Strategic Leadership:
- Define and implement the project management vision, governance model, and operating framework.
- Align project delivery strategy with business growth objectives.
- Act as a senior escalation point for critical programs and risks.
Portfolio & Delivery Oversight:
- Oversee large, high-value programs.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Drive standardized methodologies.
- Implement KPI tracking.
Operational Excellence:
- Establish and improve project management processes and tools.
- Lead resource planning and capacity management.
- Drive efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Build executive-level client relationships.
- Ensure client satisfaction and retention.
- Support business development efforts.
Financial & Commercial Accountability:
- Own portfolio financial performance.
- Manage forecasting and cost control.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor Project Managers.
- Establish career paths and training.
- Drive talent acquisition.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
- 12–15+ years of experience, with a minimum of 6 years in a mangerial role.
- Strong project management and delivery experience.
- Financial management experience.
- Experience in regulated environments preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience scaling project management functions.
- Familiarity with clinical trials and the role of data monitoring committees.
- Global delivery experience.
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.
