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  <reference-id>187357</reference-id>
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  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.pmicareers.com</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.pmicareers.com</employer-url>
  <application-email></application-email>
  <application-url>http://www.pmicareers.com</application-url>
  <employer-name>Philip Morris International (PMI)</employer-name>
  <company-name>Philip Morris International (PMI)</company-name>
  <description>
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THE POSITION

The Data Manager will increase the implementation speed, the quality and the value of the Tobacco Molecular Farming platform by combining technical expertise and service orientation through the design and management of a data management system.

*Main accountabilities:*
• Maximize the appropriate use of information technology, data modeling and analysis techniques to support the implementation of the Tobacco Molecular Farming (TMF) platform
• Develop Quality by Design actionable plan to implement and maintain data management tools and capabilities
• Liaise between Computational Science & Bioinformatics and Tobacco Technology for development and maintenance of LIMS and ELN applications
• Manage the execution of the plans for the implementation of the TMF data management system
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, consistency and traceability of all data so that they meet the quality standards in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitor and report progress of data management, integration and analysis
• Ensure systematic application of six sigma principles for data driven process development
• Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data derived from TMF to guide research efforts in TAT aimed at identifying best material, practices and processes for successful molecular farming
• Act as technical leader to Senior Management

THE PERSON

*Education:*
• PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry or Physics with post-doctoral and work experience

*Work experience:*
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in the field of life sciences information management, more specifically informatics, data analysis and management
• Track record of several years of cutting edge research in this field as well as data analysis, information and knowledge management

*Additional skills and knowledge:*
• Expert and extensive knowledge of advanced principles, theories and concepts in the field of information and knowledge management, design of experiment and data analysis
• Key strengths: scientific creativity and passion for discovery, anticipation, risk taking, sense of purpose and people management
• Fluent English

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).

If you match our profile and you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, please reply to our on-line recruitment site http://www.pmicareers.com
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  <location>Neuchatel Switzerland</location>
  <title>Data Manager</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/119739-Data-Manager</url>
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    <package>Job Match</package>
    <package>Spotlight</package>
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