About the role
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: A strategic leader with experience managing Evidence Synthesis teams including Systematic and Targeted Literature Reviews, and an ability to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Typically, manages a department or small unity that includes multiple teams lead by managers overseeing establishing high standards and ensuring excellence in execution and delivery. Builds effective client relationships and acts as strategic advisor on strategic or large engagements.
Responsibilities JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of intangibles. Can gather input from peers but is independent in how they use that advice
Fully independent for most projects and supports overall team management initiatives (e.g. recruiting, training/coaching)
Faces complex problems that require extensive investigation & analysis
Manages a department or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers or team leads
Provides leadership and management at the project level related to technical planning, execution and delivery
Builds effective client relationships and acts as strategic advisor on projects, taking lead on conversations with clients (assist with/provide demos, capabilities presentations, client conversations on project scoping, project issues)
Maintains target utilization for themselves, team, projects
Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, staffing
Owns key operational initiatives at the team level, including standardization efforts and processes implementation (ie introduction of a new tool, operation, software, etc)
Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or PhD, PharmD or MD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Health Economics or other relevant scientific fields.
Experience: 8-10 years of experience at a minimum in the clinical trials or health research or
consulting environment plus at least 2 years of professional management. May require additional experience depending on focus area.
Skills Thorough understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process combined with business acumen.
Comfortable presenting and interfacing with senior executive clients. Strong technical-
writing, oral communication and presentation skills, excellent use of the English language.
Curious, collaborative, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, without the need for significant
infrastructure and support, and with an understanding of the dynamics of high-growth companies;
the ability to work effectively in a demanding, challenging, rapidly changing environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain respect and influence management team, board
members, the customer and prospect communities, and personnel at all levels.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to execute in complex situations at the tactical level.
Experience, vision, creativity, scope, integrity, leadership skills, prestige and intellect to enhance the
existing organization and constructively contribute to the strategic direction of Cytel
About Cytel
Cytel is the world’s leading data-science CRO, driving advancements in human health through robust analytics and innovative clinical trial software. For nearly four decades, we have set the standard in adaptive trial design, leveraging extensive data insights to inform strategy throughout every phase of drug development and commercialization. Our mission is clear: accelerate drug development, enhance success rates, and deliver better patient outcomes. With a comprehensive suite of services from innovative trial design to end-to-end biometrics and real-world evidence, our specialized, multidisciplinary team ensures optimal strategies for preclinical research, trial execution, market access, and reimbursement.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel has a global presence with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about how Cytel is harnessing the power of data to advance human health at www.cytel.com.
About the role
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: A strategic leader with experience managing Evidence Synthesis teams including Systematic and Targeted Literature Reviews, and an ability to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Typically, manages a department or small unity that includes multiple teams lead by managers overseeing establishing high standards and ensuring excellence in execution and delivery. Builds effective client relationships and acts as strategic advisor on strategic or large engagements.
Responsibilities JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of intangibles. Can gather input from peers but is independent in how they use that advice
Fully independent for most projects and supports overall team management initiatives (e.g. recruiting, training/coaching)
Faces complex problems that require extensive investigation & analysis
Manages a department or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers or team leads
Provides leadership and management at the project level related to technical planning, execution and delivery
Builds effective client relationships and acts as strategic advisor on projects, taking lead on conversations with clients (assist with/provide demos, capabilities presentations, client conversations on project scoping, project issues)
Maintains target utilization for themselves, team, projects
Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, staffing
Owns key operational initiatives at the team level, including standardization efforts and processes implementation (ie introduction of a new tool, operation, software, etc)
Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or PhD, PharmD or MD in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Health Economics or other relevant scientific fields.
Experience: 8-10 years of experience at a minimum in the clinical trials or health research or
consulting environment plus at least 2 years of professional management. May require additional experience depending on focus area.
Skills Thorough understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process combined with business acumen.
Comfortable presenting and interfacing with senior executive clients. Strong technical-
writing, oral communication and presentation skills, excellent use of the English language.
Curious, collaborative, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, without the need for significant
infrastructure and support, and with an understanding of the dynamics of high-growth companies;
the ability to work effectively in a demanding, challenging, rapidly changing environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain respect and influence management team, board
members, the customer and prospect communities, and personnel at all levels.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to execute in complex situations at the tactical level.
Experience, vision, creativity, scope, integrity, leadership skills, prestige and intellect to enhance the
existing organization and constructively contribute to the strategic direction of Cytel
About Cytel
Cytel is the world’s leading data-science CRO, driving advancements in human health through robust analytics and innovative clinical trial software. For nearly four decades, we have set the standard in adaptive trial design, leveraging extensive data insights to inform strategy throughout every phase of drug development and commercialization. Our mission is clear: accelerate drug development, enhance success rates, and deliver better patient outcomes. With a comprehensive suite of services from innovative trial design to end-to-end biometrics and real-world evidence, our specialized, multidisciplinary team ensures optimal strategies for preclinical research, trial execution, market access, and reimbursement.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cytel has a global presence with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more about how Cytel is harnessing the power of data to advance human health at www.cytel.com.