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Systems Analyst / Business Analyst – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is a leading IT Consultancy and we are currently recruiting for permanent Systems Analyst / Business Analyst to work on an interesting variety of customer projects based in Switzerland or London.  Key technical skills for this Systems Analyst / Business Analyst role include:

The successful Systems Analyst/Business Analyst will have:

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Can do attitude and flexibility.

Experience of working in B2B systems for medium enterprises.  The role encompasses:

  • engagement with business users to accurately and efficiently capture business needs sufficient to generate functional specifications with minimal supervision working in a technical development environment
  • would suit candidates from a technical development background as will be working with applications developers to provide relevant and sufficient functional details to enable developers to build and unit test with confidence
  • defining testing scenarios and scripts as well as performing testing activities to confirm successful Systems Testing and preparation for User Acceptance Testing
  • ability to operate comfortably and independently in the role for projects ranging from 30 to 200 development (build) days
  • demonstrating ability to monitor and report project progress to business and IT management in a succinct and timely manner.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful IT Services organisation and be part of growing its business further.

In return OCS Consulting can offer:

  • a competitive and flexible benefits package
  • career development and career based training
  • cross training into additional technologies
  • dynamic working environment
  • varied project work within a broad customer base.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Java/J2EE Developer – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is a leading IT Consultancy and we are currently recruiting for permanent Java/J2EE Developers to work on an interesting variety of customer projects based in Switzerland or London.  Key technical skills for this Java / J2EE Developer role include:

  • Java / J2EE
  • OO Concepts
  • Multi-threading
  • MVC Design Pattern
  • Spring
  • Hibernate
  • JavaScript, AJAX, json, HTML, XHTML, CSS, SML, XSLT
  • Web Services, Tomcat, SQL/RDBMS, Eclipse and Subversion.

 Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Desirable skills for this Java / J2EE Developer role:

  • Struts, Swing, SEAM JBOSS, JBOSS or Websphere, Mavan, OO Analysis & Design/UML, JUnit, Socket programming, C++ and JNI for device integration, Technical Team Leading. Good training opportunity to develop these skills.

 In return OCS Consulting can offer:

  • a competitive and flexible benefits package
  • career development and career based training
  • cross training into additional technologies
  • dynamic working environment
  • varied project work within a broad customer base.

 For further information please email CV info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

.Net Programmer / Developer – ASP/C#/VB.NET/SQL – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is now recruiting for an additional experienced .NET Programmer/Developer to work on a number of our client projects based in Switzerland or London, joining an experienced development team.  OCS undertakes business software development and support contracts for our clients and as such require experienced .NET Programmers/Developers to join us and help expand our growing division.

Candidates must have 5+ years Microsoft Web and Client/Server application development and support experience using:

  • HTML, CSS, Javascript
  • C# and/or VB.Net
  • Net
  • Net
  • nHibernate
  • MS SQL Server with strong SQL and Stored Procs.

Desirable complementary technical skills are:

  • Analysis and design/UML
  • Graphic design/Photoshop
  • SharePoint or SQL Server DBA.
  • Cross training opportunities available.

Commercial awareness, team working and excellent English verbal and written communication skills are essential to succeed in this customer facing role.

In return OCS Consulting can offer:

  • a competitive and flexible benefits package
  • career development and career based training
  • cross training into additional technologies
  • dynamic working environment
  • varied project work within a broad customer base.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

PowerBuilder Developer – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is a leading IT services and consulting company has a vacancy for an experienced PowerBuilder Developer to work on a variety of interesting business software development and support projects for our corporate clients.

PowerBuilder Developer candidates must have 5+ years commercial PowerBuilder/SQL Server development and support experience including:

  • thorough understanding of Object Oriented principles
  • PowerBuilder v9-11 (12.5 not essential but beneficial)
  • in depth SQL and stored procedures using MS SQL Server 2000/2005
  • some web application development with exposure to Java and or .net.

This PowerBuilder Developer role will provide an excellent opportunity to maintain your PowerBuilder skill set as well as cross training to Java/J2EE or .net technologies. Commercial awareness, team working and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to succeed in this client facing role.

In return OCS Consulting can offer:

  • a competitive and flexible benefits package
  • career development and career based training
  • cross training into additional technologies
  • dynamic working environment
  • varied project work within a broad customer base.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Application Support Analyst – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is currently recruiting for a permanent Applications Support Analyst to work in Switzerland or London.  The successful Application Support Analyst will be providing reactive and proactive support to incidents and problems along with problem management and problem tracking ownership.  Key accountabilities for Application Support Analyst:

  • Responsible for the stability an availability of all Legacy and Oracle based applications within production, non-production and DR
  • Application Server and Support including timely identification, resolution of incidents adhering to agreed SLAs; support intra-day/overnight batch jobs and data feeds; assist DBA/Apps teams with loads/refreshes/releases etc; improve end-to-end processes; perform routine tasks such as manual feeds/data loads; participate in acceptance testing and deployment of new applications/releases; develop an knowledge base
  • Establish and monitor effective processes and procedures for managing the production and non-production application environments including maintenance tasks, incident and problem management, backup and restore, patch management, access controls/security.

 Key Technical skills for Application Support Analyst:

  • Database support – SQL query, performance monitoring tools preferably in an Oracle environment
  • Solid understanding of MS Server OS (2003/2007)
  • Knowledge of web services
  • Knowledge of SQL and stored procedures
  • Experience of supporting software systems based on J2EE or VB
  • Knowledge of Windows infrastructure/desktop/Servers

 Essential for successful Application Support Analyst:

  • Experience of working in a fast paced IT Support environment
  • Flexibility – understanding the business critical nature of the role
  • Ability to communicate at all levels with strong written documentation skills
  • Initiative, self-starter, can-do attitude, structured and works well within a team environment.

 In return OCS Consulting can offer:

  • a competitive and flexible benefits package
  • career development and career based training
  • cross training into additional technologies
  • dynamic working environment
  • varied project work within a broad customer base.

 For further information please email CV to   info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Data Scientist – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is currently looking for a Data Scientist (SAS) to join its expanding team. If you’re passionate about solving business problems with statistical and mathematical models and would like to join a leading consultancy with offices in Switzerland, The Netherlands and UK and programming with SAS, please read on…

Your profile

You are experienced in transforming big data to added value for our clients. You want to help our clients to understand and make use of their data to improve their processes and inform their decision making. Furthermore you are responsible for the development and deployment of modern machine learning, statistical and ensemble methods for finding patterns and models from business and operational data. You use analytics and data to understand business KPIs and to develop ways to extend them towards increasing fidelity or insight.

In addition, you:

  • should hold a Bachelor or Master degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning)
  • should bring at least 3-5 years of IT experience together with SAS, R or SPSS programming
  • have a good understanding of business processes and information flows
  • are professionally proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
  • have an enthusiastic and motivated personality
  • have an independent and pro-active attitude.

In return we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. You will be rewarded with the chance to work for the leading companies in their industry. To ensure you are well equipped for the task, we offer you the required training and exposure to experienced and motivated colleagues who can teach you the tricks of the trade.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Clinical Statistician – (Permanent)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious SAS consultancy with a powerful and successful consultancy base. As a Clinical Statistician you will provide the statistical input into Phase I – IV clinical trial development, perform the analysis of clinical trial data, and provide statistical input into the reporting of clinical trial results. Your activities will consist of preparing the analysis plans and write detailed specifications for analysis files, tables, listings and figures. You interpret analyses and write statistical sections of study reports, producing the statistical deliverables and/or exploratory analysis of important clinical development consequence for one or more clinical trials.

Your profile

You have familiarity with moderately complex statistical methods that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials and have a working knowledge of SAS Base and SAS Macro. You know what it means to work in a regulated environment and are aware of the importance of quality. You are able to deliver within the expected timeframe. In addition, you:

  • hold a Master degree in biostatistics or related field
  • bring at least three years of relevant working experience
  • have experience with working in a regulated environment
  • have strong working knowledge of SAS software
  • are at least SAS Clinical Trials certified, or the willingness to obtain the certificate
  • are professionally proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
  • have an enthusiastic and motivated personality
  • have an independent and pro-active attitude.

In return we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. You will be rewarded with the chance to work for the leading companies in their industry. To ensure you are well equipped for the task, we offer you the required training and exposure to experienced and motivated colleagues who can teach you the tricks of the trade.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Clinical Programmer – (Permanent)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious SAS consultancy with a powerful and successful consultancy base. As a Programmer you will be responsible for reporting (clinical) trials. Your activities will consist of the analysis and reporting of clinical and pre-clinical trials using the SAS programming language. Our clients are leading companies in the life sciences industry in areas such as pharmaceutics, nutrition, and devices. Activities are undertaken at the clients’ offices or at OCS’ offices in Switzerland or the Netherlands.

Your profile

You have sound knowledge of SAS Base and SAS Macro. You know what it means to work in a regulated environment and are aware of the importance of quality. You are able to deliver within the expected timeframe. Furthermore you know how to adapt to your working environment: formal when required, informal when possible.

In addition, you:

  • hold a Bachelor or Master degree
  • bring at least three years of experience with SAS Base and SAS Macro
  • have experience with CDISC
  • have affinity with clinical trials and related areas of work
  • have experience with working in a regulated environment
  • are at least SAS Base certified, or have the willingness to obtain the certificate
  • are professionally proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
  • have an enthusiastic and motivated personality
  • have an independent and pro-active attitude.

In return we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. You will be rewarded with the chance to work for the leading companies in their industry. To ensure you are well equipped for the task, we offer you the required training and exposure to experienced and motivated colleagues who can teach you the tricks of the trade.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

Clinical Data Manager – (Permanent)

OCS Consulting is currently looking for a Clinical Data Manager to join its expanding team. If you’re passionate about data management of (clinical) trials and would like to join a leader in consulting and SAS working either in Switzerland or The Netherlands please read on…

Your profile

Your activities will consist of providing timely and professional ongoing management of clinical trial data of phase I, II, III and IV (clinical) trials. Our clients are active in the life sciences sector, e.g. pharmaceuticals, nutrition and medical devices. Activities are undertaken at the clients’ offices or at OCS’ offices in Switzerland or the Netherlands.

In addition, you:

  • hold an academic degree in a scientific or technical
  • have experience in clinical data management
  • have experience with Clintrial, or a similar clinical data management system
  • have preferable experience with CDISC/CDASH
  • have preferable experience with SAS or similar software
  • demonstrate the ability to take initiatives, work independently and precise
  • are fluent in English, both spoken and written
  • have an enthusiastic and motivated personality
  • have an independent and pro-active attitude
  • have excellent communications skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary project team.

In return we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. You will be rewarded with the chance to work for the leading companies in their industry. To ensure you are well equipped for the task, we offer you the required training and exposure to experienced and motivated colleagues who can teach you the tricks of the trade.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com

CDISC AdAM Expert – (Permanent)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious SAS consultancy with a powerful and successful consultancy base. As a CDISC ADaM expert you will provide advice and consultancy to our clients regarding the definition and implementation of ADaM standards, and for keeping our staff trained on the topic of ADaM. Hands-on activities will consist of the analysis and reporting of clinical trials using the SAS and R programming languages. Our clients are leading companies in the life sciences industry in areas such as pharmaceutics, nutrition, and devices. Activities are undertaken at the clients’ offices or at OCS’ offices in Switzerland or the Netherlands.

Your profile

You have sound knowledge of SAS and CDISC standards. You know what it means to work in a regulated environment and are aware of the importance of quality. You are able to deliver within the expected timeframe. Furthermore you know how to adapt to your working environment: formal when required, informal when possible. In addition, you:

  • hold a Bachelor or Master degree
  • bring at least three years of experience with SAS (Base and Macro)
  • have an excellent understanding of the CDISC ADaM standard
  • have affinity with clinical trials and related areas of work
  • have experience with working in a regulated environment
  • are at least SAS Base certified, or have the willingness to obtain the certificate
  • are professionally proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
  • have an independent and pro-active attitude
  • have the authorisation and eligibility to live and work in Switzerland or the Netherlands.

In return we offer:

Join a company that values long-term relationships with staff, clients and partners. All our relationships are based on a partnership model of collaboration, trust and respect. Our employees are vital to our success and we aim to attract the best people who will stay and grow with us. You will be rewarded with the chance to work for the leading companies in their industry. To ensure you are well equipped for the task, we offer you the required training and exposure to experienced and motivated colleagues who can teach you the tricks of the trade.

For further information please email CV to info.ch@ocs-consulting.com