I was a bit frustrated today and just wanted to see what is out there for this career path. I found the following on amgens site and decided to write an update that I can use later on: At TMO Matt was the web savvy guy in the marketing department. Meeting the needs of internal clients he helped them refine their message for the web, made web site enhancements and drove the evolution of the site style and design. By partnering with a variety of internal marketing clients he managed content (html/css/images/javascript), refined product messages and introduced social media to the online portfolio. Leveraging his knowledge of technology and his strong interest in the social web he helped drive the TMO online web strategy. Matt is involved in both internal projects for marketing clients as well as interfacing with third party companies working on outsourced projects. Matt’s interest in web technology and biology help him to stay abreast of emerging technologies for the web including: exciting new javascript libraries for client side web applications, frameworks (django) for rapid web applicaiton development and nosql as an answer to some deficiencies and problems with relational databases on the internet. Amgens interesting job description
Looking for a digital, web-savvy, innovative candidate to work in Amgen’s Information Systems department to support the eMarketing, interactive needs of the Marketing internal client. Your passion for interactive media and technical talent with all social media outlets such as websites, banner ads, social networks, blogs, message boards, photo/video sites, wikis, handheld devices and online communities and new technologies are critical to the success of this position. This position is responsible for partnering closely with a variety of Marketing clients to help them design and execute their online strategies. It requires strong business analyst and project management skills in addition to excellent communication and organization skills. The candidate for this position must be well experienced in the digital industry and have the ability to help drive Amgen’s online strategies into the future. As the liaison into the Marketing department, this person will be responsible for all aspects of project development for interactive solutions including client interface on a daily basis, management of internal project teams, management of 3rd party suppliers and project finances. This person must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, work collaboratively on cross-functional teams, communicate status and issues appropriately and in the end, deliver on time, on budget and with high quality. The ultimate criteria for success will be the client’s satisfaction. In addition to supporting the Marketing client, this person will be responsible for staying abreast with new technologies and digital trends so as to educate their clients and peers on what’s going on in the market place. This person will also mentor the more junior members of the team in order to further develop their skill sets in the digital space. Basic Qualifications • BS degree in a technology field and • 10+ years of experience in full life-cycle management of small to large scale projects in an agency or other professional service businessPreferred Qualifications •MS degree in a technology field• 5+ years experience managing digital projects (website development, online advertising and/or CRM programs)•Experience in the pharma/biotech industry a plus•Knowledge of web site operation, web design, web information architecture, web servers, relational databases and other applied web technologies•Interactive and/or multimedia production knowledge / experience•Strong understanding of the web process, implication of privacy and user utilization.•Experience in software development process/lifecycle experience•Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects•Must exhibit strong leadership and problem resolution abilities•Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments•Intelligent with the insight and ability to see the bigger picture•Ability to interact effectively with all levels in the company•Excellent written and verbal communication skills•Excellent organization skills•Ability to take initiative and work independently•Tolerance for conflicting demands on time and resources•Ability to quickly adapt to change in priorities•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner•Ability to problem solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress
