Program Manager
Bicara Therapeutics
June 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$147,000 - $180,000 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities
- 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; 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 inclusion and create a shared sense of purpose.
Qualifications
- 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 biotech/pharmaceuticals. Preference for oncology drug development experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint required. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Office Timeline) preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, including ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (presentation and facilitation).
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven, accountable environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; integrate cross-functional issues; balance competing priorities.
- Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders in other time zones; willingness to travel up to 10–15%.
Compensation Range: $147K–$180K
- 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; 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 inclusion and create a shared sense of purpose.
Qualifications
- 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 biotech/pharmaceuticals. Preference for oncology drug development experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint required. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Office Timeline) preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, including ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (presentation and facilitation).
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven, accountable environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; integrate cross-functional issues; balance competing priorities.
- Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders in other time zones; willingness to travel up to 10–15%.
Compensation Range: $147K–$180K