Date:         Fri, 31 Oct 1997 04:05:30 -0500
Reply-To:     "Strack, Erika" <StrackErika@PRA-WW.COM>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU>
From:         "Strack, Erika" <StrackErika@PRA-WW.COM>
Subject:      FW: Open Positions
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> Pharmaceutical Research Associates (PRA) is a worldwide leader in
> providing clinical research services to the 
> pharmaceutical and biotech industries. We are currently seeking a
> Head/Director, Biostatistics, Data Management 
> & Report Services, Manager, Data Management, Oracle Programmer and SAS
> Programmer to pursue 
> opportunities at our Mannheim office.
> Head/Director Biostatistics, 
> Data Management & Report Services
> This position is a functional management role and will be held
> accountable for the operations in Mannheim for biostatistics, data
> management, medical writing and programming functions. 
> Responsibilities include the creation, revision and successful
> implementation of the fiscal year objectives and the strategic plans
> for the department; assisting the Vice President of Mannheim
> Operations in ensuring financial obligations and that performance
> targets are achieved for this division; participating or assigning
> staff as appropriate to assist in presentations and consultations with
> clients; participating in the preparation of proposals for clients;
> participating or assigning staff as required in any globalization
> efforts involving Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc. operations
> for this department; assisting in the creation, revision, and review
> of standard operating procedures, workflow models, and other related
> documentation as required; ensuring that a team environment and flat
> structure is maintained; and ensuring adherence to the overall
> strategic plan and vision for Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc.
> Manager, Data Management
> This position would report to the Head/Director of the department and
> be held accountable for the Mannheim data entry (technician), data
> coordination, data management and thesauri management functions. 
> Responsibilities include ensuring appropriate resourcing;
> interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and
> coordinating work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
> employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; assisting in
> the creation, revision and review of applicable documentation required
> for this operation; ensuring appropriate utilization rates and
> contract deliverables for this center; participating in proposal
> activities, client meetings and global endeavors as deemed
> appropriate.
> Oracle Programmer
> This position would report to the Head/Director of the department and
> be held accountable for the clinical database programming functions.
> This position would also be held functionally accountable to the
> Oracle Database Administrator when dealing with programming efforts
> interacting with the Oracle relational database.
> The programmer is responsible for the database programming for
> clinical data management systems. 
> Responsibilities include programming requirements for associated data
> in various studies; assisting in training efforts for employees;
> assisting employees on Oracle database applications; resolving
> database problems; assisting in database specifications; ensuring the
> standards are followed for database operations and applications within
> a study and across studies; accountability for all processes and
> contract deliverables where programming activities are applicable;
> assisting in the creation, revision and review of applicable
> documentation of processes for this operation; and participating in
> proposal activities, client meetings and global endeavors as deemed
> appropriate.
> SAS Programmer
> This position would report to the Manager, Biostatistics, and be held
> accountable for the statistical programming functions. 
> The programmer is responsible for the programming efforts for the
> safety and efficacy tables, listings and graphs as appropriate. 
> Further responsibilities include programming requirements for
> associated data in various studies; assisting in training efforts for
> employees; assisting employees on SAS database applications; resolving
 
> database problems; assisting in database specifications; ensuring that
> standards are followed for database operations and applications within
> a study and across studies; accountability for all processes and
> contract deliverables where programming activities are applicable;
> assisting in the creation, revision and review of applicable
> documentation of processes for this operation; and participating in
> proposal activities, client meetings and global endeavors as deemed
> appropriate.
> 
> If you enjoy working in a team environment and are interested in this
> outstanding career opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
> 
> PRA offers a pleasant, team-oriented environment and attractive
> benefits. Please send your resume and salary requirements to:
>       Pharmaceutical Research Associates GmbH
>               Erika Strack
>               Besselstraße 2-4, D-68219 Mannheim
>               Tel.    +49 621 / 87 82 321
>               Fax.    +49 621 / 87 82 185
>               e-mail: StrackErika@pra-ww.com
> 
> 
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