Director, Global Medical Communications

Role Summary

The Director of Global Medical Communications leads publication strategies and execution for assigned oncology assets, translating clinical data into compelling scientific narratives and shaping how Bicara’s science is communicated externally. The role involves developing relationships with KOLs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global publication strategy and tactical execution for assigned oncology assets, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, CME initiatives, and other external scientific communications.
• Define and evolve the scientific narrative and key messaging in collaboration with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and senior leadership, ensuring consistency across all communications.
• Serve as the publications lead on cross-functional teams; coordinate with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and medical colleagues to align with scientific platforms and Medical Affairs plans.
• Establish and operationalize scalable publication processes, including authorship alignment, internal review workflows (e.g., MLR), and submission protocols, in compliance with ICMJE, GPP, and internal publication policies.
• Create and maintain a detailed publication plan and timeline, track status, prioritize high-impact deliverables, and manage version control and records.
• Provide direction and oversight to external vendors and internal medical writers to ensure rigorous, timely, and on-budget deliverables.
• Partner with Clinical Development and Finance to forecast outsourcing needs, manage publication budgets, and optimize internal resource allocation.
• Identify and address publication-related issues, providing timely solutions and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to develop MSL materials, scientific slide decks, congress compendia, FAQs, and other tools.
• Engage directly with KOLs and investigators to align on content development, data interpretation, authorship expectations, and congress strategy.
• Ensure accurate documentation of publication activities in compliance with company policy and global best practices.

Qualifications

• BS required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical publications in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting; small/mid-sized biotech experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of oncology, immuno-oncology, or related therapeutic areas; experience publishing clinical trial data
• Proven track record of leading publications and medical communications across pre-launch and launch-stage assets
• Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging content
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and authors to shape content and authorship strategy
• Experience managing external publication vendors and internal writers with strong project and budget management capabilities
• Solid understanding of industry guidelines (ICMJE, GPP) and company publication policy
• Proficient with tools for project tracking, publication planning, and document management
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to foresee and resolve publication-related challenges

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred