WeStaffIT, Inc.

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SQL Server DBA Manager-full time-West Los Angeles

 

 

 

This is a MS SQL Server DBA hands-on manager role largely responsible for providing operational database services to the organization. Some of the primary responsibilities of this role would include owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, fulfilling requests and resolving incidents within SLAs, reviewing service related reports (e.g: database backups, maintenance, monitoring) on a daily basis to ensure service related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs, responding to database related alerts and escalations and working with development and engineering to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems. The Manager, Database Administration is responsible for the day-to-day governance and performance management of the DBA’s and system owned by the IT Operations team.  This role will develop and implement the strategic direction; managing the personal and database systems by implementing policies and procedure for ensuring the security and integrity of the company’s databases. This position will develop a customer care and service management philosophy that ensures customer satisfaction. The ability to work and coordinate projects between internal departments and manage strategic planning is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.  We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

Job Details:

  • Responsible for strategic and tactical management for MS SQL and Oracle systems. Manages and coordinates the day-to-day planning, design and maintenance of servers and databases.
  • Accountable for developing and driving annual and continuous improvement plans for DBAs.
  • Investigates industry trends and implement new technologies to improve the level of service and technology provided to the business.
  • Establishes standards and procedures for all Database systems owned by IT Operations.
  • Define and ensure daily operational tasks needed for optimal database performance and stability are carried out by the DBAs.
  • Seek ways to actively improve the stability, performance, monitoring, security, and backups of Database systems.
  • Write and maintain database documentation, requirements and standards, communicating them to development teams and others as appropriate.
  • Technology leadership skills to include coaching/mentoring/teaching, critical thinking/judgment, facilitation, leading change, and team development.
  • Define Database “Gold Standard” for VCA Inc. platforms and environments.
  • Participate in project planning and scoping, change management, and resource capacity planning.
  • Work closely with all IT teams and business groups to manage customer satisfaction and direct investigation and remediation of service level breakdowns.
  • Assist in the management of IT communication programs that effectively describe and promote the department, products and services delivered.
  • Investigate industry trends and new technologies, providing guidance and recommendations to senior management to improve the level of service provided to the business thru cost reduction and process efficiency.
  • Recruit, develop, retain and motivate a team operating at a high performance level.
  • Enforce personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and coordinate issues as needed through the Human Resources department.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Must-have:
  • At least five years of experience supporting MS SQL Server technologies.
  • A basic knowledge of Oracle database technologies.
  • Experience with data replication and mirroring technologies and Microsoft SQL Server 2012+ experience is a big plus.
  • Technologies and skills: MS SQL Server, Visual Studio,  SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and TFS.
  • Database design and implementation experience – OLTP and OLAP database schema design, stored procedures, XML, FileStream, FileTables, etc.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline or years of experience.
  • Business domain knowledge and experience in healthcare (nice to have).
  • DB administration experience – Managing geographically dispersed databases.  Database monitoring.  Database setup, configurations, and tuning, Hot/Cold backup and recovery, etc.
  • DB administrative tools: including SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Agent, etc.
  • Disaster recovery – Active/Active, warm standby, other DR setups.
  • Some Experience or exposure to SQL Azure and Cloud Based services.

 

Further, the ideal candidate will be a true team player with a commitment to success, and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.  Your excellent communication skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills will be greatly appreciated.

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE-NO REMOTE OR TELECOMMUTING

 

Project Manager/Business Systems Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to leverage their project management accumen along with their honed requirements gathering and business analyst skills.  This role will involve project planning, execution, and implementation of small to medium-sized technology-enabled solutions to internal business units. The Project Manager/Business Systems Analyst (PM/BSA) will lead the formulation of and definition of systems scope based on both business user needs and an understanding of the business systems and industry as it relates to those projects.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

 

  • Provide project leadership using the system development life cycle for small to medium-sized projects, especially cross-departmental projects, including meeting facilitation.
  • Perform QA testing, including planning and executing unit, integration, and acceptance testing, in support of timely, quality project implementation
  • Develop Functional and Design Specifications, including use cases, data flows in support of timely, quality project implementation.
  • Perform analysis in support of timely, quality project implementation.
  • Provide end-user training for implemented systems/processes along with accompanying training manuals or user guides.
  • Partner with senior PM/Business Systems Analyst on more complex projects.
  • Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • A degree from a four-year college (e. g., BS) or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst and/or an IT Project Manager in a healthcare environment.
    • Experience using MicroStrategy BI tool preferred.
  • Prior experience at a healthcare organization, particularly at a managed health plan.
  • Prior experience in IT infrastructure and security.
  • Excellent communication skills and a high degree of adaptability.
  • A passion to work in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment.

 

 

Sr. Clinical Data Manager (Oncology)

THIS ROLE IS CONTRACT, EITHER W2 OR C2C

NO REMOTE OR TELECOMMUTE. ALL WORK IS ONSITE AT CLIENT’S OFFICES IN EITHER SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OR WEST LA

Our Biotechnology client has an immediate need for a Clinical Data Manager on a long term contract basis to lead studies in Oncology areas. You will be responsible for coordination of CRF design, development, review and sign off ; Reviews and approves CRO generated Data Management documents, coordinates database live and close out activities with the CRO, provides guidance to CRO to manage query flow and implements quality control plan. The individual may participate in reviewing vendor audit plan and statistical analysis plan as needed; may participate in vendor qualification and selection as appropriate, and participates in monitoring vendor performance.

Responsibilities:
Able to lead a small clinical study or co-lead a larger study or studies with moderate guidance
Able to support several clinical studies with minimal guidance
Manage and monitor the progress of data management activities with CROs or other vendors on assigned studies
Review protocols for appropriate data capture. Able to perform a thoroughly detailed review of data requirements.
Interact with CRAs, programmers, study managers and statisticians.
Develop data edit check specifications and run data listings as
Develop the Data Management Plan for a clinical study.
Able to review and provide feedback to the clinical team on other study documents e.g. Clinical Monitoring plans, Statistical analysis plans and vendor specifications
Enter data queries into the system to be resolved at investigational sites and manage the resolution of those queries
Perform reconciliation of header data from external data sources against the clinical database
Perform Serious Adverse Event reconciliation activities according to SOPs and guidelines
Assist in database upgrades/migrations including performing User Acceptance Testing
Able to maintain study workbooks and data management files
Perform database lock and freeze activities per company SOPs
Participate in regular team meetings and provide input when appropriate
Provide input into the development of data management SOPs, Work Instructions, and process documents
Assist with the training of new employees and/or contractors

Requirements:
BA/BS, preferably in the scientific/healthcare field.
At least five – seven years experience in Data Management for the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, or equivalent experience in an FDA-regulated environment
Possesses an understanding of regulatory guidelines and industry standards (e.g., ICH/FDA guidances, CDISC standards, GCDMP, 21 CFR 11, MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionaries, etc.) and their application to Data Management practice.
Experience and understanding of the Oncology therapeutic area, and with Phase III pivotal studies are desirable.
Possesses solid computer system and technical skills with a strong ability to learn multiple computer applications. Prior experience with different Data Management systems and technologies.