Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cytel is seeking an Expert Innovative Statistics Consultant to join their Strategic Consulting Practice. This role involves leveraging statistical methodologies for clinical development and building strong client relationships within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic statistical advice on client projects, collaborating with a team of consultants and analysts to define optimal regulatory, clinical, and/or market access pathways
- Develop innovative solutions, integrating traditional and novel statistical approaches as appropriate
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Strategic Consulting accounts and projects, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction
- Build mutually beneficial partnerships and take ownership of client strategic needs
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Cytel’s business units, helping to meet revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals
- Maintain regular engagement with senior management and executives at client organizations
- Travel regularly and cultivate strong professional relationships both internally and externally
Skills
- Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process, combined with solid business acumen
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to execute effectively in complex environments
- Confident presenter, comfortable interfacing with senior executives
- Experience interacting with regulatory agencies (FDA/EMA) and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
- Proven leadership and team management skills — able to mentor and motivate high-performing teams
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Minimum: Master's degree in Mathematics, Biostatistics, or related field
- Experience: 10–15 years in clinical trials or health research, with substantial strategic consulting exposure
- PhD, MBA, or MD
Company Overview
Our mission is to improve success rates in this endeavor via the optimal design, effective implementation It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cytel.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Cytel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 38 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 37 in 2023, 46 in 2022, 43 in 2021, 33 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.