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January 16, 2008

Sr. Statistical Programmer

i3 Statprobe provides a full range of data management and biostatistical services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We not only pay relentless attention to the details, we also lend a broader perspective to a client's data management needs. We realize that strategy is just as important as process, and we provide a higher level of thinking for data management and biostatistics. As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Statprobe is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us. It's a rare combination for success that only a career with i3 Statprobe can provide.

Sr. Statistical Programmer

We are looking for talented senior-level clinical statistical programmers to join our team at one of our following facilities: Ann Arbor, MI, Austin, TX, Cary, NC, Cincinnati, OH, Eden Prairie, MN, Lenexa, KS, Lexington, KY, San Diego, CA, or Waltham, MA.
Sr. Statistical Programmers lead the development and maintenance of analysis programs to support clients' drug development projects, lead the communication of technical issues with lead client staff and internal team staff, and contribute to internal technological advances.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Leads the implementation of data listing, summary, and graphs for inclusion in new drug applications (NDAs)
- Contributes to the development of and training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Develops software for standard operating systems
- Provides technical consult on clients’ needs to i3 Statprobe Operations staff
- Troubleshoots as required for staff and clients regarding specific programming concerns
- Reviews listing, summary, graph, and tabulation specifications
- Provides secondary review of statistical programming deliverables
- Develops standard programming procedures
- Supports programming needs within i3 Statprobe Operations.
Qualifications:
Education:

• BA or BS in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information technology.

Experience:

• At least four years programming experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of SAS required and knowledge of SQL, C, C++, Pascal, or other high-level 3rd or 4th generation languages is preferable.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotechnology or device industry is required.
• Experience with project management, client communication, biostatistics and pharmacokinetics a plus.
For more information on i3, please visit our website: www.i3global.com
You may apply directly through UnitedHealth Group's website: http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/
Or contact:
Aaron S. Litwin
Sr. Recruiter • i3
Aaron.litwin@i3statprobe.com

i3 is proud to be an EOE/AA employer.

Posted by SAS at 04:31 PM

Principal Statistical Programmer

Principal Statistical Programmer

The Principal Statistical Programmer must ensure that activities and processes performed are conducted according to UHG and sponsor requirements. This position works closely with the Biostatistics and Data Management departments on various clinical projects.

• Leads programming efforts for large complex studies.
• This position requires time and resource management skills, and strong SAS programming expertise, and experience with pharmaceutical studies. Act as a representative of the Biostatistics department on project teams. Attend project team meetings as necessary.
• Perform all SAS programming required for clinical trial analysis and reporting.
• Provide statistical programming expertise for project teams.
• Generate tables, listings, and graphs as required.
• Assist with statistical quality assurance review and program validation for each project.
• Interact with other departments, such as Clinical Operations and Project Management, to ensure a high level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects.
Education:
• B.S. degree required, M.S. degree preferred.
Experience:
• A minimum of ten years of experience in SAS programming for pharmaceutical projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Computer proficiency is mandatory.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Demonstrated ability to perform statistical programming for all types of clinical trials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Possess a positive attitude and works well with others.
For more information on i3, please visit our website: www.i3global.com
You may apply directly through UnitedHealth Group's website: http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/
Or contact:
Aaron S. Litwin
Sr. Recruiter • i3
Aaron.litwin@i3statprobe.com
i3 is proud to be an EOE/AA employer.

Posted by SAS at 04:30 PM

Manager, Statistical Programming

We are looking for talented statistical programming managers to join our team at our facilities located in Ann Arbor, MI, Austin, TX, Cary, NC, Lenexa, KS, Eden Prairie, MN, San Diego, CA, and West Chester, OH.
The Manager of Statistical Programming directs staff on specific projects and facilitates communication between clients and staff.
- Directs the programming aspects of specific client contracts and directs activities of staff with regard to those clients
- Leads the development of and training on Standard Operating Procedures
- Develops software for standard operating systems
- Troubleshoots as required for staff and clients regarding specific programming problems
- Reviews listing, summary, graph, and tabulation specifications
- Provides secondary reviews of Statistical Programming deliverables
- Evaluates commercial software
- Works with internal and external project teams to assure client reporting needs are understood
- Assists in the development of Statistical Programming Staff
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. Masters degree in the above is preferred.
Experience:
• At least 3 years SAS programming experience within a Pharmaceutical, Biotech or CRO and 2 or more years of leadership experience is required.
• Knowledge of one other 3rd or 4th generation language is preferred.
For more information on i3, please visit our website: www.i3global.com
You may apply directly through UnitedHealth Group's website: http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/
Or contact:

Aaron S. Litwin
Sr. Recruiter • i3
Aaron.litwin@i3statprobe.com

i3 is proud to be an EOE/AA employer.

Posted by SAS at 04:29 PM

Statistical Programmer II

We are looking for talented clinical statistical programmers to join our team at one of our following facilities: Ann Arbor, MI, Austin, TX, Cary, NC, Cincinnati, OH, Eden Prairie, MN, Lenexa, KS, Lexington, KY, San Diego, CA,, or Waltham, MA.
The Statistical Programmer II is responsible for the development and maintenance of statistical analysis programs to support clients' drug development projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement standard and custom data listing, summary programs, graphs, and statistical figures for inclusion in NDAs
- Assist in developing report table specifications
- Validation of programs developed
- Assimilate database structures
- Contribute to project documentation
- Develop standard programming procedures
- Maintain quality assurance
- Support programming needs within i3 Statprobe.
Qualifications:
Education:
• BA or BS in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information technology.
Experience:
• At least two years programming experience, previous experience troubleshooting and developing teams, and the ability to adhere to standards.
• Extensive knowledge of SAS and knowledge of C, C++, Pascal, or other high-level 3rd or 4th generation languages is preferable.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical industry highly desired. Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.
For more information on i3, please visit our website: www.i3global.com
You may apply directly through UnitedHealth Group's website: http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/
Or contact:

Aaron S. Litwin
Sr. Recruiter • i3
Aaron.litwin@i3statprobe.com

i3 is proud to be an EOE/AA employer.
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Posted by SAS at 04:29 PM

Sr. Research Analsyt/Sr. Programming Analyst/Lead Analyst

i3 Innovus is a leading provider of health economics and outcomes research and market informatics solutions to help clients realize the full potential of their brands. As an international organization that counts among its clients most of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies in the world, i3 Innovus has a world-class reputation in econometrics and outcomes data analysis and leads the globe in providing research solutions to support market access and reimbursement of health care products.
As a UnitedHealth Group company, i3 Innovus is part of a worldwide health care service organization that uses innovation, integrity and commitment to prepare for the future - and you can prepare for yours with us.

Sr. Research Analsyt/Sr. Programming Analyst/Lead Analyst – Virginia or Minnesota

Responsibilities:

Consulting with research staff on appropriate statistical approaches for data analysis, developing methodological strategies for prospective and retrospective studies. Working with senior level programmers / programming datasets based on a complex health care data base, working with a variety of data sources, Developing study protocols for complex analyses, Executing descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis. This is a senior-level position and a person in this position may be involved in supervision and/or training of other staff

Requirements:

We seek a resourceful professional with excellent research skills and proficiency working with high-level analytical methods. A master’s degree in statistics, economics, biostatistics, mathematics, or similar field is required. Experience with SAS or STATA desired, but not required. Statistical analysis experience is preferred; experience with survey data and analysis or with administrative claims data is desirable, but not required. Data reporting experience is required. PC proficiency is essential.

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, we invite you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!

To apply please go to www.i3careers.com requisition numbers: 198680, 200463,198678, 198538, 198539, 198676 and 186208.

Visit www.i3innovus.com

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Posted by SAS at 04:28 PM

Research Associate

Research Associate: Minnesota

Responsibilities:
Assist with the implementation of studies under the direction of senior staff. Conduct descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis. Assist in maintaining project documentation and files, review, track, and manage study documents for completeness and accuracy, assist with data management and analysis activities for survey research projects. Participate in analytic data set creation for administrative claims data base studies. Assist with preparation of final reports, manuscripts, posters and presentations.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics, computer science, theoretical physics, mathematics, or quantitative social science. Experience with writing queries in Microsoft Access and knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications a plus! 1 – 3 years experience with SAS, STATA, or similar applications
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, we invite you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!

To apply please go to www.i3careers.com requisition numbers: 198680, 200463,198678, 198538, 198539, 198676 and 186208.

Visit www.i3innovus.com

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Posted by SAS at 04:27 PM

Lead Analyst / Data Manager

Lead Analyst / Data Manager: Minnesota

Responsibilities:

The Lead Analyst / Data Manager will work with multiple sources of data, particular work with prospectively collected patient data, medical chart data, claims data, and other sources of retrospective and prospective data. The Lead Analyst / Data Manager is responsible for data cleaning, merging data from multiple files, applying project-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria, coding project-specific variables, and producing subject-level datasets for researchers to analyze further.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics Information Systems, or technical certification in programming, data processing. A minimum of 3-5 years of SAS programming experience in a UNIX and PC SAS environment, and an understanding of complex database structures. A minimum of 1-3 years experience with prospectively collected patient data (e.g., survey research, clinical trials), Experience with managed care/health care/ pharmaceutical claims data, writing queries in min Microsoft access and Knowledge of visual basic for applications is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing primary data is required, preferably with survey data and/or medical chart data.

To apply please go to www.i3careers.com requisition numbers: 198680, 200463,198678, 198538, 198539, 198676 and 186208.

Visit www.i3innovus.com

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Posted by SAS at 04:26 PM

Sr. SAS Research Analyst

Sr. SAS Research Analyst: Boston or Minnesota

The Sr. Analyst is involved in all aspects of research activities contracted by i3 Innovus. This includes responsibility for technical support and planning and performing economic/outcomes evaluations in health care research, and analysis and reporting of studies. Designing and implementing the technical components of health economic studies including proposal development, analysis and interpretation. Responsible for using SAS to analyze large medical claims database files (PC and UNIX) to support pharmacoeconomic modeling efforts. Preparation and quality assurance of study deliverables, including models, final reports, manuscripts, posters and presentations. Performs programming, statistical analyses and/or modeling and prepares required graphs, tables and figures using the appropriate software tools.

Experience Required:
Training and/or experience in the health care delivery field. Post graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. 2 years of SAS programming experience required. Training and/or experience in health economics and/or outcomes research. Training and/or experience with the following software as appropriate: statistical, database, spreadsheet, decision support, graphics and text processing. Training and/or experience in computer programming.

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

If you are interested in growing professionally within an innovative, highly respected organization, we invite you to explore this excellent growth opportunity!

To apply please go to www.i3careers.com requisition numbers: 198680, 200463,198678, 198538, 198539, 198676 and 186208.

Visit www.i3innovus.com

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Posted by SAS at 04:25 PM