Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 14 hours ago
Associate Director, Breast Oncology Statistical Program
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Associate Director of the Breast Oncology Statistical Program will direct statistical activities and lead complex projects in collaboration with the Breast Oncology Program.
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Responsibilities
Data Analysis: Routinely directs and supervises data analytic activities of more junior statisticians and/or leads complex projects
Study Design: Trains, mentors and oversees the design activities of more junior statistical staff. Acts as a key participant in the articulation of the collaborative vision, working with program leaders and clinical research directors on scientific program direction and research portfolio
Service to Dana-Farber and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center: Independently represents the department on DF/HCC and DFCI committees, including but not limited to Scientific Review Committees (SRC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Manuscript Preparation: May direct and/or advise junior statisticians in working with investigators to prepare scientific manuscripts
Grant Preparation: Expertise in consulting with investigators on all aspects of grant submissions. Work with the grants manager on all administrative aspects, including budget
Research Portfolio Management: Advises on the need for more diversified responsibilities, both for themselves and for more junior statisticians who they may supervise; responsible for coordinating statisticians and assuring that investigators are aware of the direct path to statistical assistance
Mentoring Responsibilities: Regularly mentor and advise more junior statisticians in all aspects of their responsibilities and career development. Functions as team leader on projects, advises and supervises more junior members of the team and participates in the annual evaluation of more junior members
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Functions as team leader on projects, advises and supervises more junior members of the team and participates in the annual evaluation of more junior members
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and six years of experience required OR Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics and ten years of experience
Experience in oncology and the design and analysis of clinical trials
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux and statistical software such as R or SAS
Expert at statistical methodology, and the use of statistical software, coding, data analysis and effective presentation of results
Comfortable with the statistical literature and able to implement state-of-the-art analytic techniques
Able to construct and implement complex study designs
Understands the nuances of data wrangling and has the ability to use sound principles of reproducible research methods
Adept at performing complex analysis methods and assessing underlying assumptions
Able to lead research teams and/or large projects
Independently discuss and present complex research designs and results to clinical collaborators
Shares ideas accurately and communicates them effectively, both in writing and verbally
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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2026-01-13
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