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Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:28 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Joseph" joesonline
Digital Publishing Technical Lead - Scholastic Media
Scholastic Media - SOHO (Greater New York City Area)
Job Description
Scholastic Media is currently seeking a Digital Publishing Technical Lead to leverage your knowledge of interactive media, digital publishing, analytical skills and management capabilities. You'll be joining a team that is creative, focused on results, works together to solve problems, and is committed to developing people.
Core Responsibilities
The principal function of the Digital Publishing Technical Lead is to lead a team that applies knowledge of interactive media development and publishing to build and deliver compelling products for our customers. This includes managing projects and resources that support:
• eBook publishing: An overall eBook and Digital Publishing "Guru".
• eReading application development and support.
• Website development and support
• Mobile application development and support
• Interactive media design / development
The Digital Publishing Technical Lead is responsible for leading and advising development activities for a specific project or projects. The Digital Publishing Technical Lead works closely with the designers, developers, QA analysts, and others within the organization and with vendors to ensure a specific project or projects are delivered with the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Digital Publishing Technical Lead is responsible for training, supervising, scheduling, and monitoring the activities of assigned project resources and vendors.
The Digital Publishing Technical Lead will also:
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and/or Architect in decisions related to digital formats.
• Provide recommendations to influence the short-term and long-term digital publishing strategy.
• Establish standards and guidelines for the development of digital books at Scholastic. Develop white papers as needed.
• Remain current with knowledge of digital book formats and evaluate impacts as new formats are established or evolved.
• Manage specific development personnel including full time employees and temp or agency employees as well as the use of development vendors as necessary.
• Ensure project personnel are prioritizing and tracking tasks and issues appropriately and recommend corrective action where required.
• Participate in interactions with a variety of internal and external users to acquire and exchange information on development or Production issues and processes.
• Manage relationships with appropriate first party personnel worldwide as required.
• Serve as an advisor to cross-function development efforts.
• Assess/establish key performance indicators and prioritize issues accordingly.
• Lead development of weekly and monthly reports for delivery to management.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Bachelors degree in a technical field required.
• 5+ years experience leading teams and managing people.
• 5+ years professional experience in interactive media development and digital publishing. Direct experience in electronic publishing a plus.
• Proven ability to partner with various groups within an organization such as Trade, Editorial and IT to build consensus, gather and execute requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with programming languages and programs including HTML5, CSS3, XML, Java, High Volume Streaming Video, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Expert regarding eBook file standards: PDF, ePUB, ePUB3, XPS, etc.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self motivation and ability to work under pressure
Company Description
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company's Internet Site, http://www.scholastic.com. You can also visit the Company blog at http://www.oomscholastic.com.
Scholastic Media
Additional Information
Posted:
October 4, 2012
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
Director
Functions:
Product Management
Industries:
Online Media
Job ID:
3881399
Scholastic Media - SOHO (Greater New York City Area)
Job Description
Scholastic Media is currently seeking a Digital Publishing Technical Lead to leverage your knowledge of interactive media, digital publishing, analytical skills and management capabilities. You'll be joining a team that is creative, focused on results, works together to solve problems, and is committed to developing people.
Core Responsibilities
The principal function of the Digital Publishing Technical Lead is to lead a team that applies knowledge of interactive media development and publishing to build and deliver compelling products for our customers. This includes managing projects and resources that support:
• eBook publishing: An overall eBook and Digital Publishing "Guru".
• eReading application development and support.
• Website development and support
• Mobile application development and support
• Interactive media design / development
The Digital Publishing Technical Lead is responsible for leading and advising development activities for a specific project or projects. The Digital Publishing Technical Lead works closely with the designers, developers, QA analysts, and others within the organization and with vendors to ensure a specific project or projects are delivered with the highest possible level of quality. In addition, the Digital Publishing Technical Lead is responsible for training, supervising, scheduling, and monitoring the activities of assigned project resources and vendors.
The Digital Publishing Technical Lead will also:
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and/or Architect in decisions related to digital formats.
• Provide recommendations to influence the short-term and long-term digital publishing strategy.
• Establish standards and guidelines for the development of digital books at Scholastic. Develop white papers as needed.
• Remain current with knowledge of digital book formats and evaluate impacts as new formats are established or evolved.
• Manage specific development personnel including full time employees and temp or agency employees as well as the use of development vendors as necessary.
• Ensure project personnel are prioritizing and tracking tasks and issues appropriately and recommend corrective action where required.
• Participate in interactions with a variety of internal and external users to acquire and exchange information on development or Production issues and processes.
• Manage relationships with appropriate first party personnel worldwide as required.
• Serve as an advisor to cross-function development efforts.
• Assess/establish key performance indicators and prioritize issues accordingly.
• Lead development of weekly and monthly reports for delivery to management.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Bachelors degree in a technical field required.
• 5+ years experience leading teams and managing people.
• 5+ years professional experience in interactive media development and digital publishing. Direct experience in electronic publishing a plus.
• Proven ability to partner with various groups within an organization such as Trade, Editorial and IT to build consensus, gather and execute requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience working with programming languages and programs including HTML5, CSS3, XML, Java, High Volume Streaming Video, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Expert regarding eBook file standards: PDF, ePUB, ePUB3, XPS, etc.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self motivation and ability to work under pressure
Company Description
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company's Internet Site, http://www.scholast
Scholastic Media
Additional Information
Posted:
October 4, 2012
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
Director
Functions:
Product Management
Industries:
Online Media
Job ID:
3881399
Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:42 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Joseph" joesonline
At Novartis Oncology, our employees worldwide share a common mission: discover and develop innovative medicines to fight cancer. Headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, we are passionate about providing a broad range of new remedies and practical solutions that change the way patients live with cancer.
In the last five years, Novartis Oncology products have helped improve, extend, and save the lives of more than
2 million people with breast cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, carcinoid syndrome, and other cancers.
With more than 6,500 employees operating in over 50 countries, Novartis Oncology has a truly global reach. We have the advantage of extraordinarily talented and globally diverse employees who, through shared goals and different perspectives, are dedicated to improving and extending the lives of patients around the world.
Senior SAS Programmer
Responsible for all programming aspects (analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listing and tables) of individual. Phase I-IV clinical trials and project level activities for small drug project/indications.
Major Activities:
1) Lead the programming activities for a trial, early phase project, indication, or publication activities: lead a complex/large project under supervision of a Program Statistician/Group Head.
2) Maintain efficient interfaces with internal and external customers with support of SR Management and the Program Statistician.
3) Develop resource plans as required with support of the Group Head.
4) Develop and comply with project/study standards and specifications following internal guidelines.
5) Make certain that documents and specification are consistent and comply with company standards by providing input into study protocol, CRF and data structures tables, listings and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and submission activities.
6) Program, according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings, tables and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and for SCS and SCE with high quality and within milestones.
7) In consultation with the statistician, develop specifications for analysis datasets, pooled datasets and listings.
8) Support quality control and quality audit of deliverables.
9) Maintain records for all assigned projects and archiving of trial/project analysis and associated documentation.
10) Participate in the selection of CROs and supervise the SR trial activities of the CROs.
11) Provide input on process improvement initiatives and participate in non-clinical project activities.
Education :BA/BS or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics computer science, life sciences or related field.
Experience/Professional requirements: (1) Expert knowledge of/experience with SAS software. (2) Good understanding of global clinical trials practices, procedures, methodologies.(3) Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to SR (e.g. GCP, ICH) (4) Experience in providing recommendations for maintenance or development of SR global policies, procedures and clinical data presentation standards. (5) Intermediate knowledge of office tools. (6) At least 8 years' experience in a programming role preferably supporting clinical trials/ or in the pharmaceutical industry (5 years for MS Statistics/Computer Science graduates)
Dolores Scotto
Talent Acquisition-Sourcing Manager
Novartis Oncology
180 Park Avenue
Bulding 104
Florham Park, NJ 07932
USA
Phone: (862) 778-0510
dolores.scotto@novartis.com
www.novartisoncology.com
In the last five years, Novartis Oncology products have helped improve, extend, and save the lives of more than
2 million people with breast cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, carcinoid syndrome, and other cancers.
With more than 6,500 employees operating in over 50 countries, Novartis Oncology has a truly global reach. We have the advantage of extraordinarily talented and globally diverse employees who, through shared goals and different perspectives, are dedicated to improving and extending the lives of patients around the world.
Senior SAS Programmer
Responsible for all programming aspects (analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listing and tables) of individual. Phase I-IV clinical trials and project level activities for small drug project/indications
Major Activities:
1) Lead the programming activities for a trial, early phase project, indication, or publication activities: lead a complex/large project under supervision of a Program Statistician/
2) Maintain efficient interfaces with internal and external customers with support of SR Management and the Program Statistician.
3) Develop resource plans as required with support of the Group Head.
4) Develop and comply with project/study standards and specifications following internal guidelines.
5) Make certain that documents and specification are consistent and comply with company standards by providing input into study protocol, CRF and data structures tables, listings and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and submission activities.
6) Program, according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled datasets, listings, tables and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and for SCS and SCE with high quality and within milestones.
7) In consultation with the statistician, develop specifications for analysis datasets, pooled datasets and listings.
8) Support quality control and quality audit of deliverables.
9) Maintain records for all assigned projects and archiving of trial/project analysis and associated documentation.
10) Participate in the selection of CROs and supervise the SR trial activities of the CROs.
11) Provide input on process improvement initiatives and participate in non-clinical project activities.
Education :BA/BS or equivalent experience in mathematics, statistics computer science, life sciences or related field.
Experience/Professi
Dolores Scotto
Talent Acquisition-
Novartis Oncology
180 Park Avenue
Bulding 104
Florham Park, NJ 07932
USA
Phone: (862) 778-0510
dolores.scotto@
www.novartisoncolog
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