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At Bicara, we bring together the agility and passion of a startup with the confidence and focus of an established biopharma. Our team is dynamic, diverse and driven — and we have proven that we can deliver, with a first IND and lead program already in the clinic.

Together, we are determined to bring high-impact, first-in-class medicines to cancer patients.

Interested in joining the Bicara team?

Senior Manager, Project Management

Role Overview

Bicara Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manger, Project Management to provide project management expertise and strong operational leadership to the team. The role is highly cross-functional with key interactions with preclinical, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and finance. In partnership with the Program Lead, the Project Manager will assist in developing the integrated development plan and will have a firm understanding of developing a program strategy, identifying critical path activities and determining risks and mitigation plans.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and possess a firm understanding of the drug development process. They will be highly organized, detail oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and have a proven track record managing and driving program teams. The role will be reporting to the SVP, R&D Strategy & Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an integral part of the core team and drive the operations efficiently including generating integrated project plans, identifying key project milestones, developing budgets, and conducting risk assessments.
Maintain cross-functional oversight and transparency of the program progress to ensure team is efficiently moving forward.
Risk management including risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Drive the expectations to build realistic development schedules and program budgets to ensure project is not negatively impacted.
Provide support to senior leadership in defining the deliverables on the program which mirrors the expectations defined in the company goals.
Support in board level presentations on program progress and performance.
Support in maintaining ongoing communication with team members and all stakeholders including senior leadership.
Focus the team on the right activities at the right time.
Foster a sense of inclusion and create a shared sense of purpose.
Support alliance or collaboration activities as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field required, advanced degree (MS, PhD or MBA) desirable.
A minimum of 5+ years of industry experience with a minimum of 3+ years of program management in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. Preference for experience in oncology drug development.
Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, to effectively inform key updates and issues across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast-paced, results-driven, highly accountable environment with large potential impact; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues, and balance competing priorities effectively.
Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Company Overview

Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class biologics engineered to bring together the precision of targeted therapy and the power of tumor modulators. The company’s bifunctional antibodies are designed to deliver an immunomodulatory payload directly to the tumor microenvironment to ramp up immune cell activity, potentially offering long-lasting efficacy. Bicara’s lead asset, BCA101, a first-in-class EGFR / TGF-β-trap bifunctional antibody, is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 1/1b study. Bicara’s experienced team brings deep expertise across immunology, oncology, clinical development, business development and operational strategy. More information is available at www.bicara.com.

Here at Bicara, we believe in building diverse teams and cultivating a culture where all voices are included. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Bicara Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please email your resume/CV to careers@bicara.com. In the subject line include your name and the job title.

Director, Business Development

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated corporate all-star to help us build out our business development and licensing functions. This role will serve as a key advisor and consultant to executive management in the assessment of a variety of strategic initiatives. Reporting to our President and COO, this person will be responsible for managing in-licensing agreements, as well, as driving transactions for key corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring a growth mindset and passion for the work alongside a track record of success.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute business development programs in close partnership with the COO, including outreach to potential partners, as well as structuring, negotiation, and execution of transactions.
Provide internal support for in-licensing agreements across functions.
Work effectively across finance and scientific teams and make business development proposals to senior management.
Identify, research, and report on industry trends, competition, and shifting regulatory landscapes to inform corporate and pipeline strategies.
Assist the COO/CFO in investor outreach, including the creation and presentation of impactful messaging and external communications.
Partner with the internal scientific and clinical teams to better understand the company pipeline and strategic interests.
Develop and present compelling scientific and commercial rationales around potential transactional related activities.
Facilitate and help manage the scientific and operational relationship between Bicara and our alliance partners to ensure a productive working environment.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Management, Business Administration, or similar; MBA strongly preferred.
A minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience. A background in startups and the biotechnology industry a plus.
Strong team leader and team player with a collaborative mindset and experience building rapport across functions, time zones and cultures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects concurrently.
The ability to work independently and to problem solve for multiple outcomes, facilitate cross functional discussions, and manage process for resolution and consensus.
Good decision-making skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, with optimism and quick recovery from setbacks.
Experience working on international teams a plus.

Company Overview

Here at Bicara, we believe in building diverse teams and cultivating a culture where all voices are included. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please email your resume/CV to careers@bicara.com. In the subject line include your name and the job title.

Interested in joining the Bicara team but don’t see an exact fit?
Please submit your CV and a quick explanation of your field of interest to careers@bicara.com