Working under the direction of the designated Project Manager (PM), the Project Assistant is responsible for the following across Project Based Services projects at Cytel: + Assisting the PM in preparation and maintenance of core project documents for timelines, scope, budget, and other project controls, etc. + Assisting the PM with preparation of budget reconciliation and revenue forecasts + Assisting the PM with preparation and deliver of monthly status reports to customers + Maintain and support tracking of Cytel project timelines, budgets, team lists, and other project control documents. + Conduct monthly budget reconciliations against actual work completed. + Assist in the preparation of monthly sponsor reports. + Ensure project plans and budgets are updated regularly. + Regularly review project status with the teams and PM to help ensure project delivery within approved budgets and timelines. + Work with project teams to ensure out-of-scope activities are identified, quantified, and agreed with the sponsor ahead of implementation. + Ensure Cytel time reporting system is set up to enable project tracking and invoicing. + Assist with monthly sponsor invoicing, in collaboration with Cytel Finance. + Assist with preparation of revenue forecasts. + Attend select project team meetings and draft detailed minutes with clear action items. + Submit access requests for project team members. + Assist with study archival and/or transfer to sponsor. + **Minimum Education:** BS/BSc/BA, or equivalent. + **Minimum Experience : 5 yrs.** + **Minimum Work Requirements:** + Working knowledge of Excel/Spreadsheets/Outlook/Teams/Word + Able to demonstrate good analytical skills + Proficiency in English, oral and written, is essential + Good computer application skills (MS Office and MS Project or similar project management tool). + **Skills:** + The Project Assistant combines the ability to maintain the overview of many parallel projects with a high degree of attention to detail + The Project Assistant demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others and optimize the effectiveness of the PM + The Project Assistant builds trust and will communicate effectively with both Cytel team members, management and sponsors. The Project Assistant must be able to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment Cytel is the largest provider of statistical software and advanced analytics for clinical trial design and execution. For over thirty years, Cytel’s scientific rigor and operational excellence have helped biotech and pharmaceutical companies navigate uncertainty, prove value and unlock the full potential of their data. Come be a part of a team where talent, experience and scientific rigor come together to advance the state of clinical development. As the industry's largest provider of statistical software and advanced analytics, Cytel is home to some of the most innovative, collaborative and rigorous biostatistics, statistical programming and data management talent. Cytel careers offer meaningful work and stimulating challenges within a welcoming and diverse global culture. Whether your specialty is biostatistics, statistical programming, adaptive clinical trial design, clinical data management, Bayesian statistics, real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, health economics, or a corporate function, you will be growing an exciting career while contributing to advancing the future of human health at Cytel. Search our open jobs or get in touch today to find your fit! 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.