using SAS to cleanse, massage and merge data from multiple sources, then stage the data to a Sybase server.

Salary $60K - $80K depending on experience

Contact:
Kim McStocker
Smith Hanley Associates
107 John Street
Southport, CT 06490
203-319-4300 Phone
203-319-4320 Fax
Email:
Web: www.smithhanley.com


The Cambridge Group Ltd
1175 Post Road East
Westport CT 06880
Web: www.cambridgegroup.com

Job #927 - Philadelphia PA - SAS Analyst/Programmer

Length: Initial term: 6 months + extension.
Rate: $40.00 - 50.00 per hour ($83,200 - 104,000 annualized).

Generate programs for tables/listings according to Statistical Analysis Plan, develop/modify templates for T&Ls, validate programs, and able to work as a lead programmer for a project with minimal or no supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS in Math or Science.
  • SAS skills at a senior level.
  • Min. 4 years SAS and 3 years Clinical Trials experience.
  • Candidate should have excellent communication and business writing skills to work in a cross-functional team.
  • Candidate with phase I studies is preferred.

    • Job #936 - New Jersey - SAS Programmer II

    Length: Initial term: 6months + extension.
    Rate: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour ($93,6000 - $114,400 annualized).

  • Work on Early Clinical Development studies, extract data from Clintrial to form SAS datasets.
  • Create derived datasets, develop standard and non-standard tables & listings using standard programs & SAS.
  • Validate SAS programs. Load SAS outputs into electronic document system

    REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic knowledge of statistics and of the clinical development process, especially Early Clinical Development .
  • Good knowledge of the SAS language, especially SAS Base;
  • some graphics & Stats experience.
  • Good communication skills.
    • Contact:
    Spiro Michas
    800-295-0332
    Email:

    Senior Statistical Programmer - NJ, CT, NY, and CA

    The demand for highly skilled SAS programmers throughout the country remains strong. We are currently recruiting for the following full-time permanent positions: Senior Statistical Programmer
    Locations: New Jersey, California, Connecticut, New York

    The Senior/Lead Statistical Programmer will provide statistical programming support and validation of analysis datasets, create statistical tables, summaries and listings for clinical trial data and assist in developing software to support project teams analysis requirements. Qualified applicants must possess 5-8 years of SAS programming in a pharmaceutical environment, have an excellent understanding of clinical trial practices, procedures and methodologies, and have the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. A Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science or a related field is required and good communication skills are a must.

    For information on these and other available positions, please contact Traci Palmer, Kim York or Bonnie Grettler at 1-800-525-3396.

    Email: kyork@CAMBRIDGEGROUP.COM

    The Cambridge Group was established in 1976 and has grown to be one largest search and recruiting firms with a NATIONWIDE client base. Our Pharmaceutical Division specializes in the placement of clinical information systems, programming, data management and biostatistics professionals in research and development settings.


    Barry Rosen
    Global Search Recruitment Systems, Inc.
    800-652-5122 x 301
    Email:
    web: www.gsearch.com

    GSRS Inc. is currently searching for qualified SAS Programmers and Statisticians for our positions below. Please contact us if you are interested in any of the positions below.

    CONSULTANT- STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER/SR STAT PROGRAMMER - New Jersey and New York

    Assign Length: 6 months
    Job Description: Provide statistical programming support and validation, and help set specifications of analysis datasets, pooled datasets, statistical tables, summaries, figures and listings for Phase II-IV Clinical Trials related to efficacy in ABH (Arthritis/Bone/HRT), CVM&G (Cardiovascular/Metabolic /Endocrine/Gastrointestinal) and RDI (Respiratory/Dermatology/Infectious Diseases) studies. Employ standardized programs where applicable. Provide input into planning documents such as the protocol, validation plan, and report and analysis plan. Provide outputs for clinical study reports, integrated summaries, and electronic submissions. Help respond to health authority inquiries for submitted dossiers. Establish and maintain sound working relationship and effective communications within Biostatistics and Statistical Reporting, and Clinical Research ABH/CVM&G/RDI

    Skills Required:

  • BA/BS or equivalent experience in computer science, mathematics, statistics, life sciences, or related field(s).
  • Intermediate SAS programming skills, with 2-5 years experience in a medical setting, preferably working with clinical trials data.
  • Good understanding of clinical trial practices, procedures and methodologies.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail and correctness.
  • Working knowledge of office tools.
  • MS in Statistics a plus.

    • CONSULTANT- SR STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER - New Jersey

    Assign Length: 6 months
    Job Description:
  • Work on Early Clinical Development studies
  • Extract data from Clintrial to form SAS datasets
  • Create derived datasets
  • Develop Standard and non-standard Tables & listings using Standard Programs & SAS
  • Validate SAS programs
  • Load SAS outputs into electronic document system

    • Skills Required:

  • Basic knowledge of statistics
  • Good knowledge of the SAS language, especially SAS Base; some graphics & Stats experience
  • Good knowledge of the clinical development process, especially Early Clinical Development
  • Good communication skills

    • SR. STATISTICAL, SAS PROGRAMMER Clinical Research - New Jersey

    Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Review the study SAP 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.

    • Requirements:

    Master degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or related Science, more than 3 years SAS experience, minimum 2 years pharmaceutical industry.

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / PROJECT STATISTICIAN - New York

    Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Statistics with 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or MS in Statistics with 8 years experience.
  • Relevant clinical trial and business experience providing an understanding of the processes associated with clinical, regulatory and marketing operations.
  • Capability to direct cross-functional teams at the protocol level.
  • Strong statistical skills with application to clinical trials and aggregate clinical data.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization.

    • Job Description:

  • Provide technical statistical support study design, analysis planning and reporting for clinical studies and submissions, and/or scientific and commercialization projects.
  • Ensure sound statistical input to study design, SCS proposals, development of statistical analysis plans, interpretation of statistical results, and reporting displays.
  • Ensure that all study and project level statistical activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Coordinate biometrics activities across functions - statistics, data management, SAS for assigned studies and regulatory submissions and/or SCS projects - in collaboration with CSDM and SAS function managers.
  • Provide input to the therapeutic area lead to develop project plans for assigned studies and submissions and/or SCS projects.
  • Ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables according to project plans for assigned studies and projects.
  • Comply with all biometrics and quality processes and standards that are applicable to statistical outputs, and support processes that require statistical input.
  • Be accountable for statistical analyses, programmed outputs and integrated scientific reports for clinical trial results, exploratory and meta-analyses, publication activities, scientific presentation and promotional material on assigned studies and regulatory submissions and/or SCS projects.

    • ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BIOSTATISTICS Clinical Research - New Jersey

    Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee projects and assuring high quality statistics, timely completion of projects, coordination of statistics, programming and data management, coordinate and oversee Biostatistics activities for ISE and ISS, and other NDA activities
  • Coordinate Biostatistics activities with the Medical Dept. in development of protocols and clinical development Plan, coordinate Activities with the Medical Writing Dept. in writing of reports and other NDA documents.
  • Assign statisticians to projects and oversee their work, recruiting and developing of future employees.
  • Participate in organizing and engaging in departmental functions, weekly update meetings with management peers and Sr. Director, bi-weekly statistical seminars, weekly statistician meetings, participate in developing and implementing SOPs.
  • Represent Biostatistics at FDA meetings, review dossiers for decisions regarding in-licensing of new compounds, serve as Sr. Statistician on project(s) as needed.

    • Requirements:

  • MS or PHD with 8 plus year of experience in Clinical Statistics.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Represent Forest at FDA meetings, provide direction, management, monitoring of staff and participate in strategic planning.
  • Must be knowledgeable with ICH and FDAs guidelines.

    • Please contact:
    Barry Rosen
    Global Search Recruitment Systems, Inc.
    800-652-5122 x 301
    Email:
    Web: www.gsearch.com

    The Cambridge Group Ltd
    1175 Post Road East
    Westport CT 06880
    Web: www.cambridgegroup.com

    SAS Programmer I - Philadelphia PA

    Length: Initial term: 2 months + extension
    Rate: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour ($72,800 - $83,200 annualized)

    DESCRIPTION:

    SAS Programming experience to program edit checks and ad hoc listings for data management. Create SAS data structures; upload data transfers to and from CROs.

    REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS Computer Science or related field. SAS experience.
  • MUST have 2 years Clinical Programming experience (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry).

    • Contact Spiro Michas, Senior Consultant
    Address 1175 Post Road East
    Westport, CT 06880
    Phone 203-226-4243
    Fax 203-226-3856
    Email:

    SAS programming positions in DC

    Statistics Collaborative, a small biostatistical consulting firm located in downtown Washington, DC, is currently seeking entry-level and experienced SAS programmers. We are hardworking and committed to high quality, socially important work. Most of our effort deals with clinical trials in a variety of medical fields. Candidates must be literate, numerate, computer savvy and willing to learn new skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, initiative, and excellent communication skills are essential. Knowledge of statistics is desirable, but not required.

    Our entry level programmers have come from a variety of fields, but the most successful ones have been those whose background has been mathematics or science, or, somewhat surprisingly, graphic arts. We want programs that are error-free, well-documented, and that look elegant on the printed page. Salary will depend on your proficiency and expertise.

    If you are interested, check our website (www.statcollab.com) and then send us a cover letter, a writing sample, a copy of your academic transcript(s) (unofficial copies are fine), and the names of three references. If you have done programming in any computer language, please send us a copy of a program as well.

    Send submissions by e-mail to damaya@statcollab.com, or by US mail, addressed to:

    Ms. Damaya Hicks
    Statistics Collaborative, Inc.
    1710 Rhode Island Ave NW, Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20036
    Posted by Matt Downs matt@STATCOLLAB.COM


    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:

    Manager/Sr. Manager, Advanced Analytics, Sales Operations - NYC

    Northeast pharmaceutical firm seeks Manager to:
  • Provide analytical support and solutions to other Sales Operation functions and Sales management team
  • Build and implement early warning system with weekly data based on business rules
  • Build and implement launch metrics and provide launch analytics for better business actions
  • Support new product launch with analytical insights and tracking report, etc.
  • Model and analyze data, including patient level data, to uncover potentials for better sales promotion
  • Ad hoc advanced analytics projects
  • Report / task automation

    • Qualifications:

  • MS/Ph.D. in Statistics, Math or Computer Science desired, MBA preferred
  • Strong pharmaceutical analytical experience / mindset with ability to relate to business/operations
  • At least five-year extensive SAS programming experience, excellent skills with Base/SAS, SAS macro language, SAS Graph, SAS Stat
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, VBA Excel/Access and/or SQL/Plus
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry data, in particular IMS or NDC data and SFA data
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet customer needs

    • Salary $90-125k

    Refer to Job#11650-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Rita Raz as your recruiter contact.

    Senior Statistical Consultant - Columbus OH

    Ohio based provider of CRM-based transaction services seeks Statistical Consultant to:
  • Support management in the definition, development and execution of statistical quality related initiatives.
  • Develop and implement statistical quality related projects to understand key business challenges/improvements.
  • Design controlled experiments within client campaign initiatives to assess consumer behavior and measure campaign strategy effectiveness.
  • Conduct advanced statistical analysis to assess relationships and trends within consumer data.

    • Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Industrial Engineering with 2-3 years of related experience with statistical quality control and statistical process control; experimental design and analysis; and statistical modeling using survival/hazard techniques.
  • At least 5 years of database management experience. SQL skills a must.
  • Knowledge of generalized linear models, mixed models, categorical data analysis and multivariate methods.
  • Proficient with SAS and working knowledge of S-PLUS.
  • Two years experience in project management.
  • Good communication skills; specifically, writing, presenting, and client meeting skills.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Industrial Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement applications involving DOE, QC, 6-Sigma, response surface methodology, and FMEA.
  • Proficiency with biostatistical modeling methods, such as survival/hazard modeling.
  • Minimum of 3 years of consulting experience

    • Salary up to $90k based on experience (plus bonus).

    Refer to Job#11654-SConsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Orly Miller as your recruiter contact.

    Database Marketing Analyst - DE

    Delaware financial services firm seeks DB Marketing Analyst to prepare and report on Leads File Generation.

    Analyst will:

  • Use relational databases such as ORACLE or DB2 and data manipulation/analytical tools such as SAS, FOCUS, and SQL to extract leads from departmental database using and enhancing established methodologies.
  • Prepare data for analysis, providing detailed information to others regarding data quality and suggesting appropriate analytical techniques, using and enhancing standard methodologies.
  • Use suppression files to suppress and/or exclude accounts appropriately, using and enhancing established methodologies.
  • Create waterfall analyses illuminating where leads are included or excluded, providing input in interpretation.
  • Track analysis results, summarize and communicate findings to Business Partners, handling questions and suggesting further analyses, with little supervision. Provide input into implementation of findings, suggesting additional analysis, and interpreting implications of findings in context of other existing or ongoing analyses.
  • Meet required timelines and complete leads files with 100% accuracy.
  • Complete ad-hoc analyses as requested, focusing on multiple areas and methodologies.

    • Requires:

  • Strong data management skills, preferably in ORACLE or relational database languages such as FOCUS.
  • Strong abilities to manage large databases and/or data warehouses, and the related data processing skills.
  • Strong programming skills, preferably in SAS.
  • Practical experience with spreadsheets.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Bachelors in a quantitative discipline such as statistics or economics, or two years equivalent work experience in a data analytic or otherwise quantitative role.
  • Strong understanding of statistical concepts.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Two years data management or analytical experience.

    • Salary $60-68 + Bonus

    Refer to Job#11650-SConsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Rita Raz
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Rita Raz as your recruiter contact.

    Database Marketing Developer - DE

    Delaware financial services firm seeks Database Developer to be responsible for the logical design of relational databases, the development and enhancement of software applications to maintain the databases, support for vendor software used in Database Marketing.

    Responsibilities:

  • Create performance and usability optimized relational database logical designs.
  • Develop application software and scripts to create and maintain relational databases using appropriate development tools (SQL/PSQL, C++, JAVA, HTML, Perl, Visual Basic, _JavaScript and Unix script).
  • Provide support for company-wide users of Database Marketing databases, applications and vendor software.
  • Mentor junior staff.
    • Requires:
  • 3+ years developing and maintaining database application software and scripts using tools such as C, C++, Visual Basic, Perl, UNIX scripting.
  • 2+ years designing and developing Internet/intranet applications using tools such as HTML, Java, _JavaScript.
  • 2+ years writing SQL/PSQL queries and stored procedures in a data warehouse environment
  • 2+ years designing and implementing large scale relational databases/warehouses e.g. ORACLE, SYBASE, and DB2.
  • 2+ years managing concurrent, complex projects
  • Excellent understanding of relational database concepts
  • Strong relational database logical design skills
  • Proficient application development skills
  • Proficient data manipulation/reporting software (e.g. SAS, FOCUS, SQL) skills
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good understanding of telecommunication protocols
  • Excellent project management skills

    • Qualifications - Preferred

  • Solaris/HP UNIX experience.
  • 2+ years developing applications for Oracle data warehouses.
  • Oracle SQL/PSQL experience.
  • Experience in the banking, credit card and/or financial services industry.

    • Salary to $80k

    Refer to Job#11620-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Tim Valdner
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Tim Valdner as your recruiter contact.

    Sr. Marketing Analyst - DC area

    DC area interactive services company seeks Sr. Marketing Analyst to be responsible for data collection, analytical & model building tasks. Work closely with Marketing Information Systems group to define data needs and assist in the data quality assurance process. Participate in data collection, pre-analysis, post-analysis & prepare operating metrics via production reports, provide ad-hoc reports, or statistical models for senior management reporting.

    Requirements include:

  • Strong logical and analytical skill set coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Be team-oriented with strong project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Superior understanding of MS-Excel, Access, & PowerPoint. Experience in SAS required.
  • Possess an analytical skill set, which includes proficiency in business metrics/statistics, data-mining and customer segmentation.
  • Experience with SPSS, BRIO, Crystal Ball, Decision Trees, Business Objects, and financial/analytical modeling a strong plus.
  • Experience in Direct Response Marketing a plus.

    • Salary $60-75k.

    Refer to Job#11552-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Orly Miller
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Orly Miller as your recruiter contact.

    Manager, Incentive Forecasting & Modeling - Northern NJ

    The Manager of Incentive Forecasting & Modeling is responsible for the following:
  • Developing forecasting models and systems for promoted products to be used in the setting of sales goals for the field sales force’s incentive plan.
  • Ensuring that incentive sales goals are consistent with the organization’s sales goals.
  • Analyzing and assessing the effectiveness of the incentive plan.
  • Determining the impact of the incentive plan on field behavior.
  • Developing best practices tools in the area of forecasting and incentive plan analysis.

    • Requires:

  • Graduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, economics, mathematics)
  • Significant computing and programming experience on mainframe and PC environments using statistical packages (SAS preferred, Excel, SyncSort, MVS, JCL) and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, managed care, industry data sources, products and customers.
  • Experience designing and implementing incentive plans.

    • Salary $70-85k.

    Refer to Job#10697-Sconsig and email MS Word attached resume to
    Jamie Voronkov
    Email:
    or register online at www.analyticrecruiting.com
    choosing Jamie Voronkov as your recruiter contact.

    Job - Contract SAS / AIX Developer - Phoenix, AZ

    Location: Phoenix, AZ
    Term: 5 Months
    Rate: ~$40 / hour
    Senior Programmer - proficient in SAS, SQL, Relational Databases, Unix, and Korn Shell. Ability to communicate, written and verbal, in a manner that will add value to a process when working with Team and Business Associates.

    US Citizens, Permanent Residents or EAD only

     Contact: ray@rmitsearch.com

    Managed Care Analytics Position in Pharma

    Schering Plough's Global Business Analytics division is seeking a qualified individual to perform insightful analysis aimed at measuring and understanding the impact of managed care at a local geography level. Position requires strong data handling/analysis skills and knowledge of managed care industry, particularly as it relates to pharmaceuticals. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere, serving clients both within Schering Plough's Sales Analytics and Managed Markets Organization.

    Level: Analyst - Manager, depending upon qualifications

    Required Skills:

  • Strong use of Base SAS and Macro language
  • Strong knowledge of Managed Care, particularly drug formulary structures and practices
  • Interperson skills and ability to interface with internal clients

    • Desired Skills:

  • VBA, particularly as it pertains to data presentation and graphics
  • Knowledge of basic statistics, particularly correlation and regression

    • Please send resume directly to the e-mail address below.

    Glenn Abrahamsen, Ph.D.
    Senior Director
    Global Business Analytics
    Schering Plough Corporation
    e-mail: Glenn.Abrahamsen@spcorp.com

    Contract SAS programmer - Washington DC

    Contract SAS Programmer (Junior to Mid-Level)

    Small consulting firm in search of a SAS programmer for a 6-9 month assignment to help support a large government client. Situation requires a junior to mid-level contract SAS programmer to work on-site within the production group and be responsible for the execution and trouble shooting of existing SAS applications. The work requires large scale batch data processing of economic and demographic data in a UNIX environment. The ideal candidate will possess SAS expertise, a strong systems background, and good communication skills.

    Requirements:

  • Several years of experience with UNIX required (i.e., Solaris)
  • 3-7 years of programming experience in Base SAS (i.e., data step programming, and SAS Macro Language).
  • Experience in utilizing Korn Shells and Cron Daemons required.
  • Experience in production systems activities is required.
  • Experience in systems auditing and QA highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical aptitude.
    • Please send letter, resume, rate requirements, three professional references, and several examples of your SAS code to:
    Lou Schwarz
    Email: boxjenkins@hotmail.com

    SAS Contract

    Length: Initial term: 6 months + extension
    Rate: $45.00 - 55.00 per hour ($93,600 - 114,400 annualized)

    Provide statistical programming support and validation, and help set specifications of analysis datasets, pooled datasets, statistical tables, summaries, figures and listings for Phase II-IV Clinical Trials related to efficacy in ABH (Arthritis/Bone/HRT), CVM&G (Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Endocrine/Gastrointestinal) and RDI (Respiratory/Dermatology/Infectious Diseases) studies. Employ standardized programs where applicable. Provide input into planning documents such as the protocol, validation plan, and report and analysis plan. Provide outputs for clinical study reports, integrated summaries, and electronic submissions. Help respond to health authority inquiries for submitted dossiers. Establish and maintain sound working relationship and effective communications within Biostatistics and Statistical Reporting, and Clinical Research ABH/CVM&G/RDI.

    REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS or equivalent experience in computer science, mathematics, statistics, life sciences, or related field(s). Intermediate SAS programming skills, with 2-5 years experience in a medical setting, preferably working with clinical trials data. Good understanding of clinical trial practices, procedures and methodologies. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Attention to detail and correctness. Working knowledge of office tools. MS in Statistics a plus.

    Spiro Michas, Senior Consultant
    The Cambridge Group Ltd
    1175 Post Road East
    Westport CT 06880
    800-525-3396
    Fax 203-226-3856
    Email: smichas@cambridgegroup.com
    Web: www.cambridgegroup.com