Bicara Therapeutics

Bicara Therapeutics

Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs

Boston · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 71 days ago
Project ManagementFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsBiostatisticsRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days each week.
  • Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering bifunctional antibodies for targeted tumor modulation.
  • For more information, please visit www.bicara.com http://www.bicara.com.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integrated global regulatory strategies to advance investigational oncology assets from early development through approval and lifecycle management, partnering closely with the VP, Regulatory Affairs.
  • Lead and manage a small US team of regulatory professionals
  • Anticipate regulatory risks across regions and proactively design mitigation strategies
  • Partner with external collaborators, CROs, regulatory consultants, and co-development partners to ensure aligned, efficient execution of global regulatory plans.
  • maintain audit-ready regulatory documentation and inspection readiness.

Requirements

  • 10-12 years of progressive regulatory affairs experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Prior oncology/hematology regulatory experience required, with a track record of contributing to oncology development programs across multiple phases.
  • Deep working knowledge of global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and oncology-specific frameworks and expedited pathways (e.g., Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track, Accelerated Approval, PRIME, orphan drug).
  • experience with additional ICH regions (e.g., PMDA, Health Canada) strongly preferred.
  • Proven success leading and preparing teams for health authority meetings and delivering major regulatory submissions (IND/CTA and, ideally, NDA/BLA/MAA).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage within a cross-functional matrix
  • Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills
  • comfortable operating within a nimble and fast-paced environment typical of a small, clinical-stage biotech.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to and negotiating with health authorities and senior internal stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline required
  • advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading global regulatory strategy, including direct engagement with FDA and EMA
  • prior people management experience highly preferred.

Compensation

  • Lead the planning, preparation, and submission of high-quality regulatory documents to FDA, including INDs, briefing documents, orphan/breakthrough designations, amendments, annual reports, and NDA/BLAs.
  • Collaborate with external vendors for submissions in other regions.

Benefits

  • Serve as the global regulatory lead on assigned programs, providing strategic guidance to cross-functional teams (Clinical, Nonclinical, CMC, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Commercial).
  • Plan, prepare, and lead health authority interactions, including pre-IND, Type B/C, EOP, and pre-submission meetings

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