Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications

The role

This person will lead the development and execution of global scientific communication plans. They will manage the end-to-end tactical execution of scientific publication plans, operationalize the Scientific Communication Platform, and develop medical content for field teams and external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Lead the Publications Planning Team to drive development of the global publication plan.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and digital publication extenders.
• Facilitate author and internal reviews and navigate the Medical-Legal-Regulatory approval process.
• Manage external scientific communication and medical writing agencies.
• Ensure publications and medical deliverables align with the Scientific Communication Platform and core lexicon.
• Monitor external literature and the competitive landscape.
• Develop medical slide decks, FAQs, training materials, and interactive educational tools.
• Support preparation of materials for medical advisory boards and scientific congresses.
• Partner with Clinical Development and Medical Strategy to incorporate new clinical data into field-facing materials.
• Ensure resources are scientifically accurate and compliant with internal and regulatory frameworks.

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc)
• 6+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publication Management
• Proven track record of managing tactical planning, drafting, and execution of scientific publications in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Expert knowledge and practical application of Good Publication Practices (GPP2022) and ICMJE guidelines
• Ability to interpret clinical trial data and simplify complex scientific concepts into medical messaging
• Hands-on experience managing external medical writing and scientific communication agencies
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholder input across a matrixed cross-functional team
• Meticulous editorial and review capabilities

Nice to have

• Oncology or immuno-oncology experience
• ISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) credential
• Proficiency with modern publication management software (e.g., iEnvision/Datavision, PubsHub)
• Proficiency with Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) review platforms (e.g., Veeva PromoMats/MedComms)
• Strong scientific writing background

About the company

Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering bifunctional antibodies for targeted tumor modulation. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Boston.