Program Manager

Bicara Therapeutics

. Provide program management support for research teams, working groups, and development teams including timelines, budget development, and meeting management.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program management support for research teams, working groups, and development teams including timelines, budget development, and meeting management.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, identify key project milestones, document and track actions and decisions and conduct risk assessments.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain cross-functional oversight and ensure transparency of project status.
Support clear communication with team members and stakeholders including senior leadership.
Foster a sense of inclusion and create a shared sense of purpose.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in life sciences or a related field. Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) a plus.
4+ years of industry experience including at least 1 year of program/project management experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Preference for experience in oncology drug development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint required. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Office Timeline) preferred.
Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, to effectively inform key updates and issues across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast-paced, results-driven, highly accountable environment with large potential impact.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues, and balance competing priorities.
Flexibility to support collaboration with stakeholders in other time zones outside of standard business hours. Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package including medical, dental, and vision coverage upon hire.
Short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementrisk assessmentbudget developmenttimeline managementanalytical skillsproblem solvingcritical thinkingattention to detailbig picture perspective

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationflexibilityindependenceprioritizationtask managementfacilitationinclusion

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeMBAPhD