Job Spotting - Week of July 6th

6th July, 2009 - Posted by Robin Ogden -

Recent openings I’ve come across - scroll down and pass along if you know someone else who is looking:

Systems Analyst Operations Position Available in Miami, Florida

This position is responsible for working in a cross-functional environment and partnering with internal users to provide day to day support, define business and technical requirements, develop recommendations, and implement, sustain and refine support systems for the Operations business units. Support and partner with Manufacturing & Supply Chain departments on their system needs and requirements. Participate in all phases of systems development lifecycle - from project scoping, planning, and requirements definition to issues resolution, testing and implementation. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer systems. Participate in user interviews and analysis of Operations Department workflows to identify automation opportunities. Work with process owners to develop the System Requirement Specifications (SRS) and Project Requirement Specifications (PRS) that meet Operations management and business needs. Translate business requirements to detailed functional specifications. Work closely with IM Compliance, System/Process Owners and QA to develop validation requirements that are practical and follow industry and regulatory guidance. Work with project leaders to develop project plans that reflect business analysis approach, deliverables and estimates. Participate in system rollouts. Manage and prioritize changes to existing systems based on enhancements in efficiency and compliance. Participate in multiple projects simultaneously. Prioritize projects and tasks in order to achieve department and company objectives. Ensure adequate communication is maintained regarding project status and priorities.

Education / Skills Required:

BS in MIS, CS or other related discipline (MS/MBA preferred) with 5+ years project management experience.

Click on the link below to apply directly:
http://www.surejobsnetwork.com/dev/fapply.asp?job=201202009610101428&rep=srcoyne

Thank you,
Steven Coyne
The Job Hunter Group

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Scientist Development Engineer need in Cambridge, MA

Hello to all:

I am looking for someone who is not working and in the market for employment. Please read below, if you are qualified, please send resume to michaelr@thefountaingroup.com and contact me at 813-321-1669

Rapidly growing viral vaccine research group aims to be top industrial research organization in the field. Developing vaccines against multiple viruses of medical importance using novel vaccine production and delivery platforms. Organization combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a biotech with the know-how, breadth, and resources of a major pharmaceutical company. Seeking top talent with broad knowledge, outstanding skills, and collegial, enthusiastic attitude to develop systems for rapid transition from research to clinical trials.

Specifics:
• Assist Senior Technology Development lab members with initial lab setup and implementation of procedures and systems supporting lab operations
• Execute experiments in close collaboration with Research, senior Technology Development team members and GMP manufacturing team for process improvements/characterization and/or establishing Phase 1 clinical manufacturing process, formulation and analytical methods
• Perform activities in support of one or more of following deliverables for process improvements and early phase clinical trial materials- GMP cell banks and virus seed stocks, definition of bulk manufacturing process, formulation and presentation, analytical methods (in-process, release and stability-indicating assays), stability testing and characterization of product and reference standard
• Prepare technology development study protocols and reports in support of process transfer and regulatory documents
• With some supervision of Senior Technology Development team members, conduct activities to establish new process platform based on novel host/expression and associated laboratory systems for rapid transition of viral vaccine candidates from Research to Proof-of-concept human trials
• Work closely with research team to apply scientific understanding about the vaccine product and viruses to troubleshoot manufacturing problems associated with marketed products
• Performs other Technology Development or administrative duties as assigned.
• Presents progress to colleagues at internal department and project sub-team meetings.

Minimum requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 1. Demonstrated experience in process development and technology transfer of biotechnology (cell based) derived vaccines or biopharmaceuticals is required 2. Some knowledge and work experience in one of the technology areas, cell-culture, analytics, purification or formulation/fill-finish is required 3. Demonstrated laboratory skills in one of technology areas including associated analytical methods is desirable
• Position is located in Cambridge, MA
• The qualified candidate must be able to effectively partner with a diverse team members from various functions, multiple countries and members at various levels in organization.
• Must be a self-starter, be able to work with minimal supervision in a matrix environment and effectively manage multiple projects.
• Some experience in application of Design of Experiments and other statistical techniques is a strong plus.

EDUCATION

Degree in engineering or biological sciences Desirable: Advanced degree candidate such as M.S. Ph.D. or specialization/training in biotechnology, virology and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

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Purchasing Materials Management Information Systems – Manager Position Available in Louisville, KY

Job Title: Purchasing Materials Management Information Systems – Manager
Job Location: Louisville, KY
Job Code: CK_Purch_MatMgmt_Infosys

Full Time (1st Shift, 40 hrs)

Required Skills

~ Bachelors Degree in computer science, business administration, finance or related field required

~ Master’s degree preferred

~ Ten years of experience in materials management at a comparable level that demonstrated a proven record of supervision, applications administration, value analysis, and supply chain operations in a hospital or medical environment.

Benefits

- Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

~ -Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

~ -Short and Long Term Disability

~ -403b Plan

~ -Pension/Retirement

~ -Educational Assistance

~ -Gym Reimbursement

~ -Adoption Assistance

~ Relocation is negotiable

If you qualify for this position, send your resume as an MS Word attachment with your salary requirements, the Job Title, Job Location and Job Code to:
thejobhuntergroup@yahoo.com

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ERP Training Manager - Lat Am Region - Local Candidates only - Miami, FL - PERM

My client is seeking an ERP Training Manager who has been involved in training for global implementations. MUST MUST MUST be Bi-Lingual Spanish
Key responsibility for this position are to lead the Latin America ERP communication, training and business 7 teams for successful program deployment, following GLOBAL guidelines.

Define change requirements, goals, and strategies, and align them with GLOBAL and REGIONAL (Latin America) leadership

Lead the communication, business readiness and training analysis, design, and build effort through collaboration

Define change requirements, goals, and strategies, and align them with GLOBAL and REGIONAL (Latin America) leadership

Lead the communication, business readiness and training analysis, design, and build effort through collaboration

REQUIRED
Minimum of 12-15 years of Training, Organization Development, Talent Management, Communications or Human Resources experience
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with training design and development
Solid understanding of Organization, Process & Change Design
Ability to write, with little or no supervision, articulate, persuasive documents that compel the reader to think or act differently
Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
Strong project management and team lead skills

Understanding / exposure to the Latin America culture
If this is your experience please send your resume to sfriend at aprimesolution.com

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VP Quality Assurance
Minneapolis, MN

Base Salary + Bonus + Stock Options

If you are currently at a Director’s level and are seeking an opportunity to advance to the VP level, or are currently a VP in a smaller company, this may be the position you have been waiting for.

Job Description:

Global leader in Class III medical devices is seeking a qualified individual to head up all aspects of Quality Assurance for a major division. This person will oversee a very large and diverse staff to include oversite of supplier quality, design quality (design assurance, risk assessment), FDA interface, documentation, plant audits, product transfers, validation, etc. This person will also play a key role in all global QA and Continuous Improvement initiatives to include Six Sigma, interaction with global regulatory bodies in addition to the FDA. The position is responsible for several US facilities and others in Europe.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be legally able to work in country where position is located.
• Resume will reflect significant (15 years min) QA leadership experience in the MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY.
• BS/BA Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical arena strongly preferred.

For immediate consideration, apply on-line at www.prastaffing.com or send your resume in Word .doc format to sadams@prastaffing.com.

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District Sales Manager Needed: Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL

Opportunity to manage a team of pharmaceutical sales representatives in the Respiratory/CNS arena with a research-based company.

Required Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 3 years recent pharmaceutical sales experience
Minimum 1 year District Manager experience
Candidates must reside within 30 miles of Mobile, AL or
Pensacola, FL

If interested, please forward an updated resume to Emily.Ludwig@Princetonone.com for review. Only qualified candidates will receive additional contact regarding the interview process.

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Georgia State University is seeking a Director of Development

Director of Development, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Duties:
-Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive fund raising program soliciting contributions primarily from individuals.
-Prepares an annual operating plan that sets out the strategic direction for the fundraising program for the year.
-Identifies major donor prospects, segments the prospect pool and strategically directs efforts toward successful fundraising initiatives.
-Develops and executes long and short-term strategies to craft effective cultivation plans for donor prospects.
-Works collaboratively with a team approach to fundraising especially with regard to prospect management, corporation and foundation proposals and planned giving solicitations.
-Coordinates stewardship activities that recognize existing donors.
-Converses and interacts comfortably with academic leadership and the university’s wealthiest donors; makes cold calls, overcome objections and handles rejection appropriately.
-Travels to meet with donors.
-Engages volunteers and sets up volunteer programs.
-Coordinates Alumni relations, including alumni functions and contact, with GSU Alumni association and with assistance from Dean’s Office staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Supervisory/management experience.
- Master’s degree and demonstrated success in fundraising.
- Major gift solicitation and prospect identification
- Effective written and oral communications; and interpersonal.

SALARY: $70,000 - $85,000

TO APPLY: Submit an online application, resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references at https://jobs.gsu.edu . All the materials must be completed in order to be considered for the position. Please refer to Vacancy# 0601034. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification and financial report.

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at LinkedIn.com.

Georgia State University is an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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C++ developer, NYC hedge fund

NYC hedge fund (1bil + aum, fixed income global macro) is looking for a C++ developer with exposure to financial services, preferably fixed income derivatives. This is a pure development role, not a quantitative analyst position. 2-6 years of experience preffered.

Please email sakbar@rockwood-search.com for more details.

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Firmware Development Engineer - Silicon Valley, Ca

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (www.aesi.com) is looking for a Firmware Development Engineer for a full-time position with one of our premier wireless technology clients in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Job Description
Firmware engineers are responsible for developing the software required to control our 0.5 to 6 GHz wireless test equipment.
• Develop Windows or embedded firmware for The company new products.
• Develop automated test scripts to exercise the firmware and hardware. These test scripts should be able to isolate problems in the design
• Track and implement design improvements and version control
• Develop design specifications, communicate and verify these specifications with the RF/logic designers, and implement these in a timely and high quality manner
Skills
• 5 years experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++
• 3 years Windows DDK experience
• Experience with drivers for USB, Ethernet, PCI, etc.
• Experience with Visual Studio C/C++
• Experience with structured software development tools
• Experience with developing automatic software test benches
• Experience with MatLab operation and programming
• Strong individual contributor with a strong sense for quality of work
• Ability to understand how to properly control RF and logic circuit desired.
Company Description
In our R&D group, you’ll be part of a team that develops leading edge wireless test equipment for connectivity and cellular markets. Though you’ll be part of a team, you will also be working independently and setting your own priorities. The scope and complexity of your projects will be based on your existing knowledge and capabilities as well as how fast you can acquire new skills.
Position is located in Sunnyvale, California.
The company offers its employees a very broad benefit package.

No 3rd Party Vendors, please.
Must be able to work for any USA company.

Job # 21246

send resume to jason.blanchard@aesi.com

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Subsystems Test Engineer - Silicon Valley, CA

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (www.aesi.com) is looking for a talented Subsystems Test Engineer responsible for development of satellite subsystems (i.e. telemetry tracking and command, battery/power, propulsion, thermal, and attitude) automated test scripts, procedures, telemetry displays, limit files, and other documentation needed to conduct Space Vehicle (SV). Support execution of test scripts required for specific test phases. Document test anomalies found during test execution. Support System Engineering in the verification of test requirements. Support troubleshooting to resolve test anomalies. Understand and perform job duties using the principles and disciplines of SV Mechanical Test Engineering including policy, procedures, process disciplines, operations, safety, and command media.

Job Responsibilities:

Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.

Job Requirements:

- Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in satellite subsystem system test including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, anomaly resolution, satellite software test systems, and electrical ground test equipment.
- Experience in performing satellite subsystem tests in a lab environment.
- Experience with troubleshooting problems and anomalies.
- Strong engineering background and experience in a challenging development environment.
- Willing to work overtime during off shifts and weekends in a 24/7 operations environment.
- MUST be US CITIZEN (must be able to obtain US government clearance)
- DoD Secret Clearance - desired

send resumes to jason.blanchard@aesi.com
Job # 20105

No 3rd Party vendors.

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“Immediate opening for a GM in Clinical Research”

Looking for a strong, dynamic General Manager to lead several Phase I Clinical Research Sites

This person will manage all day-to-day responsibilities include; managing the staff, trial execution, data quality, regulatory matters and overall trial activity at the sites. In addition to the operational responsibilities, the role will have a strong focus on developing and maintaining relationships with the local physician community and with hospital administrations.

Requires strong ability to identify / recruit talent and ability to work with a cross-functional, geographically distributed team.

Experience in the medical community as a Physician, managing Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sales/Management, Medical Equipment Representative, or a Healthcare Management Capacity.

Assist the Business Development team in the strategic identification and selection of trials from sponsors from industry research and pharmaceutical contacts

Manage the implementation and coordination of multiple clinical research protocols from pre-study planning to successful completion of trial

Managing the process of trial execution including: coordination of the potential subjects, working closely with the physician thru informed consent process, screening, and ensuring subjects meet eligibility through trial guidelines

Must be located in Central Alabama (USA)
MD Degree Preferred, but not required.

Please contact me for a full job description, compensation plan

Missy Hickcox
Hobson Associates
203-439-7816
Missyh@hobsonassoc.com

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COBRA DEPARTMENT MANAGER NEEDED in North County San Diego, CA….

Health administration company in North County San Diego has an immediate need for a COBRA Administration Department Manager.

Will be supervising and directing the COBRA administration department. Will be managing new client implementations, open enrollments and working with various insurance carriers. Will be in charge of staffing/hiring decisions, will oversee performance reviews and provide training to employees. Will be in charge of compliance and regulatory management.

Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of COBRA and 3-5 years of management experience in benefits administration, including customer service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. CEBS designation, knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and HRIS systems.

Full time position and competitive salary offered, depending on experience.

Please email me directly with a copy of your resume:
Leticia@sdistaffing.com

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Urgent Opening for Senior Manager - Media Relations & Corporate Communications in Mumbai

Experience :10 to 12 Yrs

Qualification : Degree or Diploma in Marketing or Mass Communications

Desired Profile: He/she should be able to deal with English language media nationally. He/she will handle website creation / maintenance etc.

Role: This role comprises integrated strategic Media Relations for India operations and Website development, counsel and support for the country. Most be well versed with Content writing. The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing external Communications programs, Media strategies, and lead the planning, development, executing and maintaining of the client’s website. The person will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the client’s website.

The incumbent works closely with the Corporate Communications Head and the Leadership team in India. The profile aims at positioning the Company positively, highlight corporate strategy and edify extensively, client’s expansion plans and innovative intiatives for India to the various strata of the media.

The profile also looks at the creation of a website which represents the operations of the client. This will include working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the leadership team and the client’s global website team.

The position will also require assisting and participating in internal communication intiatives for client’s operations across India. This would require the incumbent to work closely with the Corporate Communications Leader and HR in planning and executing such intiatives / activities.

The incumbent will be a member of the Corporate Communications Team and of the broader global/regional corp. com organisation - providing country leadership and delivering the broad range of functional capabilities as well as projects and initiatives and working closely with the regional / global leaders.

A close working relationship with client’s businesses and functions is essential. The incumbent reports to Head - Corporate Communications for India.

Competencies required:

Media:-
*Develop and execute media plans.
*Maintain constant dialogue with key media.
*Plan and Execute Press Conferences when needed
*Develop and exevute corporate advertising plans and material
*A member of Crisis Management team for India (accountability for country’s crisis communication program when dealing with media and other stakeholders)
*Implement country crisis communications plans for PA
*Work closely with local and international PR agencies in planning and executing all media related activities.
*Develop resources and be the point of contact for all local and international company specific information for internal and external use.
*Adapt and implement global client programs to maximize corporate communications success in India.

Website:-
*Create clients’s website.
*Work with the Client’s Leadership team to plan develop, execute and maintain its website
*The local contact for all communication with the global website team.
*Responsible for all website related communication between India and the Global website team.
*Work closely with the local vendors for developing and executing the website.

Internal Communication:-
*Deliver timely and appropriate counsel and communications support to the regional managers and site leaders.
*Deliver best-in-class functional capabilities to assist leaders in developing strategy to build and foster critical relationships (including industry, thought leaders, media, etc.) and business development.
*Develop tailored value propositions, key messages, and proof points to be used as country specific messages under the client umbrella message of Leadership.
*Develop a branding and reputation material toolbox consisting of (a) localised presentation - supplement to client’s overall presentation, (b) fact sheets, backgrounds, (c) visuals - photos and videos.

Interested candidates my send their profiles to aadil@talentonions.com

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Sodexo is seeking an experienced Unit Controller in Los Angeles, California area.

Come join a growing team! Sodexo is seeking an experienced Unit Controller who will direct the accounting procedures and assist the General Manager in proper financial controls for a potential new account in greater Los Angeles, California area. Ideal candidate will have previous experience in contract management accounting, knowledge of accounting principles and experience in accounting / bookkeeping for multi-unit areas, solid background in finance related computer applications and Profit and Loss accounts, be highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task on multiple projects / priorities, have strong analytical and communication skills. Experience in 3rd party billing, P & L, catering and retail accounting is highly desirable. To learn more or to apply: http://bit.ly/41mpTi

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Hi, i am looking for Java Developer (Junior & Senior) and Documentum Specialist for IBM

Please email me at acaa77@gmail.com. Looking forward to hear from you…

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