Senior Consultant

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 primary purpose of this position is be the most senior member of the team to design, develop, test, and support critical Global Clinical Team (GCT) applications. A keen eye toward overall system architecture and selection of proper technology direction is crucial. An individual contributor providing the highest level of expertise for the development, specification and communication of GCT’s technology architecture plan, the infrastructure components required to support it, and in the integration of corporate and GCT architectures. Leads multiple projects for the area. Develops innovative and effective solutions for the most diverse and most complex business and technology problems.This person will influence the work and direction of a team of 35 developers (both contractors and employees), these people will be situated in three or more locations (Collegeville, PA; Cambridge, MA; Bangalore, India; Paris, France).Job ResponsibilitiesActs as principal designer for major Clinical BS&P systems architecture including applications, data, and infrastructure architectures. Provides project leadership; with broad industry perspective, provides technology direction and process improvement.Provides integrated systems planning and recommends new or different technologies which will enhance current systems and support overall Research and Clinical goals. Develops solutions to a wide variety of complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Quickly grasps the essence of complex information.Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs. Works closely with senior level management on significant technical matters providing new technology applications. Leads and directs multiple projects managing resources and monitoring progress. Constructively handles conflict and encourages collaboration within IT groups.Provides in-depth technical consultation to clients and IT managements to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures, and methodologies.Develops and oversees overall security strategy for integrated systems access. Provides input to long-term IT Strategy as well as input as to how to achieve organizational goals. May impact resource allocations or departmental goals.Manages vendor relationships to maintain state of the art knowledge in emerging technologies and to develop image as a leading corporation utilizing the latest proven thinking in technology. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the industry.Basic QualificationsBS/BA / MS/MA +12 years or PhD + 6-7 years or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of hardware/ software; wide application of knowledge in more than one major technical area. Expert in J2EE development. Project Management certification helpful.Applicable SOPsWyeth HR policies and procedures Expert knowledge of design and implementation of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, internet architecture, web services, SOA, communication architectures.A senior level knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives and architecture methodologies for multi-platform environments.Must be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of systems architecture design using start of the art for rules based architecture, object oriented component analysis and development, and proficiency in Java, C++, J2EE, Web services.System Architecture skills, Technical experience required, project management skills, large organization influence skills, and a plus would be exposure to Pharmaceutical company in the Clinical arena. Senior level understanding of Clinical functions and systems Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management and staff. Strong oral & written communication skills.Ability to lead teams on short-term projects.Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems and hardware.Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiatives, assume responsibility, and make timely decisions.Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry/clinical development process.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-Collegeville Leading the way to a healthier world.