Cytel

Cytel is a multinational company that specializes in statistical software development and contract research services for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1987 by statisticians Cyrus Mehta and Nitin Patel, Cytel is known for its pioneering work in adaptive clinical trial design and advanced biostatistics. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and India, employing around 1,500 to 2,000 professionals. Cytel offers a range of services, including adaptive clinical trial design software, strategic consulting, and outsourced clinical trial services. Their flagship product, East®, supports the design and monitoring of adaptive trials, while the East Horizon platform enhances these capabilities with cloud computing and advanced analytics. The company serves over 400 life sciences customers, including all of the world's 30 largest pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies like the FDA. Cytel is committed to improving the efficiency of clinical trials and advancing drug development through innovative statistical methods and expert services.