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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sr SAS Programmer (Research Triangle Park, NC)

StatWorks, Inc is a high quality specialty provider of biostatistical analysis and consulting, clinical data management, and report writing services focused exclusively on clinical trials and drug development. We are looking to grow our team of talented and experienced professionals by seeking a Senior SAS Programmer.

The Senior SAS Programmer will provide computer programming and quality control support for data management and statistical analysis of clinical research data for a growing Clinical Research firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs necessary quality control reviews of project results to verify accuracy prior to delivery to client.
  • Performs quality control reviews of own work before forwarding on to other team members.
  • Provide statistical programming support for projects. This includes data management programming, database manipulation such as analysis files construction and integrated databases, external file management, statistical summary tables and figures programming, data listing and patient profile production.
  • Communicates with Project Lead and other team members regarding status and deadlines of programming tasks.
  • Provides input from a programming perspective in planning for database design and/or analysis.
  • Documents all programs and procedures to ensure an accurate historical record of work completed on assigned project.
  • May write programming specifications for analysis files, tables, data listings, and patient profiles.
  • Act as a technical resource for programming development.
  • Write and maintain project macros to increase efficiency of project work.
  • Provide programming and procedure training to less experienced employees.

Senior Quantitative Research Analyst (Dublin, Ireland)

Based in Irish Life Investment Managers, Lower Beresford Place, Dublin 1.

Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), the investment management company within the Irish Life & Permanent Group manages assets of circa €30bn and provides fund management services to a large domestic and multi-national client base. We provide investment products to both institutional and retail clients, offering a full range of products from our value driven active and indexed fund management processes.

We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Research Analyst to support and develop quantitative equity stock selection models.

The Job

He/she will work within the Quantitative Research team and also with portfolio managers in building long/short as well as high frequency equity selection models.

This is a highly exciting and challenging opportunity for the right individual and will be based in Dublin. The ideal candidate will be given the opportunity to help build a range of new active equity models, generate new research ideas, and get involved in portfolio management with the objective of fine tuning models and enhancing performance. There will be further opportunities to develop new strategies across products.

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Business Intelligence Analyst - Burbery (NY, NY)

COMPANY: BURBERRY - LARGE LUXURY RETAIL COMPANY WITH HQ IN UK. POSITION: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST LOCATION: NEW YORK DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Brand

Founded in 1856, Burberry is a luxury brand with a distinctive British sensibility and strong international recognition. Headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange Burberry continues to create new opportunities for growth and development. The Role

  • Own & oversee all aspects of business intelligence (data collection, date integrity, systems, data analysis) relevant to business
  • Provide useful insights gained from analytics to the decision making process, to drive execution and business optimization
  • Develop expert knowledge of all internal data collection software & business intelligence solutions, issues & challenges
  • Develop close working relationship with various functions handling business & customer data
  • Using Statistical analysis & Data mining tools perform demographic analysis, customer information analysis and business information analysis to identify business patterns, market gaps & opportunities
  • Create reports to provide valuable, relevant business insights and analytics to various departments
  • Periodic presentations to senior management of analysis, insights and solutions

Senior Statistician - AstraZeneca (Waltham, MA)

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

AstraZeneca is currently recruiting for a Senior Statistician in our Waltham, MA R&D location.

This position will be joining AstraZeneca's Discovery Statistics group, which works through partnership with a diverse global customer base. The group is actively focused on delivering significant scientific and business benefit through creative statistical solutions to a wide range of problems. Our statistical input helps to exploit the maximum value from research experiments by improving the quality of data generated and the interpretation of results, whilst reducing costs, saving time and contributing to portfolio diversity.

We have initiated a major strategic investment and are now driving forward to build this capability by recruiting ten statisticians globally over 2009 and 2010. We believe we are unparalleled amongst our competitors in developing Discovery Statistics to this level. This, combined with our long-term commitment to the area and our proactive approach to customers, makes these roles industry leading, offering new and varied challenges and opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively across a wide variety of disciplines.

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Staff Risk Analyst, Forecasting - CashEdge (Sunnyvale, CA)

Company: CashEdge Inc. is a leading provider of technology infrastructure for financial institutions ranging from the largest global Financial Institutions to smaller credit unions and investment advisors. CashEdge’s technology enables inter-institution money movement, person to person email payments, instant online account opening and funding and risk management services, processing $50 billion a year. CashEdge also provides account aggregation for both retail end users and investment advisors. CashEdge supports both fully hosted ASP applications and tightly integrated XML API implementations.

CashEdge serves over 175 financial institutions in North America including such leading institutions as Citibank, Royal Bank of Canada and The Vanguard Group. Our POP product allows the transfer of money from your cell phone or email to third parties. Among financial companies, we rank as the sixth largest by the number of web pages served per day.

CashEdge is an exciting, profitable company with offices in California, New York City and India. It is a private company funded by leading venture firms and financial institutions. You may visit our website at www.cashedge.com.

Location: Sunnyvale, California

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Analytics Consultant - Marketing Analytics (Evanston, IL)

Marketing Analytics, Inc. seeks Analytics Consultants for Evanston, IL location. Master’s req’d. Education or exp must include: predictive modeling, marketing optimization, regression analysis, SAS, CPLEX.

Marketing Analytics Inc. is a leader in marketing effectiveness consulting and tools. For 19 years, we’ve helped clients improve their business through data-based marketing. Our Consulting Services group has an open, full-time position in the northern Chicago suburbs for a Consultant. Will develop marketing mix and other statistical models, and consult to Fortune 500 senior and mid-level management on their use and interpretation to quantify what drives sales and use the results to increase market share, revenue, and profit. Responsibilities:

  • Understand client needs for quantitative analysis of marketing effectiveness
  • Develop and test model specifications to meet client needs
  • Write SAS code to read input data and present results in business meaningful formats
  • Develop PowerPoint decks that report results and provide advice, and present to client
  • Use library of company code and presentation templates to assist with all phases of project (data readers, model specifications, automated modeling tools, websites, etc.)
  • Advise Software Engineering on refinement of software and web services tools

Data Mining Engineer - RiotGames (Culver City, CA)

Currently, we have a great opportunity for a Data Mining Engineer in our Los Angeles, CA office. If you are passionate about working in a fun, fast-paced, and creatively challenging environment, this is the place for you! We are looking for someone who manages time wisely, solves development and operational challenges with smart and efficient solutions, meets deadlines, and works in a self-directed manner.

The Data Mining Engineer is responsible to the organization for the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the persistence systems, data, and supporting services. The Data Mining Engineer is the focal point and technical lead for all data stores, databases, database infrastructure, and supporting services.

Requirements

  • Experience in designing, implementing, and managing persistent data stores for high-traffic transactional systems.
  • Previous experience with "NoSQL" data stores desired
  • In-depth knowledge of MySQL, including high-availability design/operation, performance tuning, capacity planning, automated backup and recovery.
  • Strong DB schema design, query construction and optimization knowledge
  • Demonstrated knowledge of object / relational mapping systems
  • Experience horizontally scaling datastores
  • Ability to work with and support a team of game development professionals, and design engineers.
  • Conceptual knowledge of service-oriented architectures.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
  • Minimum 6 years experience

Saturday, October 02, 2010

Business Solution Architect, Advanced Analytics - Netezza (Cambridge, MA)

Reports To: GM & VP of Analytic Solutions

Primary Objective:

Netezza’s Advanced Analytics business unit has plans to accelerate its rapid revenue growth over the next several years through the creation of industry leading and compelling analytic and optimization solutions via partnerships, in-house development and/or acquisition. In order to achieve these objectives we must grow our team with experienced analytics solution strategy, development and field deployment expertise.

Accountability/Scope (range of responsibilities):

This role is responsible for assisting Netezza’s GM & VP of Advanced Analytics in the business strategy, design, development, delivery and management of solutions and sales enablement tools for Netezza’s Advanced Analytics global business unit in order to help rapidly grow this business unit.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

  • Solution strategy, market analysis, revenue planning and competitive analysis
  • Solution partner identification, solution packaging, value proposition and messaging...

Advanced Analytics Engineer - Netezza (Cambridge, MA)

Primary Objective:

Provide pre-sales technical expertise and product knowledge in the area of advanced analytics (products including SAS, R, SPSS, S+, and others) to assist in Netezza sales efforts and partnering activities.

Accountability/Scope (range of responsibilities):

Specialist would support field sales in engagements where advanced analytics will be utilized or is a key to the sales cycle. Also would provide corporate based resources with hands-on knowledge of customer requirements and current technology trends.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Work with various Netezza account teams to provide technical sales support in sales/product presentations, product positioning, product demonstration, and implementation. Serve as the corporate product specialist and functional expert for a wide range of analytic tools that interoperate with Netezza. Build proof-of-concept analytic applications based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping. Provide advanced analytics product evaluation support, product installation, application prototyping and benchmarks, often times in conjunction with a technology partner....

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Data Mining Expert, Online Advertising - Resonate Networks (Reston, VA)

Resonate Networks, a data driven and rapidly growing online advertising company, is seeking a highly talented, creative and motivated Data Mining expert. This person will be responsible for analyzing Resonate’s many data sources that include online browsing behavior, search terms, online and offline purchasing, campaign performance and survey responses, in order to enhance Resonate’s unique online ad targeting algorithms. We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of a fast-paced start-up environment, likes to break innovative new ground, and possesses a proven ability to balance theory with pragmatic problem solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build predictive models from Resonate’s multiple data sources, develop advanced algorithms that extract and classify information from large, noisy, unstructured datasets
  • Create adaptive models that generate high-value data elements (e.g., performance predictions, behavior classifiers) for inclusion in Resonate’s online display and video campaigns..

Risk Management, Risk Analysis - Citi (NY, New York)

Get the inside track with a global, industry-leading organization! Citi is now looking to pre-identify people whose skills and experiences may be a strong fit for positions we may potentially look to open in the near future. We'd like to get to know you and start building that relationship now.

At Citi, we offer the challenge, responsibility, and global perspective of a career in financial services. With industry-leading advanced technology and a strong worldwide presence we have a comprehensive global infrastructure that none of our competitors can match. And the depth of our experience across geographies and markets allows us to develop complex, innovative solutions that our customers just can't get anyplace else.

Business and Technical Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in project management or business/functional role involving significant project management responsibility.
  • With 3+ years hands-on quantitative analysis & statistical modeling experience.
  • Degree in Quantitative Fields such as Statistics, Econometrics, Business Finance, Or Mathematics (Masters or PHD preferred)....

Statistical Professionals - Takeda (US, US)

Takeda has built a solid foundation on successful products, principles, people, and research. We currently have the following positions available:
  • Statistician/Senior Statistician
  • Statistician/Senior Statistician – Safety Statistics
  • Senior Statistician/Project Statistician
  • Manager, Statistics/Senior Manager, Statistics
At minimum these roles require:
  • Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics or equivalent or MS in statistics or biostatistics or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience...

Mathematical, Statistical Engineer - Corning (Corning, NY)

Scope of Position:

Improving manufacturing capability (e.g. efficiencies, yields, cycle time, and/or material utilization) by identifying and eliminating root cause(s) of variability * Problem solving and/or process improvement using a structured methodical approach and appropriate application of statistics (e.g. Six Sigma) * Evaluating impact on the product/process from new or existing: raw materials, processes, and/or equipment parameters * Evaluating measurement systems to improve quality and/or reduce inspection costs * Designing experiments to identify key process inputs/interactions and impact on product

Day to Day Responsibilities:...

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Research Mathematical Statistician - CDC (Atlanta, GA)

Vacancy No. HHS-CDC-D1-2010-0467 Department: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Salary: $101,035.00 to $131,343.00 Job Title: Research Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529-14 Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Sub Agency: Department of Health and Human Services - CDC Series & Grade: GS-1529-14/14 Who May Be Considered: This job is open to U.S. citizens.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nati...

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Quantitative Analyst - Waterfront International (Toronto, CA)

Waterfront International is a Toronto-based financial consulting firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Developing, testing and implementing quantitative trading models.
  • Models will be based on quantitative data analysis rather than qualitative analysis.
  • Research strategies in equities and other markets.
  • Perform historical backtesting to determine optimal strategy parameters.
  • Generate new indicator ideas...

Data Mining Analyst - Waterfront International (Toronto, CA)

Waterfront International is a Toronto-based financial consulting firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform financial market data research and analysis to identify and resolve data issues using advanced data mining techniques.
  • Develop proprietary data mining tools and applications.
  • Develop predictive models.
Requirements of the Candidate include:...

Director, Decision Science - E Trade (Jersey City, NJ)

Professional Area: Marketing Internal Code: IRC27058

Company Overview

In 1983, the first online trade was placed using early E*TRADE technology. Today, E*TRADE FINANCIAL is a global financial leader, delivering value and innovation to millions of customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are looking for highly energized, dynamic professionals who are ready to join a fast-paced, world leader in the financial services industry. We move at the speed of the Internet. Our work culture fosters an incredible exposure to innovative ideas and challenges that create experience and opportunity. Many have risen through the organization to become industry leaders, in both the financial services world and in the community at large. E*TRADE is made up of some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry - are you ready to join the industry leader?

Job Description

The Director, Decision Science is responsible for managing a team in developing and operationalizing analytical strategies for customer acquisition, retention and engagement. Implementation of these strategies will include, but not be limited to, online display, paid search, direct mail, email, etrade.com, customer service and sales. Team leverages complex predictive models using cutting edge techniques in statistics, econometrics and/or computer science to forecast product preference, response behavior, and usage pattern of existing and prospective customers as well as creating metrics to track and measure effectiveness of predictive models...

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Chief Statistician (Huntington, NY)

Title: Chief Statistician - Survey Science or Market Research This Client is among the leading longitudinal consumer insights providers in the United States. The Client provides the highest quality, actionable consumer. The consumer data is the raw material that powers the insights and solutions that the Client delivers its’ respective clients. Their mission is to provide the most complete view into consumer’s purchase and attitudinal behavior in the marketplace. RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Apply/build statistic techniques and models to provide practical and actionable insights into consumer’s purchase and attitudinal behavior.
  • Direct the overall operations of a key statistical functional area and provide technical/academic expertise critical to the continuous improvement of an ongoing statistical survey of consumers.
  • Lead, direct, and coach a small team of technical professionals
  • Manage Key Performance metrics for sample maintenance and resolve all variances through root cause analysis

Executive Director, Hotel Revenue Analytics - MGM Resorts International (Las Vegas, NV)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

It is the primary responsibility of the Executive Director of Business Insights – Revenue Management to contribute to the success of the Company by providing critical strategic, tactical and operational recommendations that support the Company’s decision making process as it relates to revenue management initiatives. Specifically, he/she is responsible for directing and managing the reporting, analytics and predictive modeling for the revenue management team, and executes the strategy defined by the executive leadership team. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices, and procedures.

Specific Job Functions:...

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Medical Informatics Project Manager, Clinical Systems (New Hyde Park, NY)

Transforming care, Transforming careers.

You will plan, manage and coordinate activities including the design of predictive analytics and forecasting models in support of data-driven healthcare delivery for departmental processes, clinical outcomes and health policy analysis. You will also drive implementation of clinical and operational workflow plans, and ensure that goals and objectives are met within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related technical field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in statistics, data analysis, statistical computing and programming. Strong project management skills and experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite including SQL Server 2005/2008, IIS, SharePoint and .NET are also required. A Master's degree and knowledge of Radiation Oncology clinical and operational disciplines are preferred.

This is a full time position loca...

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