Clinical Executive Consultant – Vice President

Clinical Outcomes Solutions

Vice President & Clinical Executive Consultant in strategic drug development consulting. Joining Cytel to enhance visibility and recognition across the global clinical development landscape.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an externally recognized thought leader in clinical development, regulatory strategy, market access strategy, and quantitative clinical methods.
Provide strategic guidance to clients on optimizing clinical development plans, trial design, decision-making frameworks, and evidence generation.
Develop new methodologies and thought leadership materials for dissemination through conferences, publications, and webinars.
Lead business development, account management, and project execution across a broad and growing client portfolio.
Identify emerging client needs and shape innovative solutions aligned with Cytel’s revenue, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Act as the primary point of contact for Strategic Design Consulting engagements, developing trusted, long-term partnerships with clients.
Apply deep clinical development knowledge to design, initiate, and conduct effective clinical studies, integrating novel principles where appropriate.
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned accounts and therapeutic areas, collaborating with consultants and associates across Cytel.
Maintain strong engagement with senior client leadership, regulatory agencies (FDA/EMA), and key opinion leaders to support and refine development strategies.
Mentor and motivate a high-performing team of consultants and analysts; model excellence in strategic thinking and scientific rigor.
Represent Cytel across the industry, demonstrating strong interpersonal leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Participate in cross-functional collaboration within Cytel’s Strategic Consulting and other business units.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, MD/PhD; subspecialty training and/or clinical practice experience desirable.
10+ years of experience in consulting, clinical trials, or health research environments.
Demonstrated ability to understand and influence customer decision-making processes, with a track record of identifying and capturing transformational opportunities.
Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical R&D process, complemented by strong business acumen and appreciation of broader organizational and industry dynamics.
Proven strategic thinker with global orientation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to execute tactically in complex environments.
Demonstrated success in leading teams, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving high-impact consulting engagements.
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies (FDA/EMA) and key opinion leaders to shape and enhance development plans.
Ability to design and execute modern clinical studies and integrate them into cohesive clinical development strategies.
Strong knowledge of disease areas or technical domains relevant to product development.
Thorough understanding of clinical regulatory requirements, ICH/GCP guidelines, and ethical standards.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Play an integral role in shaping the future of drug development for clients worldwide.
Contribute to an exciting new chapter in Cytel’s history, with opportunities for growth and advancement into senior leadership roles.
Work alongside and learn from some of the most innovative and influential minds in the industry.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical developmentregulatory strategymarket access strategyquantitative clinical methodsclinical trialsevidence generationclinical studiesbiopharmaceutical R&D processclinical regulatory requirementsICH/GCP guidelines

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinganalytical skillsmentoringleadershipinfluencing stakeholderscollaborationentrepreneurial mindsetself-motivationcustomer decision-makingteam leadership

Certifications

MDMD/PhD