Director Analytical Services - pharma research $100k-$110k Norristown, PA

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Director Analytical Services
Base $100k-$110k + 16% bonus
For Int'l Market Research Firm - Norristown, PA
No relo allocation avail; must be US Citizen, PR, Green Card Holder

Reports into Sr. Director Analytics
Fiscal '06 Revenues over $417 million; $410 million in '05

SUMMARY:
Responsible for supporting The Firm's sales, marketing and retail
groups by utilizing informational research through program evaluation
and ad hoc analyses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage & conduct program evaluations to evaluate program performance
using state-of-the-art statistical methodologies for both Retail and
Sales requirements.
· Manage & conduct ad hoc analyses using prescription data and patient
level data in support of Sales and Retail initiatives.
· Recommend revisions/improvements to the controlled store/patient
tests methodologies.
· Provide insight to the sales/retail organization as to appropriate
sales strategies and tactics using information and research findings.
· Present research design and findings to pharmaceutical; prescription
and over the counter manufacturer and retail clients.
· Design and test prescription, over the counter, and retail
evaluation programs.
· As applicable, manage staff (no direct reports), by providing
guidance in problem solving and analytical consultation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
MBA or Masters Degree in a Quantitative Field (statistics, marketing
research, or management sciences)
EXPERIENCE:
5+ years directly related experience
SPECIAL SKILLS:
· Pharmaceutical industry experience
· Data analysis/data mining experience
· Market research experience
· Advanced analytical skills
· 5+ years experience with the SAS language
· 5+ years experience with data access tools/knowledge (Windows, Unix,
and access tools like Brio)
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
· Customer Focus (customer orientation; responsiveness, build
partnerships, handle difficult situations; does not sacrifice quality
to satisfy customer); strong experience in customer facing
· Innovation (create and foster change; creative problem-solving -
analytic and strategic thinking; decision-making)
· Strong communication (listening skills; strong speaking and
presentation skills; writing skills)
· Team Orientation (collaboration; shared accountability; show respect
for others; build and maintain relationships; manage disagreements;
value diversity)
· Administrative Skills (establish plans; develop systems and
processes; work efficiently; detail orientation; multi-tasking;
prioritizing)
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This position up to 20% travel

Interested candidates please e-mail resume and cover letter to:
Li...@BentonSearch.com

Linda Benton, President
Benton Search Associates, Inc.
847/223-8804
www.BentonSearch.com