Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications

Bicara Therapeutics

Associate Director leading global scientific communications at a clinical-stage biotech company. Developing high-impact medical content and managing publication strategies for key assets.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $199,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific communication strategies and managing the publication process within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, ensuring compliance with GPP2022 and ICMJE guidelines. Proven ability to simplify complex scientific data into clear messaging while managing cross-functional teams and external agencies effectively.

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Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc)Medical Affairs ExperienceScientific Communication ManagementGood Publication Practices (GPP2022)ICMJE Guidelines Compliance

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Hard Skills

Scientific Publication ManagementClinical Trial Data InterpretationMedical Messaging DevelopmentEditorial Review CapabilitiesBudget Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementStakeholder Influence

Industry Keywords

Biotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryMedical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) ProcessScientific Communication Platform (SCP)High-Impact Peer-Reviewed Journals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of global scientific communication plans across key assets.
Oversee the end-to-end development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and digital publication extenders for high-impact peer-reviewed journals and major scientific congresses.
Facilitate author and internal reviews, including navigating the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) approval process, while ensuring strict compliance with GPP2022 and ICMJE guidelines.
Partner with and manage external scientific communication and medical writing agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables, timeline adherence, and budget optimization.
Ensure all generated publications and medical deliverables strictly align with the established Scientific Communication Platform (SCP), core lexicon, and broader Medical Affairs strategy set by leadership.
Partner with internal teams to pull the established scientific narratives through into ongoing Medical Affairs activities, maintaining message consistency across global and regional outputs.
Assist with development of high-impact medical slide decks, FAQs, training materials, and interactive educational tools to enable effective field-based scientific exchange.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) with 6+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publication Management.
Proven track record of directly managing the tactical planning, drafting, and execution of scientific publication in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
Expert knowledge and practical application of Good Publication Practices (GPP2022) and ICMJE guidelines.
Strong ability to interpret clinical trial data and simplify complex scientific concepts into clear, accurate medical messaging.
Strong hands-on experience managing external medical writing and scientific communication agencies, ensuring strict timeline adherence and budget management.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize a high volume of deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholder input across a highly matrixed cross-functional team (e.g., Clinical, Biostats, Regulatory, Legal).
Meticulous editorial and review capabilities with strong compliance awareness and dedication to quality control.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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