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Friday, July 17, 2009
Dendreon – A company to watch
Dendreon Corp. , the Seattle-based drug maker, is looking at Atlanta's south side for an $80 million manufacturing facility that could create at least 300 jobs.
Dendreon (NASDAQ: DNDN) is seeking FDA approval for a treatment -- Provenge -- that helps deal with prostate cancer that does not respond to traditional hormone therapy. The drug spurs the white cells to attack the prostate cancer. Companies competing in this space are Cell Genesys and Biovax.
Dendreon did not immediately comment. Atlanta Business Chronicle first broke the news of Dendreon's interest in Atlanta in its July 17 print edition. The company plans to seek FDA approval by fall or early 2010, the company said. Provenge is unlike existing chemotherapy drugs, which aim to destroy tumor cells by poisoning them.
As part of the Dendreon treatment, a type of white cell (an immune cell) called a dendritic cell, is removed from the patient and exposed to a protein in the Dendreon lab. This protein is found in prostate tumor cells. The white cells are then re-infused into the patient. The idea is that this trains the body's immune system to attack tumor cells.
Dendreon's approach to cancer treatment is unique, said Dr. Omer Kucuk, professor of hematology and oncology at Emory Winship Cancer Institute. "Most of the treatments we have now for cancer are drugs that [have] a lot of side effects [and] are difficult to give," Kucuk said. "This is kind of a short treatment."
Provenge, Kucuk said, is "an exciting new drug because its a vaccine and a new way of treating cancer." According to a clinical trial of 512 men with prostate cancer that no longer responded to hormonal therapy, there was a 4.1 month difference in median survival of the treatment group compared to the control group. Also 42 percent of the treated were alive at three years versus 23 percent of the controls, the company reported at a recent industry meeting.
The company also noted there is a lot of logistics in the process, as the blood cells of the patient have to be sent to the drug company for treatment and returned to the doctor to be reinfused in that specific patient. That could be another reason Dendreon picked a location close to the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Dendreon might be positioning itself for the impending FDA approval with the potential Atlanta facility, said Kucuk, who is not involved, or familiar, with any potential Atlanta deal. Dendreon's entry into Atlanta is a positive development for the city because it will add jobs and boost the tax base. Also, Buford, Ga., is home to Theragenics Corp. (NYSE: TGX), which makes Theraseed, a treatment for prostate cancer.
The operations will also improve the area's reputation as a cradle for science and medicine, said Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society and an Emory professor. It will also help attract scientists and doctors to the area and spur collaboration with local research universities, such as Emory University, Brawley said. The operation will spur "the exchange of ideas and that's how science improves," Brawley said.
The company manufactures Provenge for its clinical trials at a plant in Seattle, and at a similar plant in Morris Plains, N.J. Dendreon is expanding the New Jersey plant.
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/07/13/daily99.html
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Free Seminar to learn LinkedIn
"The Basics of LinkedIn" with Troy Johnson
In this clinic we will review basic LinkedIn skills, how to build a profile, build a network and find a contact to land the interview. Troy will walk you through the steps necessary to insure your profile will be found on LinkedIn as well enabling you to find the employers that are hiring.
Troy will discuss some of the advanced features of LinkedIn that enable you to prepare for the interview and how to advertise yourself so employers will seek you out. He will also review how Social Media is changing the rules and why it can be a great tool to you in your career.
Attendees who register in advance at: http://basicsoflinkedin.eventbrite.com/ will receive a copy of the presentation for further review. Troy will be available to address your questions in a Q&A session following the presentation.
Basics of LinkedIn - Alpharetta First United Methodist | Jul 16, 2009 | Free |
Friday, July 10, 2009
Project Control Schedule Analyst
Project Control Schedule Analyst position at the GE office in Norcross
Granite Services is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the position of a Project Control Schedule Analyst at the General Electric office in Norcross, GA. Candidates must be willing to travel to and gain access to nuclear power plants in the Southeast US. Therefore, all applicants must (ideally) be a US citizen, or be a permanent US resident (possess a Green Card).
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Project Control Manager, the Project Control Schedule Analyst must possess the ability to create, modify, and update a power plant installation and maintenance schedule, as well as identify and resolve schedule conflicts. The Project Control Schedule Analyst must participate in diverse groups, establish effective communications with the project team, and produce aproject schedule analysis (verbal and graphical) for the client. The Project Control Schedule Analyst is responsible for schedule data interpretation and analysis data from multiple projects, consolidated report generation and the presentation of analytical results to client in formal settings. The Project Control Schedule Analyst must be familiar with cost accounting,
financial analysis, project management, and risk assessment.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Maintain the standard Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Manage and create project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as applicable. Monitor P3e global activity codes, calendars, and resources. Provide project management with recommendations for improved schedule performance and appropriate corrective action alternatives. Update and maintain project schedules and provide periodic updates to project management. Provide the Project Control Manager with regular scheduling / cost control updates and reports. Review project closure data and reports, submit closed projects to project control COE. Maintain standardization of process during project execution. Coordinate project planning and execution with regional client Service Managers. Travel to project sites and regional offices as required to support outages and project control needs. Generate target and final as worked project schedules.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Possess a high level of organizational ability, and demonstrated leadership
through decision-making. - Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Familiarity with office formats and procedures, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet. Expert with project management software and Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in resource loading and planning projects. - Experience in developing WBS and CPM Diagrams.
- Two years experience as a project scheduler, or 5 years experience in Engineering, Construction and Project Control.
- With direct experience Developing, Maintaining, updating, modifying project schedules utilizing Primavera products, ideally P3 e/c Enterprise 4.1 or later, Primavera Contractor, or P3 Planner.
- Two years experience in Cost Engineering and Planning and Scheduling in the office and field and or 5 years combined experience in cost engineering, planning and scheduling.
- Knowledge in industry practices and standards as it relates to project controls.
- Experience in project cost analysis and familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable concepts and process, as well as expertise in cash flow analysis and concepts.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The ideal candidate will have experience with large steam power train and nuclear power plants. Candidate must be available to support maintenance planning and execution including interface with client scheduling systems and processes. Position may include short periods (up to two weeks) of down time between planning and maintenance events. Planning may include short site visits, office work in Norcross, GA and work from home.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed following federal guidelines.
Typical field employee benefits will be provided.
Granite International (a GE-affiliate) provides competitive wages, and is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Older job seekers struggle with age barriers
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31715378/ns/business-careers/
Like many unemployed older workers, 64-year old Allan Kellum fears his age has made it harder to find a new job. At a recent job fair, Kellum expressed interest in a supervisory role coordinating an international health assistance program. A recruiter set him straight: "The people applying for that are young."
So now Kellum, who lives in McLean, Va., takes no chances. He's deleted his college graduation date from his resume and reduced the number of years it covers. He's hoping that will help move his resume past any screeners who would be put off by his age.
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