I'm excited to announce we have an opening for a reference librarian. So if you or someone you know would be interested, please have them do this:
1. Apply at the website below and use my name.
2. Send me their resume to this email address.
3. Feel free to call with me any questions, however, keep in mind, I'm not a hiring manager or a recruiter.
All the best, Stephanie 727 743 5995.
Reference Librarian Manager - 00001616
Description
Under general direction of the Director of Quality Assurance, the candidate will manage the library of scientific literature and resources necessary to the conduct of Xcendas
services. The candidate will also develop search protocols and conduct literature searches to support scientific/medical content and proposals, and manage all requisite copyright permissions.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
Research services: Includes all areas of research needed either for projects or for in-house business needs. Also includes investigating and implementing cost-effective alternatives
for information sources.
Research and negotiate contracts with publishers for article/library access (eg, Elsevier) for Xcenda and coordinate access across the AmerisourceBergen sister companies
Conduct basic literature searches in PubMed or EMBASE for sales opportunities, such as proposal development, agency pitch presentations, or capabilities presentations
Provide guidance internally on the development of literature search protocols in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and other reference databases
Draft search protocols to support literature reviews (systematic and narrative) on behalf of pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturers or other scientific organizations,
in collaboration with scientific and clinical colleagues
Mine relevant information resources and perform selective dissemination of information to decision-makers
Knowledge and access management:
Includes strategic management of the full life-cycle of information resources for cost-effective access and distribution as well as licensing and copyright. Also includes centralized
tracking of resources used in projects to create and maintain mechanism for projecting information resource costs.
Obtain full-text articles for project or business needs, and manage the ordering, tracking, and indexing of full-text electronic articles ordered and received (eg,
via PubMed)
Oversee the cataloguing and updating of the Resource Depot of reference sources, including drug information resources (eg, DrugDex), pricing (eg, REDBOOK), text books,
etc
Navigate and manage copyright permissions, including the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), as required by customers or as dictated by project type. These may include
tracking CCC agreements, obtaining permissions for article dissemination, or obtaining permissions for figure reprints
Manage key resources stored in Xcendas central information repository (ie, Knowledge Central)
Writing/Editing:
Includes writing, editing, and copy editing either for projects or for in-house business needs.
Research, write, and/or copy-edit articles for Xcendas Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Quarterly newsletter
Assist in drafting proposals (eg, for systematic literature reviews)
Perform copy-writing for business needs
Prepare submissions (manuscript preparation and online submission) of Xcenda-developed articles to journals
Generate bibliographies of potentially relevant sources to support project needs (eg, to support the development of manuscripts or dossiers)
Develop study protocols and data table templates in support of literature review projects; assist with completion and/or review of data tables literature reviews and
dossiers
General:
Conduct research and provide information on competitors
Contribute to the development and sharing of literature searching and scientific writing and publication best practices to ensure and maintain the highest quality output
consistent with Xcendas mission and vision
Support of new business development efforts regarding the evidence synthesis and meta-analysis work type
Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of all services
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Masters degree in a relevant discipline (eg, MLS) as the minimum educational requirement with at least 4-6 years of library science experience.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Strong experience in systematic literature review methodology and practice
Proven experience conducting literature searches
Experience in reporting findings of literature reviews (eg, bibliographies, PRISMA flow diagram)
Experience in copy-writing
Detail-oriented and experienced with copy-editing
Structured and well organized with excellent work ethic
Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain high quality work output in a fast- paced dynamic environment while working on multiple projects
Functions well in a team atmosphere
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate complex material in presentations and discussions in a straightforward manner
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and associated software
Proficiency with MEDLINE required; proficiency with EMBASE, PsycINFO, and other reference databases preferred
Proficiency with reference management software (eg, Reference Manager, EndNote) preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
1. Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, and hearing.
2. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
3. 75% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
4. Associate is frequently required to stand, walk, (or otherwise be mobile).
5. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.
Organization
: Xcenda
Job
: Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Schedule
: Full-time
Primary Location
: United States
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Stephanie Blay
Dunedin, FL 34698
727.373.2656 (O)
727.743.5995 (C)