Cambridge, MA, Aug. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytel Inc., a global provider of innovative analytical software and clinical research services to the biopharmaceutical industry announces a careers open evening and networking event at its King of Prussia, Pennsylvania site.  The open evening will be held at the company's Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia office on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 between 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Cytel invites clinical trial professionals, in particular, those working in data management, statistics, and statistical programming to attend and learn more about its expansion plans and career opportunities. The event will feature inspiring presentations on industry career trends, followed by informal networking and refreshments. As sponsors turn to specialist providers to help them maximize the value of their clinical data and implement clinical trials more efficiently, Cytel is enjoying sustained business expansion that has opened up career opportunities at a range of levels.  The company is planning to hire over 30 biostatisticians and programmers at the King of Prussia office alone by the end of February 2019 as part of its wider growth strategy.  Chris Brown, Cytel’s Senior Director and Global Head of Recruiting, commented, “We have a number of career development opportunities for talented data managers, biostatisticians, and programmers at our King of Prussia site. We decided to host this open evening to give prospective candidates within the region the chance to learn more about Cytel and our unique working culture in an informal setting.  While the evening is primarily intended to highlight positions available at this site, we naturally welcome approaches from candidates interested in roles at Cytel’s other global locations.” Francis Kendall, Senior Director of Biostatistics and Programming at Cytel added, “It’s an exciting time to be working in clinical biometrics at Cytel, particularly as the biopharma industry is shifting towards a new paradigm of data science-powered drug development. I am looking forward to discussing the future direction of the industry with attendees, as well as sharing my thoughts on how a career at Cytel represents a meaningful next step for industry talent.“ To register for the event, email openday@cytel.com  by September 12th, 2018. About Cytel  Cytel is shaping the future of drug development. Our solutions bring together technology, data science, data analytics, and services to drive superior outcomes and results for clinical trial sponsors. With long-standing customer relationships, and an expanding global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, and India, we are seeking passionate and talented people who share our mission of ensuring the clinical development of safe and effective medicines. In particular, we have openings for accomplished statistical programmers, biostatisticians, and data managers to join us at our worldwide locations. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit www.cytel.com/careers

Jan Back Cytel Inc. + 1 617 661 2011 jan.back@cytel.com