Associate Director Biostatistics

Job Advert — Associate Director / Director, Biostatistics (Oncology)

About the Role

We’re partnering with an innovative, fast-growing biotech company advancing cutting-edge therapies in oncology. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a hands-on Associate Director (or emerging Director) of Biostatistics to play a critical role in shaping clinical development strategy and building statistical excellence from the ground up.

This is not a “plug-and-play” role in a large, process-heavy organisation. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives in a smaller, evolving environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to directly influence how a function grows.

What You’ll Do

• Act as lead statistician across clinical programs, driving study design and analysis
• Partner closely with clinical, regulatory, data management, and programming teams
• Design innovative trial methodologies and author protocols and SAPs
• Interpret and communicate data to inform decision-making and strategy
• Contribute to regulatory documentation and interactions
• Support and guide statistical programming activities (SDTM/ADaM)
• Help build and refine biostatistics processes, standards, and infrastructure
• Operate with a high degree of ownership in a fast-paced, collaborative setting

What We’re Looking For:

Must-Have

• PhD in Biostatistics or related scientific discipline
• Strong foundation in core statistical methods for clinical trials
• Ability to apply statistical thinking flexibly across different problems
• Experience in oncology drug development (hematology highly valued)
• Confident communicator who can influence cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working independently and hands-on

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Bayesian methods and/or real-world evidence
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions (not essential)

Ideal Profile

• Currently at Senior Manager / Associate Director level, or a new Director still hands-on
• Motivated by science and impact, not just title progression
• Brings creativity, initiative, and confidence to shape a growing function
• Thrives outside rigid structures and enjoys building rather than inheriting
• Not overly reliant on large-company infrastructure or defined processes

Location & Working Model

• Boston area (strong preference for local candidates)
• Hybrid: typically 2–3 days onsite (Burlington area)
• Flexibility week-to-week, but remote candidates cannot be considered

Why This Role?

• Direct influence on clinical strategy and decision-making
• Opportunity to build and shape biostatistics capability
• Work in a highly collaborative, science-driven environment
• Join a company at a stage where your impact is visible and meaningful