Associate Director, Biostatistics

Bicara Therapeutics • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bicara is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Biostatistics, to lead statistical activities supporting our clinical oncology programs. This individual will provide both strategic direction and hands-on expertise, shaping study design, data analysis, and evidence generation. In this highly visible role within a growing biotech organization, the Associate Director will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights that advance our oncology pipeline. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute both technically and strategically to program success. This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days each week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience, including 5+ years in oncology clinical development.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing and analyzing oncology trials (e.g., dose escalation, expansion cohorts, or registrational studies).
• Strong and proficient programming skill in SAS and/or R; working knowledge of CDISC standards (ADaM, SDTM).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing CROs and collaborating in a cross-functional matrix team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead statistician for assigned oncology programs and studies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, Statistical Programming, and Data Management teams to define and execute statistical strategies aligned with development objectives.
• Provide statistical input to clinical protocols, SAPs, CRFs, and data management plans; oversee execution of analyses and reporting deliverables.
• Perform or oversee statistical analyses using SAS and/or R, ensuring scientific rigor and reproducibility.
• Manage and oversee deliverables from CROs and external vendors, providing statistical review, feedback, and quality control.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of innovative statistical methodologies to enhance the efficiency and interpretability of oncology studies.
• Promote statistical literacy across cross-functional teams, helping colleagues understand key concepts and data-driven insights.
• Support the development of publications, abstracts, and presentations through data interpretation and statistical input.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees