Lead Scientist - Biostatistics - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Description:

Lead Scientist – Biostatistics
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Full Time

The Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Data Science at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks an experienced and highly motivated PhD biostatistician to engage collaboratively with investigators on clinical and translational oncology research, including national cancer clinical trials, and in research projects related to virology and HIV/AIDS.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Works on significant and unique issues that may impact future concepts, products or technologies on a broader scope than just one unit.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Manages the work efforts of more than one individual and mentors staff. Completes performance appraisals.
• Works closely with directors on unit/lab issues. Very wide latitude for decision-making.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a scientific discipline or MD preferred and a minimum of 12+ years related experience.
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• 5+ years management responsibility preferred
• Additional skills:
• Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of the field with strong leadership skills.
• Resolves critical issues and contributes to unit/lab development.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.dana-farber.org/lead_scientist_biostatistics4

About Dana-Farber:
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities and a teaching affiliate of Harvard, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment and disease knowledge; we educate tomorrow’s physicians and researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with renowned partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.