Job Description
Strategic Operations Manager-Data Management
Our commitment to developing our staff is only surpassed by our commitment to advancing treatment options available to patients. At Cytel, we work hard to create successful careers with significant professional growth for our employees and as a result work hard to make Cytel successful. Cytel is a place where talent, experience, and integrity come together to advance the state of clinical development.
Who Are You?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Strategic Operations Manager to support a transformative Data Management initiative. This role is critical in driving project timelines, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring that milestones are met with precision and quality. You are organized, communicative, and passionate about clinical data. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited to contribute to a high-impact program that is reshaping the future of data management.
Sponsor-dedicated
Working fully embedded within one of our pharmaceutical clients, with the support of Cytel right behind you, you'll be at the heart of our client's innovation. As a Strategic Operations Manager you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients; a company that is driving the next generation of patient treatment, where individuals are empowered to work with autonomy and ownership.
You will be part of the team focused on this transformation initiative with support from both Cytel and our Client. This is an exciting time to be a part of this new program.
Responsibilities
As a Strategic Operations Manager-Data Management, your responsibilities will include:
Project Coordination & Timeline Management
- Support the planning and execution of project activities across multiple workstreams.
- Maintain and monitor detailed project timelines, ensuring deliverables are met on schedule.
- Identify potential risks or delays and escalate appropriately to ensure proactive resolution.
Stakeholder Communication
- Facilitate regular project meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Data Management, Clinical Operations, and IT.
- Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on project status.
Documentation & Reporting
- Track progress against project plans and generate status reports for leadership and sponsors.
- Maintain project documentation including charters, trackers, and meeting minutes.
Support Process Optimization
- Collaborate with Data Management leads to support process reengineering efforts.
- Assist in mapping workflows and identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation.
Qualifications
Here at Cytel we want our employees to succeed and we enable this success through consistent training, development and support. To be successful in this position you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Informatics, Project Management, or related field.
- 4–5 years of clinical research experience, with at least 2 years in clinical data management.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and data management workflows.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
- PMP or CAPM certification is a plus but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of stated requirements.
