KRA-CRO (Mesh terms): Consultancy, Research & Development, Trade Negotiations, ManagementDirector, Research OperationsKRA-CRO1/2000 - 1/2010Charles L. Kyte advises many local, regional and global interests on biomedical research and healthcare management issues. Among his responsibilities are planning for the future healthcare needs of the American workforce and helping agencies improve health and human resources management and human capital practices. Since late 1998, he has worked with the Harvard University School of Public Health (Boston, MA), Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY), and the Schering Plough Research Institute (NYSE: SGP) on a number of health research agendas related to cancer, nutrition, metabolism, infectious disease, and drug development . In consultation with life science and medical research advisory boards, he led the way in identifying Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and genetic variants directly related to cancer onset and other health related outcomes. He has also influenced pharmacogenetic research which has tremendous impact on the future of genetically tailored drug design and customized medicine.Charles L. Kyte is a results-driven, life sciences executive who brings over 10 years of mid and senior level management experience. Most recently (over the past 8 years) as a consultant for three privately held life science firms, Charles Kyte has acquired the industry expertise and sound business principles necessary to stimulate & sustain top and bottom-line growth, and maximize company value. He is the recipient of several awards and special recognitions, including the University of Southern Californias Leadership Recognition Award for Outstanding Community Service, The American Registry Whos Who, Emerald Whos Who for Executives and Professionals, Metropolitan Whos Who of Brooklyn, NY, and Strathmores International Whos Who of Professionals and the Whos Who Historical Society awards.