Allison Jones

Sr. Copywriter : East Hanover, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:22 EST

Copywriter

Our client is a fortune-500 pharmaceutical and consumer products industry leader in Northern NJ. They are seeking freelance as well as contract copywriters to work on an as-needed basis on advertising and marketing promotional materials for their busy and growing in-house advertising agency. To be considered for these positions, you MUST HAVE pharmaceutical/medical experience and MUST know FDA/regulatory processes and guidelines. While you may be able to work remotely on some occasions, our client may require you to come in for face-to-face briefings on the project scopes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please read more below:

• Creates and develops innovative ideas and copy for marketing, advertising, promotional, professional and informational materials for print and multimedia campaigns/projects.
• Collaborates with designers on complex projects, taking direction from management and incorporating feedback into the copy. Ensures all deadlines are met.
• Obtains appropriate source materials, ensuring they contain accurate data/material and that all medical references are correct.
• Ensures all corporate, product branding, Legal, and Pharmaceutical Promotion Compliance guidelines are followed to the letter.
• Establishes clear deliverable expectations with Copywriting Manager/Studio Managers/AEs/Proofreading and negotiates timelines.
• Aids in developing departmental training materials, style guides, and SOPs; helps train/mentor junior staff members.

Skills and Knowledge Desired
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills, with an aptitude for creative, marketing and strategic thinking.
• Ability to translate marketing strategy into clearly written content.
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; highly organized and multitasks effectively.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Experience/Position Requirements Desired
• Bachelor’s degree in English or Writing, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years professional copyediting experience, preferably in the medical/pharmaceutical field.
• Proficiency in AMA style; with experience writing consumer promotional copy; ad agency experience preferred.

Sr. Copywriter : East Hanover, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:03:00 EST

Our client is a fortune-500 pharmaceutical and consumer products industry leader in Northern NJ. They are seeking freelance as well as contract copywriters to work on an as-needed basis on advertising and marketing promotional materials for their busy and growing in-house advertising agency. To be considered for these positions, you MUST HAVE pharmaceutical/medical experience and MUST know FDA/regulatory processes and guidelines. While you may be able to work remotely on some occasions, our client may require you to come in for face-to-face briefings on the project scopes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please read more below:

• Creates and develops innovative ideas and copy for marketing, advertising, promotional, professional and informational materials for print and multimedia campaigns/projects.
• Collaborates with designers on complex projects, taking direction from management and incorporating feedback into the copy. Ensures all deadlines are met.
• Obtains appropriate source materials, ensuring they contain accurate data/material and that all medical references are correct.
• Ensures all corporate, product branding, Legal, and Pharmaceutical Promotion Compliance guidelines are followed to the letter.
• Establishes clear deliverable expectations with Copywriting Manager/Studio Managers/AEs/Proofreading and negotiates timelines.
• Aids in developing departmental training materials, style guides, and SOPs; helps train/mentor junior staff members.

Skills and Knowledge Desired
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills, with an aptitude for creative, marketing and strategic thinking.
• Ability to translate marketing strategy into clearly written content.
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; highly organized and multitasks effectively.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Experience/Position Requirements Desired
• Bachelor’s degree in English or Writing, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years professional copyediting experience, preferably in the medical/pharmaceutical field.
• Proficiency in AMA style; with experience writing consumer promotional copy; ad agency experience preferred.

Project Manager : Plainsboro, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:03:57 EST

One of our fortune 500 pharmaceutical clients is looking for a Project Manager! If you are interested in this opportunity, please read the FULL job description below and then click APPLY!

Position Description and Responsibilities
• Manage and track the design, approval, proofreading, and production processes of promotional materials for assigned brands.
• Manage expectations with clients and departmental teams. Negotiate timelines and ensure that all deadlines are maintained.
• Set daily priorities and project planning with department team members. Gather information necessary to manage projects in a time-efficient manner.
• Work closely and partner with Account Manager and outside agencies on assigned brand(s), defining specific business needs, timelines, and production capabilities.
• Oversee the information flow between Account Manager and departmental teams.
• Maintain production reports for assigned brand(s), updating all pipeline estimates, due dates, and billing information to apprise client/teams of accurate status

Skills and Knowledge Desired
• Strong relationship builder: encourages a collaborative approach with departmental team members.
• Excellent project and time management skills; operates effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to track and absorb all BMS corporate, product branding, Legal, and Promotion Compliance guidelines and ensure directives are followed on assigned brand(s).
• Leverages knowledge and understanding of graphic design, creative, and production processes to facilitate effective communication.

Experience/Position Requirements Desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5+ years traffic experience within a high volume agency, graphic design firm, internal corporate or prepress department.
• At least 1-3 years in a project coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of print and production processes. Familiarity with and working knowledge of print/production software applications.
• Ad agency experience preferred.
• Familiarity with both MAC and PC platforms.

Motion Graphics Designer : East Hanover, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:11:35 EST

My fortune 500 pharmaceutical client in East Hanover, NJ is looking for a freelance Motion Graphics Designer with pharmaceutical experience. They are specially looking for someone that has experience with AFTER EFFECTS and has experience working on motion graphics for iPads, laptops, AND desktops. While this is a freelance position, my client is looking for LOCAL candidates that would be willing to travel onsite (in East Hanover, NJ) to meet with our client if requested. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please read below and then APPLY!

Position Description and Responsibilities
 Experience working with copywriter to create storyboard concepts for motion graphics videos.
 Conceptualizes, plans and creates assets, according to creative brief and/or project specifications on complex projects ranging from Flash banner ads to rich motion graphic videos created in After Effects.
 Knowledge of various After Effects plugin suites such as Trapcode and Video Copilot bundles a plus.
 Knowledge of expressions in After Effects a plus.
 Produces original designs, based on limited direction
 Produces all creative material, including procurement of photography and integration of copy into the design
 Collaborates with copywriter on projects that require copy, taking direction from the Interactive Studio Manager
 Problem solves with Interactive Studio Manager and/or Account Executive on complex marketing/communication challenges
 Works with studio manager to ascertain clients needs and develop creative/design for assigned projects
 Performs work on multiple projects simultaneously
 Strong knowledge of video formats for delivery to multiple platforms internet, TV, smartphones, and iPad
 Strong knowledge of video compression formats

Requirements
• 5-7 years of motion graphics and animation in an interactive agency/studio environment
o 3+ years experience with pharmaceutical projects preferred
• Proficient in CS4/CS5 including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects
o Experience with Dreamweaver, Fireworks a plus
• Comfortable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong knowledge of user experience, information architecture and interactive best practices
• Ability to translate client and business needs into visually engaging and effective motion graphics animations
• Possess a solid understanding of design best practices with regards to cross-browser and device compatibility
• Highly organized and able to follow pre-defined conventions and processes so others can easily pick up files on projects when necessary
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be proficient on Mac OS and PC platforms

Supplemental Requirements (not required but nice to have)
• UI design experience is a plus
• Proficiency in video editing using Final Cut Pro
• Proficiency in audio editing and sound mixing
• Proficiency with DVD Studio Pro

Communication Skills
• Participates in team and client meetings effectively and efficiently
• Keeps team lead well informed of project changes and challenges as they arise
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors

Sr. Graphic Designer : East Hanover, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:11:54 EST

Our fortune-500 pharmaceutical client is looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer. This short-term project will comprise of creating "state cards" that will contain state pharmaceutical demographics on each card. The cards will have a set template, and this project will be a short 3-day assignment. The successful candidate will need to go on-site (East Hanover, NJ) on the first day of the assignment to be briefed on the project scope, but then has flexibility to complete the rest of the assignment remotely. If you are interested and qualified, please apply TODAY!

-Must have pharmaceutical experience!
-Must have experience utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
-Must have updated portfolio with pharmaceutical/medical samples
-Must be able to quality check your own work (ie: have the skills to be able to ensure that all fonts, sizing, and layouts are identical on all cards)

Project Manager : Philadelphia, PA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:13:40 EST

Our fortune-500 healthcare client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team for a 3+ month contract assignment. Please read the entire job description below, and if this position seems like a match for you, then APPLY TODAY!

Position Summary
The Project Manager will be responsible for prioritizing the workflow throughout the Corporate Communications division and trafficking job requests from inception to completion. This person will coordinate movement of all jobs through departments within Corporate Communications to include research/planning, public relations, media, creative, production, social media, and web.

Job Description
• Promotes smooth workflow within the Corporate Communications Division and among clients.
• Works closely with the Corporate Communications management team to balance workloads and advocate for appropriate timelines on projects.
• Ensures timeline milestones for projects are executed timely.
• Maintains workload data via traffic management software for monthly and quarterly metric output.
• Keeps project team informed of job statuses, conflicts, delays, or any other scenarios that would affect productivity that would affect meeting goals; proposes suggested solutions to these scenarios.
• Expedites and prioritize rush projects accordingly.
• Enforces adherence to workload processes and deadlines.
• Develops and maintain traffic management guidelines and procedures.
• Attends high level planning meetings for upcoming projects and initiatives.
• Runs weekly traffic meetings to coordinate project teams within Corporate Communications.
• Participates in post-mortems for closed projects, to assess future process needs
• Provides feedback and analysis to Account Managers on workflow and areas of improvement in future projects.

Requirements
• Four-year degree in marketing, advertising, communications or related field
• 5+ years traffic and project management experience
• Experience working with Project Management software
• Proven ability to manage priorities in a complex, highly visible, detail-oriented, fast paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback to teams and individuals
• Ability to collaborate, share information, influence processes, and facilitate cross-functional and divisional projects and meetings to achieve strategic goal
• Strong ability to build relationships and communicate (written and verbally) across all management levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong judgment and ability to work in ambiguous situations with little direction.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize deadlines
• High integrity and excellent judgment
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office products
• Team player

Medical Policy Sr. Web Developer : Philadelphia, PA : Temporary

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:05 EST

Our fortune-500 healthcare client (located in the heart of Philadelphia, PA) is looking for a Sr. Web Developer for a 3-6+ month contract. The ideal candidate will have Lotus Notes experience, as well as some experience working in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries. If you are interested or know of anyone that may be interested, please APPLY TODAY!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leads and assists staff with the development, design, testing and implementation of the databases required to provide approved medical policy and business information to our providers through our internet website and to our associates via the intranet, Lotus Notes or Sharepoint.
• Leads the editing of database views, forms and templates in Lotus Notes, InfoPath, Access and other software applications.
• Responsible for publication of approved content to multiple audiences across various platforms (e.g., Lotus Notes, NaviNet, Iway and internet sites).
• Ensures documents are readable and functioning across multiple platforms (e.g. PCs and, Macintosh computers) and through various software programs (e.g. Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer or other browsers.)
• Maintains online medical policy manual databases and Provider Communications databases for the Family of Companies.
• Conducts and is held accountable for thorough quality checks to ensure content is accurately displayed
• Leads the composing of and editing of instructional materials for publication on the intranet/internet.
• Represents CPN, Provider Communications and the Claim Payment Policy Department at committee and workgroup meetings that pertain to department intranet/internet activities.
• Writes and presents reports on project status, usage statistics and cost analyses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Information Science or equivalent.
• Previous experience including assistance in the design, development and implementation of large databases.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web-based applications and application development, with the ability to learn new programs..
• Demonstrated knowledge of the health insurance industry.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead web development staff and possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented in all phases of development, from inception to post-implementation.
• Candidate must interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner to produce successful outcomes.
PREFERRED:
• Advanced knowledge of Lotus Notes with the ability to program and develop script preferred.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, InfoPath and graphic design applications
• Knowledge of HTML programming.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Creative design platform experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.

Senior Interactive Producer : Plainsboro, NJ : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:05 EST

Fortune 500 pharma client located in Central NJ is seeking a Senior Web/Interactive Project Manager for their in-house ad agency. This is a long-term, full-time contract opportunity. Please see the following job description for more details about this positon:

Project/Practice Management Requirements
• Gathers project business, marketing and technical requirements in order to develop project estimates and SOWs
• Creates and executes project plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Collaborates with team leads to identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to business partners
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Assists with proposal efforts including project scoping, level of effort assessments and project plan development
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project or brand

Project Accounting and Financial Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for logging accurate time against projects in a timely manner
• Tracks and reports team hours and project expenses
• Communicates actual vs. estimated hours to Interactive Management Team
• Monitors and manages project budget
• Facilitates change logs and change orders to allocate additional budget when applicable
• Facilitates image asset procurement paperwork
• Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly
• Gains an understanding of our pricing model and billing procedures in order to manage project finances efficiently

Communication Skills
• Participates in team and business partner meetings effectively and efficiently
• Holds regular status meetings with project team and business partners
• Keeps project team well informed of project changes, changes within the organization and general corporate news that affects our daily operations
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to management
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
• Effectively conveys our message and approach in both written and verbal communications

Technical Understanding
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of web development, application programming, database and system design
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and general client/server architecture
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our team’s capabilities
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and industry best practices to potentially be applied on business partner engagements
• Understands at a high level the abilities and limitations of industry standard technologies, hardware and software packages