Cytel · 2 hours ago
Global Head of Applied AI and Transformation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveCytel is a company focused on analytics and digital capabilities, and they are seeking a Global Head of Applied AI and Transformation to lead the strategic application of these technologies. This role involves driving innovation, establishing partnerships, and ensuring the responsible use of AI and digital solutions across the organization.
ConsultingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Chiara Zentile
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a roadmap for the application of analytics, AI, automation, and digital capabilities across Cytel’s current services, future service models, and emerging clinical domains, aligned with scientific rigor and regulatory expectations
Set clear priorities and guardrails to ensure these capabilities improve service quality, efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term trust, balancing near-term impact with longer-term transformation
Shape clear client-facing offerings and go-to-market strategies that translate analytics and digital capabilities into credible, differentiated value for regulated and clinical contexts
Represent Cytel externally through thought leadership and partnerships that strengthen market relevance while remaining consistent with Cytel’s scientific and regulatory reputation
Partner in an influential and compelling way across Cytel’s senior leadership team to drive alignment, engagement and collaboration on actionable strategies
Ensure analytics and digital capabilities deliver real business and client value and are adopted in practice, whether through tools, workflow changes, process improvements, or new service models
Establish operating models that support clear ownership, support, evolution, and accountability, working across business, IT, Quality, and partner functions as capabilities scale
Define system intent, success criteria, and lifecycle expectations across analytics and digital platforms, with clear distinctions between exploratory, proof-of-concept, and production systems appropriate to regulated and clinical use
Guide architectural decisions to balance capability, compliance, cost, security, supportability, and validation effort, ensuring systems can evolve without undermining stability or trust
In partnership, establish governance principles that ensure the responsible, ethical, and compliant use of analytics, AI, automation, and digital technologies across Cytel
Embed governance, validation, and risk management into system design and operations so solutions can be explained, monitored, audited, and defended with confidence
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in AI, product strategy, or emerging technology leadership, ideally in a global or enterprise context
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and build new offerings based in collaborative and evolving environments
Proven track record of launching and scaling AI/ML-powered products, preferably involving autonomous or semi-autonomous agents
Deep understanding of LLMs, agent frameworks, orchestration tools, APIs, and AI infrastructure
Familiarity with agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGPT, Open Agents, etc.)
Experience in regulated environments or highly scalable enterprise platforms
Exposure to multi-agent coordination, self-reflection loops, or tool-using AI architectures
Experience in biometrics and biostatistics, or strong familiarity
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a bias toward action
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with C-level leaders, enterprise customers, and cross-functional global teams
Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
Company
Cytel
Our mission is to improve success rates in this endeavor via the optimal design, effective implementation
Founded in 1987
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
New Mountain CapitalMerck Capital Ventures
2021-01-01Series Unknown
2020-12-21Acquired
2017-11-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Cyrus Mehta
Co-Founder and President
Nitin Patel
Chairman and Chief Technology Officer
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