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A leading biopharmaceutical company based in Canada is looking for a strategic contributor to manage multiple client projects. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in clinical trials or health research, excellent communication skills, and a Master's degree or higher. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for this role, which will involve client interaction and team supervision in a dynamic environment.
JOB SUMMARY: A scientific/strategic contributor with broad expertise and/or unique knowledge in a specific area, and an ability to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Typically manages multiple projects within a client or within a specialized area across several clients. Acts as the client’s primary point of contact for engagements, developing mutually beneficial partnerships and taking ownership for the needs of the client.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Quasi independence for most projects, reaches out to AD+ where relevant, can act as the strategic lead on low complexity projects. Communicates actively and can resolve most problems. Coordinates and supervises activities of a small team, may directly manage >=2 employee and manage onboarding, mentoring and training needs. Master 80% of the techniques used in his/her specialty. Collaborates closely with other senior members to determine resource allocation, proposal development (quasi-independent) and maintains client relationships. Owns key operational responsibilities, including standardization efforts and processes implementation (ie introduction of a new tool, operation, software, etc).
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master’s degree PhD or MD highly desirable. Experience: 5-8 years of experience at a minimum in the clinical trials or health research or consulting environment with an additional 2 years of leadership. 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 executives within the 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 of 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.