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Prominent Pharmaceuticals Company

JOB TITLE: Project Manager - Technical I CLIENT: A prominent Pharmaceuticals Company CONTRACT: 12 months initial contract (5/22/2017) - there is a possibility of extension LOCATION: Collegeville - PA 19426 Pay Rate: To be discussed over the phone POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for implementation of new or revised labeling artwork for the company's Biopharmaceutical products. Colleague coordinates Artwork change control workflows for assigned products, markets, and/or vendors. Colleague fundamentally performs the ePALMS system (electronic Artwork and Labeling Management System) \"Market Coordinator\" role on behalf of WSR Regulatory Strategy functions at Country Offices (PCOs) and is the central Regulatory point of contact for the PGS (Global Services) plants/artwork centers. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Initiate and \"build\" Artwork Requests (PARs) on behalf of Markets, assuring all required information, specifications and/or supportive documentation is available for plants/artwork centers to execute the production of product labeling related packaging components. Liaises with market stakeholders and PGS plant and artwork centers, or demand management lines to coordinate any unique factors that need to be considered; documents agreement on artwork timelines across stakeholders; escalates any issues/concerns within ALIM functional line and/or relevant leadership for adjudication as necessary. Coordinate artwork change control logistics across multiple departments to assure regulatory timelines for implementation are met and that product supply is not interrupted. Support large-scale artwork change control projects with broad portfolio impact under the direction of more senior ALIM staff. Evaluates content of labeling updates and raises potential issues with WSR, PGS or relevant local Markets as appropriate to minimize impact on schedules. Retrieve documents and/or generate reports in response to queries from Regulatory Agencies (e.g. inspections) or Assistant General Counsel (e.g. product litigation cases related to labeling in distribution). ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS ALIM Market Implementation Specialists Regulatory Strategists Global Services Plant Coordinators and Artwork Centers Proofreaders (internal and external) Supply Demand Management Leads Marketing EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree plus 1 4 years relevant work experience. TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Document management tools used for storage, retrieval, and lifecycle management of labeling related secondary packaging components (e.g. ePALMS, GDMS - Global Document Management System, Agile, Pfzer Labeling End to End Tracking PfLEET, or similar systems). Packaging artwork review, copy editing or proofreading tools (e.g. Docu-Proof, TVT or similar tools). Position Comments visible to MSP and Supplier: Must have pharmaceutical experience in labeling, regulatory, or packaging. ***** What is the minimum education experience required?: Bachelor's degree plus 1 4 years relevant work experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our client in the wealth management and charitable sector, is seeking a Digital / Web Strategy Lead to join their team full time. The Digital / Web Strategy Lead will own and elevate the organizations public digital presence. This newly created role is responsible for transforming the website from a static, brochure-style experience into a high-performing digital engine that drives engagement, discovery, and measurable business outcomes.

This is a hybrid onsite role with required onsite days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in Malvern, PA.

Reporting into Marketing and working in close partnership with IT, Client Services, and cross functional stakeholders, this role will define the vision, roadmap, and governance for the public web experience and broader digital ecosystem. The role requires a strategic, outcome oriented digital experience strategist who can translate business needs into scalable, user centric web experiences and serve as the connective tissue between marketing strategy and technical execution.

While the role does not involve content creation or hands-on development, it carries end-to-end accountability for web strategy, structure, user experience, and performance. Over time, the role is expected to grow into a people leadership position.

Digital / Web Strategy Lead Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the public web experience, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and marketing growth goals.
• Reimagine the current website to support top of funnel discovery, engagement, and digital self-service, moving beyond a brochure style presence.
• Own site architecture, navigation, audience targeting, and user journeys to ensure clarity, relevance, and ease of use.
• Support and guide a successful website relaunch and ongoing optimization.
• Establish UX principles and standards with a strong focus on simplicity, accessibility, and performance.
• Champion data driven decision making using analytics, engagement metrics, and user insights to continuously improve the experience.
• Ensure the web experience supports visibility in search and emerging AI driven discovery channels.
• Serve as the strategic owner of the web platform and CMS (currently Drupal), with responsibility for evaluating and recommending future platform evolution.
• Act as a knowledgeable partner to IT translating business objectives into clear technical requirements and priorities.
• Oversee the broader digital ecosystem, including SEO, paid media, marketing automation, and attribution focused demand generation, in partnership with subject matter owners.
• Partner closely with Marketing, IT, Client Services, and other stakeholders to align digital priorities and execution.
• Collaborate with content, creative, and platform partners to ensure consistency, governance, and scalability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on web strategy, digital performance, and emerging opportunities.
• Establish governance frameworks that balance innovation, speed, compliance, and risk management.
• Prepare the function to scale, with the potential to lead and develop a team over time.

Digital / Web Strategy Lead Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in web strategy, digital experience management, or web product leadership.
• Strong background in financial services, wealth management, or similarly complex, regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading and evolving large-scale public web experiences with clear business outcomes.
• Deep understanding of CMS platforms, web analytics, SEO, and digital experience best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments; familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical direction without being hands-on technical.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of taking web experiences from Point A to Point B.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management and influence skills.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Design and Mechanical Engineer – Medical Devices

Join a global leader medical device company. Design and manufacture technology used in spine and orthopedic surgeries

You will work on the design and development of surgical implants and instruments, collaborating with engineers, surgeons, and cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market.

Full‑time | W2 | M-F 8am- 5pm | On site Audubon PA (outside of Philadelphia)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical and medical device design engineering experience.
• II and III medical device experience
• Experience with CREO or SolidWorks for mechanical design and documentation.
• Experience working within regulated environments (ISO 13485 / FDA).
• Ability to work in both engineering and clinical environments, including operating rooms and labs
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field.

Benefits:

Visa sponsorship supported within US

W2 contract

Audubon, PA (outside Philadelphia)

Bonus for relocation within US and annual bonuses

Work directly with surgeons

Full product development lifecycle exposure

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Lead the design and development of surgical instruments and implants using CAD software (CREO).
• Develop and maintain project plans and FDA-compliant Design History Files (DHF).
• Perform design verification and validation to ensure designs meet technical specifications.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure timely completion while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal prototype teams and external vendors for rapid prototyping and testing.
• Support preparation of regulatory submissions to the FDA.

Customer Engagement

• Work directly with surgeons and clinical users to gather product feedback and translate clinical needs into design requirements.
• Participate in product launches, sales training, and customer visits.
• Support surgical cases in the operating room to observe device performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing and product management to develop market strategies and forecasts.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to support production and commercialization.
• Conduct competitive and industry research to ensure innovative product development.

Product Lifecycle & Sustaining

• Support the lifecycle management of commercialized products.
• Drive design improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and engineering changes.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product performance and compliance.

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CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufacturers to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Prior retail reset or merchandising experience (preferred)
• Ability to successfully complete department, brand or general reset work activities as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively with store (client) personnel/management, regarding tasks, sales activities, promotions and client sales plan objectives.
• Reliable transportation - must be able to transport yourself and required product/materials from your residence to execute a variety of work (must be able to travel to multiple locations, typically between 25-40 miles - mileage reimbursement is provided). Associate that utilizes a personal vehicle for business purposes are required to maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and the minimum auto insurance coverage specified by the associate's state of residence.
• Language Skills: English is the primary language skill, however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

• This role is not expected to exceed 24 hrs. a week, although the company does maintain discretion to change the hours, based on the needs of the client and or business.
• Typical hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5pm, with occasional projects requiring early morning (5 am-6 am hrs.), overnight travel, weekends or evenings as well.
• Availability preferences: Monday through Friday, with availability to work: 2 or 3, 4-6 hour days, starting at 5 or 8 am.

• Basic computer literacy-using: MS Word, Outlook & Internet Explorer
• Regular access to a computer or printer (to check email, complete training & print reports)
• Ability to navigate and utilize a tablet and or smartphone technology, g. photo uploads & using apps
• Reliable Internet access

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance.
• The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high.
• Resets: can be very physical in nature. Reset activities could include: removing items from the shelf, moving shelves, building fixtures and displays, reorganizing the products according to the Plano-gram provided, replacing shelf tags, filling in new products and retrieving additional stock when necessary.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Associates are required to submit to a standard background check and drug screening as required when designated by the client.

Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Must be 18 or older

MUST have personal transportation

Reset and plan-o-gram experience REQUIRED

Must have daily access to a computer with internet connection

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!!

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring Part Time School Van Drivers - School District, Methacton, Eagleville Pa!

As a Part Time School Van Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trip and special event transportation may be available.

No experience is necessary to become a van driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school van driver.

School Van Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour
• Training Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes).
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
• Safety or Attendance bonuses**

Your day as a School Van Driver will include:

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the vehicle to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the vehicle clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Van Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
• People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Van Driver if you:

• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

We're a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work and innovate to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, we're in it for life!

The primary purpose of this job is to support the Operations Manager and Manufacturing Area Managers. The position is responsible for updating daily production plans, physical inventory counts, Oracle purchase orders, receiving and stocking purchased inventory, entering daily production data, updating efficiency files, and supporting ad hoc requests as needed.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Viant Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.
• Analyze Oracle WIP moves and update daily production plan.
• Manage consumable inventory min/max levels, including physical inventory counts.
• Create and submit Oracle PO requests.
• Communicate inventory orders with Buyer, Team leads and Operators.
• Receive, Unpack, Stock and Lock Inventory
• Data entry of production logs and maintenance of production reporting system
• Build and produce weekly, monthly, quarterly efficiency reports.
• Organize and file production records.
• Perform other cross functional administrative support as needed, including but not limited to: inventory related assignments, training & development and maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years related experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Research skills and the ability to conduct data analysis with the ability to conjoin complex formulas.
• Excellent data entry skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced level Excel skills (Pivot Tables & charting)
• Ability to comprehend and edit code (visual basic).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance

#INDMP

The Senior Scientist will play a key role in the development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and execution of molecular analytical methods supporting gene therapy process development and/or Manufacturing. If you are looking to be part of a highly technical environment with opportunities for growth and new challenges, this role may be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute molecular method development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and lifecycle management to support gene therapy process development/manufacturing and transfer to GMP testing.
• Design, perform, and interpret complex experiments with minimal supervision to evaluate vector genomes and related molecular attributes using nucleic acid–based technologies (qPCR, dPCR, ddPCR).
• Provide robust in-process analytics and product characterization support for analytical assays that support Process Development and/or Manufacturing, including support of investigations and technical troubleshooting.
• Present data and project updates at cross-functional meetings and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making.
• Support analytical method qualification activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and data review processes to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory alignment.
• Work with molecular assays as a primary responsibility and, as needed, support analytical testing across additional assay platforms

Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related discipline with 6–10 years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 3–5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in development, optimization, transfer, and execution of molecular analytical methods, particularly PCR-based assays (qPCR, dPCR/ddPCR) for nucleic acid quantification and characterization.
• Experience supporting gene therapy programs, including molecular assays for vector genome titer, residual DNA analysis, and other nucleic acid–based characterization methods.
• Strong expertise in assay troubleshooting, experimental design, and data analysis to support process development, method qualification, and product characterization

In this role, you will report to the Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Collegeville, PA

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00 am -3:30 pm

Pay Range: $20.00/hr. - $22.00/hr.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling required

• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment or familiarity with lab processes and procedures preferred

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and other inventory management systems.

• Proficient in digital tools and systems, including IM, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

• Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting handheld technology in fast-paced environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

• Highly organized, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Previous experience working in a GMPregulated facility.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

The Inventory Technician is responsible for performing routine tasks at a customer site to support inventory management and operational efficiency. This role involves handling consumables, chemicals, samples, and other materials while ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will:

• Facilitate orders for consumable lab inventory replenishment and ensure timely restocking at point-of-use locations.

• Receive and process inbound shipments from carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and others.

• Manage and maintain customer stockroom inventory, including daily replenishment across the site.

• Handle chemicals and hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.

• Maintain and inspect safety stations to ensure readiness and compliance.

• Perform basic shipping duties and support production packaging, cylinder delivery/pickup, waste disposal, and glass washing.

• Utilize handheld devices (e.g., palm scanners/readers) and computer systems (Avantor and customer platforms) for accurate inventory tracking and reporting.

• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure adherence to established processes.

• Conduct inventory control activities including:Monitoring slow-moving and obsolete stock; Performing cycle counts and annual physical inventories; Generating inventory reports and customer metrics

• Coordinate schedules with team members to ensure coverage and workflow continuity.

• Demonstrate flexibility in daily tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet operational needs.

• Provide excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude and act as a liaison for inventory-related inquiries.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations and customer satisfaction.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Position: Account Manager

Location: Malvern, PA (4 days a week on-site)

Permanent role

Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, sales-focused Senior Account Manager to lead and grow client relationships while managing high-volume IT contract hiring programs. This role combines new business development, account growth, and operational delivery, serving as a trusted advisor to clients while driving revenue, expansion, and hiring performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT staffing sales, account management, and workforce solutions, with a proven ability to grow accounts and deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow enterprise and mid-market client accounts, driving revenue through strategic account development and expansion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary client contact, delivering consultative workforce solutions for IT contractor hiring.
• Lead end-to-end client engagement, from sales discovery and requirement qualification to hiring delivery and ongoing account management.
• Drive high-volume, transactional IT contract hiring, ensuring speed, quality, and fulfillment performance.
• Identify and execute new business opportunities, including upsell and cross-sell of staffing and workforce solutions.
• Develop and manage account growth strategies, including penetration plans, pipeline development, and revenue forecasting.
• Partner with recruiting teams to optimize delivery, improve submission quality, and increase fill ratios.
• Maintain executive-level client communication, including QBRs, performance reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics, hiring KPIs, and revenue targets.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and account performance reports.
• Proactively manage escalations, risks, and client challenges to ensure high client satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT staffing sales, account management, workforce solutions, or recruiting operations, with a strong emphasis on client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Proven success managing enterprise accounts and high-volume IT contract hiring programs.
• Demonstrated ability to close new business and expand existing accounts.
• Strong consultative selling skills, including needs discovery, solution positioning, and negotiation.
• Experience qualifying technical hiring requirements and managing large hiring pipelines.
• Highly analytical, with experience managing sales metrics, KPIs, forecasting, and reporting.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.