Global Scientific Communications
US$199,000 – US$236,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$199,000 – US$236,000 / yr |
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Study levelMaster's or higher
CertificationsISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP)
Position Overview
Bicara Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, who will lead the development and execution of global scientific communication plans across key assets. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end tactical execution of the scientific publication plan (60%), while operationalizing and pulling through the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) into all deliverables (20%) and driving the development of high-impact medical content for field teams and external stakeholders (20%).
Reporting to the Senior Director, Head of Global Medical Communications, this role requires strong ability to translate complex clinical, translational, and preclinical data into clear, accurate, and compliant scientific narratives that support medical strategy and product understanding.
We prefer that this person be hybrid/Boston based, but we are also open to remote candidates.
Responsibilities
Publication Planning and Execution (60%)
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Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead the Publications Planning Team to drive development of the global publication plan, incorporating strategic input from Clinical Development, Research, Biostats, Regulatory, Legal, and Corporate Communications.
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Tactical Delivery: 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.
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Review & Compliance: Facilitate author and internal reviews, including navigating the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) approval process, while ensuring strict compliance with GPP2022 and ICMJE guidelines.
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Vendor & Budget Oversight: Partner with and manage external scientific communication and medical writing agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables, timeline adherence, and budget optimization.
Scientific Communication Platform Pull Through (20%)
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Scientific Messaging Alignment: Ensure all generated publications and medical deliverables strictly align with the established SCP, core lexicon, and broader Medical Affairs strategy set by leadership.
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Operational Integration: Partner with internal teams to pull the established scientific narratives through into ongoing Medical Affairs activities, maintaining message consistency across global and regional outputs.