Date:         Thu, 25 May 2000 11:24:40 -0400
Reply-To:     Darren Gutowski <darren@GSEARCH.COM>
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From:         Darren Gutowski <darren@GSEARCH.COM>
Subject:      SAS Opportunities NY and NJ
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Global Search, specializes in identifying and recruiting qualified
professionals for positions in a wide variety of industries.   Global Search
offers a variety of placement opportunities for Statisticians and SAS
programmer / analysts, from Junior level to Senior level positions.

If you are a Permanent Resident or Citizen of the U.S. and are interested in
opportunities in the New York and New Jersey  areas, please call us or reply
to this email.

Contact:
Darren Gutowski
Phone: 800-652-5122 x301, Fax: 973-781-1999
8 Wood Hollow Road, Parsippany NJ 07054
Email: darren@gsearch.com
Website: http://www.gsearch.com

CURRENT OPENINGS:

MARKETING-NYC

TITLE: Manager - Job #SM1
DEPARTMENT: Management Sciences / Marketing Analysis
Position reports to Director, Management Sciences / Marketing Analysis.
Position has the following responsibilities: performing statistical and
business analyses in PC and Mainframe environments for the creation,
testing, monitoring, and maintenance of music application screening
processes; creating, testing, and maintaining credit screening reports and
databases; creating, testing, and maintaining databases and programs used to
evaluate the potential profitability of music applicants; conducting music
performance analyses to assist Marketing department in the evaluation of
various offers and strategies; conducting performance, demographic, and
applicant behavior analyses to assist the electronic media department in
improving the on-line business; working with the systems department on the
implementation of changes in the music application screening system;
conducting other analyses as needed for other areas in Management Sciences /
Marketing Analysis department.

A Masters Degree and 3+ years experience in statistical data analysis
required.  At least one degree must be in a quantitative field: mathematics,
statistics, engineering, computers, etc.  Excellent quantitative/analytical
skills with an attention to detail are required; knowledge of PC software
and databases is required; proficiency with SAS or similar software is
required; mainframe (MVS, JCL) experience is preferred; experience
manipulating large databases is preferred; ability to work on multiple
projects and set priorities is required; excellent oral and written skills
and the ability to communicate with non-technical departments is required.


TITLE: Senior Marketing Analyst  - Job #SMA2
DEPARTMENT: Management Sciences / Marketing Analysis
Position reports to Manager, Video Marketing Analysis. Responsible for the
front-end and back-end new member acquisition analysis (PC and Mainframe) of
advertising campaigns for the Video, DVD, and PIX clubs. Candidate will work
closely with Video Advertising and take an active role in the development of
new advertising policies and offer strategies to improve enrollment
response. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for weekly and
monthly reports that track the performance of various media segments.
Candidate must be able to translate quantitative findings into practical
advertising recommendations by interpreting enrollment and sales data,
monitoring trends, and evaluating various test results and raw data for
potential marketing value.
Candidate will also conduct other analyses as needed in other areas within
the Management Sciences / Marketing Analysis department.
 
A Masters Degree is required.  An MBA or a (Masters) degree in mathematics,
statistics, engineering, or computer science is preferred.  Excellent
quantitative/analytical skills with an attention to detail are required;
experience with PC software and database manipulation is required (SAS
programming preferred, ACCESS experience a plus); mainframe (MVS, JCL)
experience is preferred; ability to work on multiple projects and set
priorities is required.  Candidate must possess excellent oral and written
skills.




PHARMACEUTICAL-NJ

Title: Clincal SAS Programmer Analyst - Job#CSA1
Description/Key Responsibilities: Provides programming support and
validation of analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings, summaries,
figures and tables for Phase I-IV clinical trials, ISS and ISE. Provides
programming support and validation of data structures and applications for
Phase I-IV clinical trials. Provides input into specifications of: analysis
datasets, pooled datasets, listing, summaries, figures, tables, data
structures and database applicationšs for Phase I-IV clinical trials, ISS
and ISE. Provides input into documents for assigned projects (e.g. IDP,
EDWG, FDWG, protocol and CRFs). Provides necessary programming support for
internal and external transfer of electronic data. Participate in all
meeting, discussions and activities covering aspects of MDSP (Medical Data
Structures and Programming department) SOPs and guidelines. Actively reviews
and monitors compliance. Provides input into electronic submissions.
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA in biomedical/biological science or equivalent experience.
Intermediate to Advanced programming skills with knowledge of database
design and SAS software. Two or more years experience in clinical data. Good
understanding of physiology, pharmacology, clinical study objectives and
methodologies as well as in Novartis drug development process. Good verbal
and written communication skills effective in an international environment.
Good knowledge of clinical research drug development process, standard
operating procedures and good clinical practices and other international
regulations. Good organizational planning and project management skills.
Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized
fashion under project deadline pressures for drug development projects
remembering that the quality of the database and adherence to regulatory
guidelines and department SOPs must never be compromised. Good interpersonal
and communication skills to operate effectively in an international
environment. 


BANKING-NYC/NJ

Senior Economics/Business Analyst-Revolving Market - Job # SBA1
Achieve proficiency in macro economic analysis, and an understanding of CPI,
inflation, interest rate environment, unemployment, consumer confidence,
fixed income and equity markets, and leading edge risk indicators on the
consumer lending industry.
Integrate macro economic indicators to help forecast impact on EIR, risk,
and funding strategies for the revolving market.
Enhance learnings on competitive strategies/offers/pricing, growth forecasts
and p/ls, marketing share, and short/long term outlooks.
Prepare economic and risk/revenue metrics, and perform trend analysis to
support pricing ,offer decisions in the revolving market to help manage net
interest margin (NIM)
Develop economic and analytical models linking the business and industry
environment to cards specific business decisions.
Utilize quantitative skills in conjunction with business judgement to
evaluate programs and make strategic/business recommendations to
maintain/improve NIM for the revolving market.
Regularly share learning and recommendations with cross-functional peers and
help support different business areas analytically for economic impacts on
NIM.
Manage multiple projects and prioritize based on business needs; support
special requests and adhoc analytical needs.
BS/MS in quantitative areas such as Economics, Statistics, Applied Math or
Operations research and 3-5 years related experience.  Strong communication
skills and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Economic and financial modeling/forecasting/problem solving/analytical
skills.
Competency: Business acumen/drive for results
Project management/Priority setting skills
Advanced PC (excel/access/word) skills
Database management, SQL, skills a plus
SAS programming and mainframe experience a must.

Business Analyst - Job #BA2
Utilize quantitative/financial techniques in conjunction with business
judgment to evaluate programs and make strategic/business recommendations.
Track and analyze performance of programs in different channels.  Update,
enhance & maintain P/L model assumptions, tools & techniques.  Perform
financial/economic/statistical modeling for offer/targeting optimization.
Standard reporting MIS.  Understand risk/loss/profits dynamics to support
program proposals.  Manage multiple projects and prioritize based on
business needs.  Support special requests and ad hoc analytical needs.
3-5 years analytical & financial experience.  BS/MS in
Quantitative/Financial/Economic area.  Financial
modeling/forecasting/problem solving/analytical skills.  Strong project
management/Priority setting skills.  Advanced PC skills.  Database
management, SQL skills.  SAS programming and mainframe a  must.


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