Consultant System Programmer

Job Category: IT/Software Development Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business. Job SummaryThe consultant must possess advanced knowledge of hardware and software, advanced knowledge of UNIX / Linux, and basic knowledge of the Oracle Databases. The consultant should be able to provide sophisticated technical and/or project leadership for large, cross-functional projects. The consultant should possess good analytical skills, and be able to develop imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to complex problems. They should work well with clients, and be able to function independently with very general direction. The consultant will manage systems supporting the UNIX / Linux Server infrastructure in the North America Data Centers according to the departmental priorities, ensuring optimal execution, consistent with overall IS and site priorities. The consultant works with other IS departments in Wyeth to ensure that the server platforms are adequately supported and IS provides a high quality of service to our clients. The consultant liaisons with Regional and Global IS Technology groups that establish Data Center IS infrastructure strategies and lead the implementation of these strategies.Job ResponsibilitiesInstall, customize, and maintain UNIX / Linux Server infrastructure in the North America Data Centers, consistent with overall IS priorities.Provide day-to-day support of UNIX / Linux Server infrastructure in the North America Data Centers.Work with other IS departments to ensure that client priorities are adequately addressed and that IS provides a high quality of service to our clients.Liaison with IS Technology groups, and other IS Operations groups to implement and support infrastructure strategies developed in liaison with Regional and Global IS Technology groups.Plan and direct large, cross-functional projects. Develop individual project plans and coordinate activities of other staff members.Ensure full compliance with SOPs and other compliance requirements.Basic QualificationsThe incumbent should posses a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.The candidate should also possess excellent hardware/software skills, intermediate knowledge of Unix operating systems and basic knowledge of the Oracle Database system. BS/MS in Computer Sciences plus 10 years experience or the equivalent education and experience. The work should include a segment in the required field of expertise, specifically, UNIX / Linux systems supporting Oracle databases.Strong oral & written communication skills.Strong customer service, administrative, and analytical skills are also essential.Demonstrated ability to work independently, takes initiatives, assume responsibility, and make timely decisions.Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.Good knowledge of compliance requirements that pertain to computer systems. Relocation is not available for this position. Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Job Experience:See above.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-PA-Malvern Leading the way to a healthier world.