Vice President of Clinical Consulting Strategies

We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for a Vice President of Clinical Consulting Strategies to join our exceptional Strategic Consulting Team. Our mission is to offer pioneering insights throughout the design, statistical methodologies, and decision-making processes in the development of therapeutic products. In this vital role, you will enhance Cytel's reputation for excellence by spearheading strategic initiatives for clients across pharma, biotech, and medical devices. As a distinguished professional in clinical development, you will be instrumental in staying ahead of trends in clinical trial design and statistical methodologies while elevating Cytel's profile in the global clinical development landscape. We are looking for candidates who possess extensive experience orchestrating Phase I-IV clinical trials focused on novel therapeutics. Familiarity with related quantitative fields - such as adaptive designs, clinical pharmacology, data science, or model-informed drug development - will be particularly advantageous. Depending on your expertise, the role may also involve consulting on clinical safety, regulatory, and market access strategies to accelerate patient access to groundbreaking health technologies. Key Responsibilities: Establish yourself as a recognized authority in clinical development, regulatory strategy, market access, and quantitative methods. Guide clients in optimizing their clinical development plans, trial designs, and frameworks for evidence generation. Innovate methodologies and generate thought leadership content for conferences, publications, and webinars. Business Development and Client Management: Champion business development efforts while managing accounts and overseeing project delivery across a diverse client base. Identify and address emerging client needs with inventive solutions that meet Cytel's quality and revenue goals. Serve as the primary contact for Strategic Design Consulting engagements, fostering enduring client partnerships. Expertise in Scientific and Clinical Domains: Leverage your extensive clinical development expertise to design and implement effective clinical research studies, incorporating innovative methodologies. Act as a subject matter expert for specific accounts and therapeutic areas, collaborating with internal consultants and associates. Engage with senior client leaders and regulatory agencies (FDA/EMA) to refine and enhance development strategies. Leadership and Mentorship: Inspire and lead a team of high-performing consultants and analysts, showcasing strategic thinking and scientific rigor. Represent Cytel within the industry, demonstrating strong leadership abilities and the capacity to influence key stakeholders. Collaborate across departments within Cytel’s Strategic Consulting and other business units. Qualifications: MD, MD/PhD; desirable subspecialty training or clinical experience. A minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting, clinical trials, or health research. Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence client decision-making processes to unlock transformational opportunities. Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D landscape and keen business acumen to grasp broader industry dynamics. Strategic thinker with global perspective, analytical expertise, and tactical execution capabilities in complex settings. Proven success in team leadership, mentoring junior colleagues, and delivering impactful consulting projects. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies (FDA/EMA) and key opinion leaders to enhance development strategies. Ability to design and implement contemporary clinical studies within comprehensive development strategies. Robust knowledge of relevant disease areas or technical domains in product development. Thorough understanding of clinical regulatory requirements, ICH/GCP guidelines, and ethical standards. Dynamic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. Why Choose Cytel? Make a significant impact on the evolution of drug development for clients globally. Join Cytel at a crucial time, with abundant growth opportunities leading to senior leadership roles. Collaborate with and learn from some of the most talented and innovative professionals in the industry. Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer, dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-11