Director, Global Medical Communications

Role Summary

Director, Global Medical Communications responsible for leading publication strategies and execution for assigned oncology assets. Reports to the Senior Vice President, Clinical & Medical Affairs. Based in Boston with a hybrid schedule (three in-office days per week). This role is ideal for a scientifically adept communicator who thrives under tight timelines, drives complex cross-functional projects, and translates clinical data into compelling scientific narratives, shaping external communication of Bicara’s science and building relationships with KOLs.

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, including regular meetings with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and medical colleagues; ensure alignment with scientific platforms, lexicons, gap assessments, 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, tracking status, prioritizing high-impact deliverables, and managing version control and publication records using internal tools.
• Drive scientific content with strategic direction and provide initial input, partnering cross-functionally to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide direction and oversight to external vendors and internal medical writers, ensuring deliverables are scientifically rigorous, timely, and on-budget.
• Partner with the Clinical Development and Finance teams to forecast outsourcing needs, manage publication budgets, and optimize internal resource allocation for assigned assets.
• Identify and address publication-related issues, providing timely solutions or mediation where needed, and ensuring alignment with cross-functional strategies.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs leadership to develop MSL materials, scientific slide decks, congress compendia, FAQs, and other medical communication 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 (ICMJE, GPP, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical publications in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting; experience in small/mid-sized biotech is 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 the ability to translate complex data into clear, accessible, and engaging content
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and authors to shape content and guide authorship strategy
• Experience managing both external publication vendors and internal writers, with strong project and budget management capabilities
• Solid understanding of industry guidelines and regulations, including ICMJE, GPP, and company publication policy
• Comfortable using 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: ability to foresee and resolve publication-related challenges proactively

Education

• BS required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) preferred

Skills

• Scientific writing and editing
• Publication planning and project management
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
• KOL/investigator engagement and content development
• Vendor and budget management
• Knowledge of ICMJE, GPP, and internal publication policies