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Library Manager - Monroe, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Full-time position at our Monroe Campus, located in Tannersville, PA. Responsible for oversight and day-to-day management of library operations, including reference services and information literacy instruction.
Performs general library circulation, exam proctoring, and reference duties; Schedules and supervises PT staff, delegates and coordinates assignments, and adjusts workflow as needed to ensure the library provides effective and efficient service to students, faculty, and staff; Demonstrated proficiency in supervision and teamwork, including coordinating and evaluating the work of staff.
 
Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college required, as are 3-5 years recent experience, including experience with direct staff supervision (preferably in an academic setting). Proficiency in reference service, and electronic databases. Strong communication and planning skills necessary, as is ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Deadline for receipt of applications 07/13/2012
See: https://ncc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1151

Acquisitions Librarian, New York

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.
Job ID: 6015

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES: Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below.  Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE: Assistant Professor

FLSA: Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: The College of Staten Island (CSI) is centrally located on a 204-acre, park-like campus, the largest in New York City. CSI is one of 11 senior colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY) and the only public college on Staten Island. The College offers over 80 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate programs and participates in a wide range of doctoral programs through the CUNY Graduate School and University Center. CSI enrolls approximately 14,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.
 
The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor - Acquisitions Librarian. This position is anticipated to begin in October 2012. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the library acquisitions budget to acquire library materials in all formats, including print and electronic monographs, online databases, serials, multimedia, furniture, and supplies; track expenditures for all fund sources; and maintain and compile statistics for assessment surveys and quarterly budget reports. The Acquisitions Librarian will serve in a leadership role in collection development activities including assessment, selection, resource trials, and outreach to faculty; monitor long-term collection development commitments such as approval plans, serial subscriptions, patron-driven acquisitions, and electronic purchases vs. leasing programs. This individual will establish and maintain effective vendor relations and will serve as the liaison to the College's Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments. In addition, this position is responsible for working with the Office of Institutional Advancement to facilitate the receipt of gifts to the Library, including occasional off-campus review and collection of materials. The successful candidate is expected to provide reference and research assistance to library users and to pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication, grant writing, and participation in professional conferences.
 
The Library's collection along with its high quality reference and instructional services offer students and faculty access to a wealth of information and resources that support the college's curriculum. The Library is located at the center of the south academic quadrangle of the campus, at the end of the Alumni Walk. For more information on the Department of the Library, please visit our website at: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about.
 
The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below.  Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with basic knowledge and experience in the evaluation and acquisition of standard financial practices (e.g. budget reconciliation, fiscal year budgeting). Applicants should demonstrate: knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries with proficiency in the use of acquisition modules of library management systems (i.e. Aleph, OCLC); strong presentation, interpersonal, and negotiating skills; experience working in an academic library; and the ability to work individually and as a team member in a dynamic environment on a variety of projects simultaneously.

COMPENSATION: $42,873 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications.

BENEFITS: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.  Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment" - "Search Job Listings" - "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs" - then enter the Job ID# 6015 in the "Job Opening ID" field.  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references.

CLOSING DATE: Complete applications must be received by August 19, 2012.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY: CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
See: http://careers.insidehighered.com/college-staten-island-city-university-new-york/acquisitions-librarian-assistant-professor/job/424319?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Systems Librarian (Portico)

ITHAKA
Princeton, NJ
 
Background
 
ITHAKA (www.ithaka.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the academic community use digital technology to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. ITHAKA provides innovative services that benefit higher education including JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R. ITHAKA is headquartered in New York, NY with additional offices in Ann Arbor, MI and Princeton, NJ.

Position Summary
 
Under the direction of the Archive Service Product Manager, the Systems Librarian will work to formulate, direct and implement the collection management and holdings research and development agenda.  The Systems Librarian will work closely with the Content Management systems team in specifying and designing holdings management software.
 
Primary Responsibilities                                  
 •Conduct original research, including the development of holdings and collection management tool sets;

•Identify and implement advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms and tools to assist in holdings and collection management;

•Work closely with all projects that work with content preserved in the Portico archive (e.g., be a technical contact for external organizations receiving copies of preserved content, develop tools to extract content from the archive, design tools to report on the status of the archive, etc.);

•Participate in standards review and peer review;

•Research, evaluate, and recommend solutions for complex technical problems;

•Research and evaluate new tools and technologies for integration with existing systems;

•Document procedures, research, and software implementations;

•Exercise good judgment in the interpretation and application of archival policies as implemented during architecture and software design;

•Support development staff and contractors in implementing requirements.

Qualifications
 •Five years experience in software development.

•Two years experience in development on Unix (Solaris) platforms.

•Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and newer database technologies.

•Knowledge of data warehousing techniques and implementations.

•Knowledge of a wide variety of tools, programming languages, development environments, and operating systems.

•Familiarity with all phases of the software/product development life-cycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

•Experience with structured documents and related technologies (XML, SGML, XSLT, HTML, DTD, and XML Schema), automated data conversion, and electronic publishing file formats.

•Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms and software implementations.

•Strong problem solving skills.

•Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•Demonstrated ability to work well in a small team environment as well as a distributed team environment.

•Demonstrated ability to coordinate with external contractors.

Education
 •MS in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent.

Our benefits
  
*ITHAKA currently offers an extremely competitive benefit plan including:
•Choice of two medical plans, one at no cost to the employee

•Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs

•Employer contributed pension with a 6 month vesting period…And much, much more

ITHAKA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

*ITHAKA may make changes to its benefits from time to time.
See: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ITHAKA&cws=1&rid=130

Global Records and Information Manager, New York

This position is responsible for supporting the continued implementation of the Global Ethics & Compliance Records & Information Management (RIM) program.  The candidate should be hands-on in all aspects of the Records Management lifecycle.  Responsibilities include:

Program implementation of policy, procedures, and standards

Partner and work closely with Legal, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Communications and other business functions to implement the RIM program worldwide, including providing direction on project work and assistance with localization in areas where appropriate

Implementation and maintenance of records management systems

Implementation and maintenance of records retention schedules

Maintenance of ESI data map

Maintenance of process to address legacy data

Assist and manage RIM related training

Liaison with IT on RIM technology projects

Administer and assist employees with physical records tracking system

Track and assist with facility relocations in relation to records

Implementation of the Global RIM program

 

Provide subject matter expertise to the Global Legal Organization and business colleagues with respect to electronic records, physical records, legacy data and best practices.

Implement and maintain records retention schedules.  This includes working with external vendors on the development of the schedules, managing translations of the schedules, working with the regions and local markets to implement the schedules, and tracking changes to the schedules.

Implement, maintain, and administer the legal hold system.  This includes implementation and of the system, providing support as a system admin, liaison with   the vendor and IT on any issues, and working with the lawyers to track and maintain the legal hold process.

Maintain the ESI data map by working with system owners.

Assist in the management of physical and electronic records.

Assist in maintaining the program's infrastructure, including working with records coordinators, tracking, training, and partnering with Legal, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Communications and other business functions to maintain this infrastructure.

Manage and update the RIM Intranet, this may include providing content or recommendations for the site.

Support any necessary development or revisions of RIM policies and procedures.

Office Vision Search Partners, LLC
Travel 0-10%
Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Requirements Qualifications 

Bachelor's degree or higher is required.

5 plus years of Records and Information Management experience 

CRM (Certified Records Manager) certification strongly preferred

Minimum 3 years experience in implementation or facilitation of a records and information management program, preferably in a global, corporate organization

Experience with electronic and physical records program policies, procedures and best practices

Work experience managing records and information management-related tools (software and/or web-based)

Familiarity with e-discovery

Ethics & Compliance program experience preferred

Sensitivity to multicultural dimensions and understanding of different learning and thinking styles.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to appropriately handle issues, privileged and confidential information, and highly sensitive documents

Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Vendor management skills

Participation in MER, ARMA, AIIM or similar records and information management professional association is a plus
See: https://www.mrinetwork.jobs/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=58772&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Science Informationist, New York

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Functional Area: Library

Requisition Number: 00076-E

Job Status: Full Time

Education Required: Graduate Degree

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

Position Description

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives is currently seeking the ideal candidate for the Science Informationist position. This is an opportunity to work with and provide information to the scientific community of our world-renowned biomedical research institution. The Informationist will also be involved with projects requiring strong writing skills. The responsibilities of this position will include serving as liaison to our research laboratories by forging relationships with faculty and students and creating innovative information resource tools that respond to trends in scientific research. The candidate will also manage the Institutional Repository of scientific publications and other data produced by our researchers.

Position Requirements

Advanced degree in a Life Science required.
 Experience using scholarly publications or a science library desired.
 A passionate interest in current Life Sciences research and experience in science communication.
 The ideal candidate will be expected to work on tasks requiring creativity and independent thinking along with a proven understanding of fundamental research principles.
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Access.
 Knowledge of medical, biological, chemical and allied subjects.
 Working knowledge of bibliographic databases such as PubMed, etc.
 Excellent interpersonal, multitasking, verbal and written communication skills are required.
 
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a private, not-for-profit research and education institution at the forefront of molecular biology and genetics.
 We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
 Website: www.cshl.edu
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/4865?source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE

Media Services Technical Supervisor, Connelly Library, Philadelphia

Number of Available Positions :
 1 Regular position(s).

Position Description:

·       Scanning and photographing materials from Special Collections, University Archives, and other Library and University departments.
 
·       Checking out materials from the Media Services collection and assisting patrons in the use of audio-visual and microfilm equipment.
 
·       Uploading content to the Library's institutional repository.

·       Updating content on Library web pages.
 
·       Assisting with Special Collections and Archives projects.
 
 
 
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3-11 PM and Saturday 10-6 PM.

 
Qualifications:

·       Experience with scanning and/or digital photography. Experience with digital SLR cameras preferred.
 
·       Good customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
 
·       Proficient computer skills, including basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, file management, and the ability to install software and troubleshoot computer problems.
 
·       Basic HTML skills and experience with editing web page content, uploading and downloading files, and image editing. Experience with Photoshop preferred.
 
·       Ability to work independently and to supervise student workers.
 
·       Attention to detail and care in handling rare and fragile items.
 
·       Interest in learning new technologies.
 
 
 
Review of applications will begin on Monday, July 8 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send cover letter resume, and names and contact information for three (3) references to:

For more details on this position or to submit your cover letter, resume and other required information, please contact:
Rebecca Goldman, MLS
 Media / Digital Services Librarian
 La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Ave.
 Philadelphia, PA 19141
 (e-mail applications preferred)
[email protected]

Records Supervisor, New York

Our New York office is looking for a dynamic Records Supervisor who will be responsible for onsite and offsite records management and file projects.

You have high expectations for yourself and your career. So does McGladrey. Imagine what we will achieve together.

Responsibilities

• Handles OPUS file request database, providing necessary files timely and refilling accurately
• Handles offsite storage, ensuring boxes are labeled for easy review and corresponds with vendor for pickup
• Ensures file destruction complies with records retention policy and confirms monthly destruction of files
• Leads office-wide file cleanup after busy season
• Order filing supplies and manage shredding schedule
• Provides monthly records reporting to Facilities Manager
• Oversees current review destruction project of unmarked old files (ongoing)
• Manage e-file warehousing project and reduce onsite paper as required
• During downtime, assists with the cleanup project

Qualifications

• 5 year related work experience
• 3 years supervising experience
• Knowledge of on site and off site file room processes
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience

Your Move.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. By understanding what's important to you, we will create meaningful experiences that build upon your already rewarding career. McGladrey is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Learn why a career at McGladrey is the right decision for you. Set custom alerts through the McGladrey Talent Community to stay informed of job opportunities related to your interests.

Experience McGladrey. Experience the power of being understood.℠
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About McGladrey

McGladrey LLP is the fifth largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with nearly 6,500 professionals and associates in more than 70 offices nationwide. McGladrey is a licensed CPA firm, and is the U.S. member of RSM International, the sixth largest network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms worldwide. For more information, visit www.mcgladrey.com, follow our Careers Blog, like our Facebook Careers page, follow us on Twitter, and/or connect with us on LinkedIn.

EEO/AA

Location Street Address: 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
City: New York
State: New York

Region: Northeast Region
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: Experienced
Degree Required: None
Travel Required:
Relocation Eligible:
Sponsor candidates who are not eligible to work in US: No

Requisition ID: NEMC8794

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segments: Accounting, Consulting, CPA, Database, Finance, Management, Manager, Marketing, Social Media, Technology
See: http://jobs.mcgladrey.com/job/New-York-Records-Supervisor-Job-NY-10001/1985351/?feedId=4&utm_source=Indeed&sid=60

Outsourcing-Records Analyst, New York

Req Number 056499 Location NY, New York Offices NEW YORK, NY, US 10017 % of travel 0 Job Type Full-time Career Level Student (Undergraduate/Graduate) Education Required Bachelor's Degree Job Categories Account Management Job Description Title: Outsourcing-Records Analyst

About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) provides information management services that help organizations lower the costs, risks and inefficiencies of managing their physical and digital data. The company’s solutions enable customers to protect and better use their information—regardless of its format, location or lifecycle stage—so they can optimize their business and ensure proper recovery, compliance and discovery. Founded in 1951, IronMountain manages billions of information assets, including business records, electronic files, medical data, emails and more for organizations around the world. Visit www.ironmountain.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/IronMountainInc for more information.

We are currently recruiting for a Outsourcing-Records Analyst

Job Summary

Records Analyst is responsible for compliance of the records management policy i.e., accountable for the inventory and control of a company’s business records. This position is responsible for communicating and training business units on records management standards and best practices, and enforcing current records management policy and procedures. In addition, this position provides the leadership necessary to establish and enforce records management policies and provides direction for project work.

The scope of this position includes responsibility for the following records management activities: reviewing transmittals for accuracy and making changes as necessary for placing records into storage, provide customer support, prepare and conduct training classes, monitor service level agreement compliance and maintain processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

Assess records policy and create or update as appropriate, includes understanding when it is appropriate to partner with business leaders, compliance officers, and Records Manager to obtain the appropriate input
Identify process improvements and best practices for a compliant records management program
Build external and internal relationships
Identify and respond to current records management issues
 
Job Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Assumes responsibility for the records management program compliance.

Educates customers on program compliance, which includes customer training and new department set-up.
Assists Records Manager with identifying process improvement opportunities for the retention of information and records for assigned business units
Assists Records Manager with identifying non participating Customer entities, and work with business unit leadership to administer standard policy and program compliance.
Monitors customer’s business initiatives to assess impact on business records management requirements.
Provide project management expertise and analysis for identified business units as needed, e.g., inventorying, identification and disposition of all unidentified records.
Assisting customer with moves or closures through managing migrations and transfer of records.
Assumes responsibility for records management program implementation.

Assists Records Manager with maintaining records management processes and procedures for assigned business units.
Assists Records Manager with maintaining record retention schedules and record series for assigned business units
Assists Records Manager with implementing records destruction process for Customer assigned business units.
Conduct and support Customer standardized records management training program
Provide Iron Mountain system specific training for assigned business units (IMConnect)
Assumes responsibility for records management program administration and coordination.

Review customer’s transmittal form (customized or standard) for accuracy and make changes as necessary for placing records into storage.
Maintain accurate records and respond in a timely manner to all retrievals, accessions and destruction requests for all Customers’ records according to company record retention policy.
Monitors records database to ensure accuracy of data entry, storage and destruction.
Provide customer support via email, phone or in person, i.e., logistic & procedural support, enforce standards and promote best practices.
Coordinate collection and distribution of necessary information for assigned business units, including activity levels, Iron Mountain district contacts, authorized users, workflow data, etc.
Assist Records Managers with driving overall program improvements for assigned business units.
Act as a resource to district personnel regarding Customer issues, attend meetings, and interface with appropriate departments as appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for communication.

Day to day internal service-level management of Customer business units, including account communication and ongoing problem resolution, but not limited to, invoicing, district service level issues, implementation, initial transfers, etc.
Proactively communicate with Customer end users via email, phone calls, and visits to enhance the Iron Mountain relationship; perform issue-resolution visits, and scheduled follow up meetings
Interpret and respond timely to service issues. 
Internet
IMConnect
SafeKeeperPLUS
PowerPoint (presentation development)
Microsoft Office suite
Customer Software
Basic relationship management skills

Ability to present
Development of networking partners
Phone skills
Account/relationship management
Effective questioning techniques
Proficient with oral and written communication
Professional attributes

Goal setting
Responsive to customer needs
Effective communicator
Integrity
Successful adapting to change
Attention to detail (both oral and written)
Demonstrates professionalism
Effective time & prioritization management
Skill set, experience, and behaviors

Industry and/or company knowledge
Understand technical components of the job (e.g., records management principles and legislation
Ability to develop relationships
Ability to demonstrate creative thinking
Ability to present to small and large groups
Compliance related regulation knowledge 
Total travel: 5 – 10%

The ideal applicant will have current exp. Records Analysis.

At this time we are considering only local candidates who are able to work without employer sponsorship. No agencies or phone calls, please.
Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.

Iron Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See: https://ironmountain.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=16343&site_id=148

Medical Librarian, New York

Reporting to the Director of Academic Training, the Medical Librarian is responsible for the operation and continued assessment and improvement the Kim Barrett Memorial Library supervises one full-time Medical Library Coordinator and a Per Diem Archivist.  Along with the Medical Library Coordinator, he/she is responsible for collection development and maintenance of the Library's mostly electronic collection. The librarian has primary responsibility for training HSS Staff, and patient groups in the use of library applications and other information resources. Strong technology skills are essential including web design skills to maintain and enhance the library website for both content and management, and investigating new technologies for potential growth in new services.
Additionally, the Medical Librarian works collaboratively with the Per Diem Archivist and the Director, HSS Archives and Committee Chair to ensure the ongoing growth and success of the HSS Archives.
 
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Masters in Library Science or equivalent with 3+ yrs of professional experience in a health science setting. Must have sufficient knowledge of all library functions such as cataloging, archives, ILL and serials - to effectively manage a small medical library. Experience in design and development of technology based instructional material required. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills as well as expert Searching skills; PUBMED, Ovid Technologies, EBSCO, Internet are essential.

Proficiency in MS office - WORD, Excel and PowerPoint and Basic HTML, XML and/or experience with Web Content Management Systems also required.
See: https://jobs-hss.icims.com/jobs/3630/job?&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

Director, Library Information Resources, Illinois

JOB ID: 114992BR

Abbott Park, IL

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for the Library Information Resources (LIR) function, and will primarily support the proprietary pharmaceutical organization.

Ensures that critical information and knowledge affecting research, development and business performance is available to employees worldwide including executives, scientists and commercial employees in all divisions at all locations globally, which includes ~90M employees doing business in 130 countries.  Identifies the company's core information needs and establishes integrated systems, processes and resources to maximize the use of knowledge resources globally.  Achieves measurable cost savings, cost avoidances and other efficiencies by harmonizing resources, processes and knowledge-based technologies. 

Provides validated, comprehensive, consistent and reliable information to increase the effectiveness of Licensing, R&D, Acquisitions, Regulatory/QA, and Commercial groups throughout the company.  Drives the corporate leadership, vision and direction for knowledge management capabilities and systems to support the company's research and business objectives.  Makes decisions concerning strategic knowledge management initiatives through a demonstrated expertise of the proprietary pharmaceutical industry, information access systems and user enabling technologies.  Has the overall accountability for the organizational design and development of world-class information resources with staff of 45 located in Lake County, IL, Columbus, OH, Germany & Singapore.  Works with corporate officers and key research and commercial executives at all company locations to harmonize $26MM in operating investment, and to improve business processes and cost savings through the strategic use of information.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

For Information Resources support of Global Research, Development, Regulatory/QA, Intellectual Property, Portfolio Management, Acquisitions, Licensing, Commercial:

· Develops enterprise knowledge resources and global information management strategies.

· Develops solutions to address complex cross-divisional and global information needs of ~90M employees worldwide.

· Communicates available resources, information, and knowledge systems to employees doing business in 130 countries worldwide.

· Purchases annual access to 2,600 e-journals and 1,800 e-books to enable virtual library access to a 90M user community worldwide.

· Locates information repositories and corporate knowledge and makes these resources available to a 90M user community worldwide.

· Identifies information best practices throughout the organization and communicates/implements these practices on an enterprise level (example: product literature database - PRLit).

· Drives enterprise information and knowledge resource standards to ensure integration and harmonization throughout the company. 

· Provides overall management, technical and financial direction for strategic enterprise knowledge based projects.

· Establishes and maintains a high level of client trust and confidence in the LIR department's knowledge, expertise and strategic focus with corporate officers, senior executives, licensing and deal makers, QA/regulatory, franchise heads, general managers and affiliate medical directors.

· Manages global information content portfolio valued at $16MM, operating expenses of $10MM, and a staff of 45 who are located in Lake County, IL, Columbus, OH, Germany & Singapore.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE: · This position has operating budget accountability of ~$26 million, and a staff of 45 located in Lake County, IL, Columbus, OH, Germany & Singapore.

· Supplies information analysis for new product development, line extensions and licensing decisions with substantial risk or lost opportunity to the company if information is delayed or inaccurate.

· Supplies adverse event and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) post market product information on hundreds of compounds with substantial risk to the company if information is delayed or inaccurate, and potential liabilities of multi-million dollars per incident.

· Principle negotiating partner for the purchase of $16MM global content and information related products and services.

· Accountable for the development and growth of staff; adherence to the company's code of conduct, EEO and internal management practices.

· Accountable for global copyright licenses; negotiates copyright agreements and manages copyright compliance risks.

- 20 years of business management experience including strategy development and implementation.

- Experience in the propriety pharmaceutical industry.

- Experience managing large staff organizations and budget management.

- Experience managing complex projects corporate-wide.

- Experience interacting with senior management, IT and Legal.

Abbott offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Qualified candidates may apply by posting their resume to www.abbott.com/careers. Reference number: 114992BR.

APPLY URL: http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=1509145-2419-396

www.abbott.com/careers

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