Director, Data Science Manager, Management

A senior member of a team of consultants in the RWE department at Cytel, based in North America, responsible for initiating opportunities in collaboration with our business development partners, overseeing the drafting of proposals and overseeing the delivery team to ensure client satisfaction.

• Act as senior scientific oversight in RWE projects using retrospective or prospective data, including but not limited to comparative effectiveness studies, treatment patterns and healthcare cost and utilization studies, post-authorization studies (PASS), external control arms (ECA), target trial emulation (TTE), real-world data landscaping and feasibility studies, and development of integrated evidence generation plans for our pharmaceutical clients.

• Lead growth in collaboration with subject matter experts and business developers, by connecting to clients and leading proposals.

• Serve as thought leader and subject matter expert in real-world evidence. Undertake external visibility engagements (conference presentations, webinars, peer reviewed publications and white papers etc.) to increase recognition of Cytel RWE that leads to new business.

• Ensure employees adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Ensure employees meet organization's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.

• Contribute to the operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the department, as directed by senior management.

• Contribute to business development and sales and marketing activities by ensuring a sales target.

• Contribute or lead planning and allocating resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work and meet utilization goals.

• Contribute through mentorship to a strong, proactive team of RWE consultants both with analytic and study design background. This includes contributing to hiring and training staff as required.

• Contribute or lead with process improvement initiatives to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.

• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among the team that allows for disagreement over ideas , conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together to enable success.

An advanced degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Pharmacology, Biochemistry (or another relevant scientific field, MPH, MBA, MD, Pharm

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PhD highly desirable.

7-10 years of progressive experience in consulting, real-world evidence study designs and analytic methods or health research environment. Previous management experience required.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Influencing skills
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Financial and business acumen

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affymative 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.