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. 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) 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 Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.